6 foot 8 inches tall, with a bald head, wearing a hoodie and baggy gym shorts over his tattoos. That is the way John Fetterman most often appears on the campaign trail. Not exactly your typical political candidate. But he may well be the margin of difference in saving democracy this fall.
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On Several Levels It Matters
Again, a lot happened last week but to me the big story is a no-brainer. Associate Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer announced his retirement.
Here I Go Again
Sometimes I feel like a dog chasing its tail. Today’s article is another attempt at catching up on covering things I missed in the last few days that deserve a mention. I know I’ll never accomplish all I want to but let’s explore. Continue reading Here I Go Again
The Third Pillar
For years I have said that the three pillars upon which the modern Republican Party stands are greed, racism/bigotry and the promotion of ignorance. I am among those who feel that Trump is not an anomaly but an inevitable outcome of modern Republican politics. When he falls from power we will hear Republicans say that he was not really them. That will be another lie. Last week we saw further proof of this. Let’s explore. Continue reading The Third Pillar
The Lawyers
Today what most Americans consider the real start of the impeachment trial of Donald John Trump, President of the United States will begin in the Senate. With that in mind I’d like to take a look at the rival legal teams. Let’s explore. Continue reading The Lawyers