Commentary I really hadn’t given too much thought about whom Donald Trump, the “presumptive” GOP candidate for president will pick for his VP. (Don’t you think it’s time for the media to stop using “presumptive” when they refer to Trump’s candidacy? Presumptive means, “based on probability.” I mean, Lindsay Graham, former virulent Trump-hater said theContinue reading “It’s May – What better time to start thinking about potential Trump Veeps”
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The Cult of Trump is in full view
Commentary Watching GOP leaders flip-flop on Trump would be funny if it wasn’t so pathetic. In my last post, Thoughts on the war in Gaza, I wrote that my next two stories would be devoted to the current state of U.S. politics, including the upcoming presidential election and the near and present danger of DonaldContinue reading “The Cult of Trump is in full view”
The dangers of another Trump term: If you don’t believe me, believe Bernie!
Commentary A campaign solicitation email from Bernie Sanders is too important not to share Several of my recent posts concluded with my thoughts about the dangers of another Trump presidency. I did my best to warn readers, hoping those who agree with me will at the very least, vote, and perhaps even engage in conversationsContinue reading “The dangers of another Trump term: If you don’t believe me, believe Bernie!”
I can’t get “20 Days in Mariupol” out of my head
Commentary The Oscar winning best documentary film should be required viewing for anyone casting a vote in the upcoming election The story I posted yesterday, Jimmy, Oscar and Donald, was my take on Sunday’s Academy Awards broadcast. As I wrote, “…it was a night in which serious films, films dealing with important aspects of history,Continue reading “I can’t get “20 Days in Mariupol” out of my head”
As January comes to a close, the GOP becomes even more bizarre. How low, how crazier, can they become?*
*Best answer wins a free, one-year subscription to Around the Block! Commentary The GOP is party of clowns. But, calling them clowns really gives clowns a bad name! It’s only Tuesday and it’s already been a grand week for the Grand Old Party (GOP). Here are just three examples. Please note, to illustrate my case I’veContinue reading “As January comes to a close, the GOP becomes even more bizarre. How low, how crazier, can they become?*”
League of Women’s Voters guide proves GOP objective: winning and power, not governing
Commentary Senator Rick Scott’s support of Herschel Walker’s ‘Georgia values’ confirms it A funny thing happened on my way to fill out my mail-in ballot. The Palm Beach Post published a comprehensive and important League of Women’s Voters (LWV) Non-Partisan voters’ guide. Guides like this are critical if voters are to make informed decisions aboutContinue reading “League of Women’s Voters guide proves GOP objective: winning and power, not governing”
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