Tuesday the Senate finally passed the PACT Act. In short, the measure provides funding to help the veterans who were exposed to toxic conditions during their service in Iraq. Despite the huge publicity and public outrage 11 Senators still voted against it.
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What A Disaster!
Disaster; that is the best word I can think of to describe the Trump administration to date. It appears the Orlando Sentinel agrees with me. With that in mind and using only recent examples let’s explore. Continue reading What A Disaster!
Essence Of A Scam Gone By
It is a sunny Saturday afternoon in the Raleigh area as I pen this article. About two or three times a year I write a piece that is speculation – this is one of those times. I can’t help it but I smell a rat; one with a very similar odor to another rat I and almost all of America missed in 2003. Let’s explore. Continue reading Essence Of A Scam Gone By
Saber Rattling Or Prelude To War
This is becoming par for the course, but last week was another where it was impossible to single out one story as the biggest political story of the week. However, I have decided to write about the possibility of America going to war, primarily concentrating on Iran as our opponent. Let’s explore. Continue reading Saber Rattling Or Prelude To War
Trump Imports Trash
I simply have neither the time or desire to read every rumor circulating on the fringes of the right wing. Apparently the same cannot be said for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. When something doesn’t make sense I rely on my knowledge of history and/or check it out. Again, apparently the same cannot be said for Trump. In his defense I have to concede he seems to have very little knowledge of American history; even the history of his country during his lifetime. Can you say Baby Boomer and nuclear triad? Continue reading Trump Imports Trash