During the last few days the 2020 Democratic contest has changed dramatically. Three candidates of consequence dropped out, several major endorsements were issued and it looks like we now have a frontrunner. With all that it is still far from over. Let’s explore. Continue reading The Bee Gees 2020?
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A Matter Of Life And Death
As I was about to settle in to write an article a news alert came to my attention and changed the subject matter of it. From the Washington Post – Supreme Court says it will once again consider the fate of the Affordable Care Act. Let’s explore. Continue reading A Matter Of Life And Death
The State Of The Union Is Frightening
Today is one of those days that only political nerds like me circle on their calendars – the State of the Union address. In fact we have our own acronym for it: SOTU. Traditionally, early in the speech, the president will utter the phrase “The State of the Union is strong” (or some very slight derivation thereof) and the chamber will erupt in applause. Suppose that statement was untrue? Let’s explore. Continue reading The State Of The Union Is Frightening
Just Some Other Things To Mention
It’s Monday morning of Thanksgiving week as I begin to write this. Congress is on break this week. When do they actually work and considering what they do are we perhaps better off when they don’t? In any event I don’t expect as much to happen this week as in recent weeks. I’m waiting for a court decision and whatever else happens in the Trump scandals. With all that considered it is a good opportunity for another attempt at a catch up article. Let’s explore. Continue reading Just Some Other Things To Mention
Alternate Endings
My current plans are to commence writing a novel in February. Don’t worry, I’m not going on book leave or publishing fewer days until at least the November election. The “constraints” of writing non-fiction based on the truth provide guardrails that actually make the job easier. The idea of making stuff up and developing characters somewhat terrifies me.
Trump’s reign will someday come to an end. One of the parlor games we play is how that will come about. The reality is that nobody, including Trump, actually knows. My guess has long been that it will be via resignation ala Nixon. Even if you take that as a given (which it certainly is not) there are various paths to that end. Today I’d like to explore some of them with you. Continue reading Alternate Endings