Jan 16Member-onlyAn Inconvenient Truth Regarding the Biden Classified Documents OrdealWe must demand accountability, regardless of political affiliation — If President Joe Biden did something illegal regarding the current classified document matter, I want him prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Unlike the MAGA cult, which will never accept such a fate for their dear leader, we progressives should and must accept such an outcome. Doing otherwise…Politics4 min readPolitics4 min read
Nov 8, 2022Member-onlyBad Moon Rising?An ominous feeling on election eve I’m writing this post on election eve amid dark storm clouds on the horizon. There are two kinds of dark clouds. The first type exists because I live in the Pacific Northwest, and it’s what happens on a typical November day. The other, however…Politics4 min readPolitics4 min read
Published in Politically Speaking·Oct 18, 2022Member-onlyDemocracy Can’t Afford a Governor Kari LakeIf elected, the outspoken election denier cannot be trusted to honor the will of voters — Kari Lake has a charismatic personality that reflects her years as an Arizona media personality. She talks rapidly, much like carnival barkers Jim Jordan and Matt Gaetz in the House of Representatives. And much like the Congressmen above, she lies with impunity. …Politics6 min readPolitics6 min read
Sep 28, 2022Member-onlyAre you Ready for Revenge, Hunter Biden, and Dr. Fauci?If the GOP regains power, political payback and sham investigations will rule the day — I could give you many reasons to vote for Democrats in the midterms. But that’s not my focus in this post. I want to offer you some reasons to vote GOP instead. If you’re a vengeful person who likes to hold grudges and get people back for what they’ve done…Politics4 min readPolitics4 min read
Sep 22, 2022Member-onlyGOP Cruelty Pleases Their ConstituentsWith DeSantis and his ilk, cruelty is the point — I’ve said it before, and I’ll repeat it. As it is presently constituted, the GOP represents a small minority of people in this country who think being cruel to people is a virtue. We all know about the disgraced former president. We’ve seen the hatred he spewed as president and…Politics5 min readPolitics5 min read
Aug 16, 2022Member-onlyBiden and Dems are Getting Stuff DoneThe choice in November is stark and clear — Contrary to my pessimism about the midterms post a while back, my attitude is beginning to change. Things are getting better in the United States of America, and we have President Joe Biden and the Democrats to thank for that. Meanwhile, the corrupt former president awaits his fate from many…Politics5 min readPolitics5 min read
Jul 19, 2022Member-onlyThe Unsavory Alliance of Trump and the LIV Golf TourAlong with Jared Kushner’s sweetheart deal with Saudis, the stench of corruption is hard to ignore — Whether it’s trying to overthrow a legitimate election, bilking his followers out of millions of dollars through his Super PAC, or lying about the value of his properties, the former president’s corruption and unethical behavior seemingly have no end. We could go on and on. For those of you who…Politics6 min readPolitics6 min read
May 27, 2022Member-onlyAmericans Need to see Graphic Mass Shooting ImagesAs it did with Emmett Till’s murder, a powerful image can inspire action — As the old saying goes, desperate times call for desperate measures. …Politics6 min readPolitics6 min read
May 5, 2022Member-onlyWhat About the “Woke” Right?It’s time to call out which side is the real “woke” side — According to our conservative friends, being “woke” refers to those who are ridiculously politically correct and who speak out too much on social injustice. …Politics6 min readPolitics6 min read
Published in Politically Speaking·Apr 20, 2022Member-onlyA Pessimistic View of the MidtermsUnless things change soon, Democrats will pay the price for America’s bad mood — I try like hell to be an optimist. I keep thinking my fellow Americans will ultimately do the right thing when it matters most. …Politics5 min readPolitics5 min read
