Author Archives: Ted Block

With a new poll saying that 33% of Americans approve of Trump’s handling of the coronavirus, the question is:

WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE?

Bill de Blasio, Mayor of New York, has been pilloried from all sides lately.

But finally, he’s done the right thing.

Around the Block suggest there’s one more “right thing” he can do.

Read on to find out what that “right thing” is.

As I read the reports of Trump’s 4th of July “campaign rally disguised as a Presidential address,” I couldn’t help thinking of just one thing – “The Bizarro Jerry” and “Bizarro World.”

“The Bizarro Jerry” episode created an alternative reality in the lives of the characters. At Mt. Rushmore yesterday, Donald Trump created an alternative reality in the lives of Americans.

Yesterday, Donald Trump officially became “Bizarro Donald.”

Following up on my column yesterday dealing with my take on American Exceptionalism, here’s today’s David Leonhardt column from the Times on the subject.

I thought it would be appropriate to inspect the definition of the term American Exceptionalism and what it actually stands for in the “Age of Trump.”

There are many, many, more examples of American Exceptionalism than I’ve detailed in this essay during this “Age of Trump.”. Just be aware, incredibly, the ones I’ve written about occurred in only the last few days and weeks.

The actions of consumer goods companies attempting to separate themselves from racial stereotypes reminds me of my own personal experiences when I was Asia regional director for FCB advertising in the late ’80’s and into the ’90’s.

The Draft Dodger in Chief is personally offended, saying it is “An affront to the men deployed to…Vietnam.” (!!!!!)

Wait, what? He actually said, “deployed to Vietnam?” This isn’t “News with a Twist” is it?

White men mocking George Floyd’s death proves, “there aren’t good people on both sides.”

Colin Powell said, Trump has “drifted away” from the Constitution and, for that and his lying, among other things, cannot support him.

Trump’s done more than drift!