My generation’s war was Viet Nam. Primarily due to a 333 in the lottery I didn’t go. That doesn’t prohibit me from empathy and understanding. I do not speak Vietnamese nor did I know the geography or customs. (I could have found it on the globe but that is about it – and more than a lot of other young men of my generation.) Had I been on the ground my life would have been in the hands of an interpreter and my organization’s success would have been in large part dependent on cooperative denizens. Fast forward two generations, change the location to Afghanistan and the story is basically the same. If I can realize this why couldn’t 16 House Republicans?
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America A. T. – Part Ten
The following is the tenth installment in a series of undetermined duration and frequency about life in America after Trump (A.T.).
At this point we know the Trump administration will end and Joe Biden will be president as of the afternoon of January 20th. Whether he will directly take over from Trump or there will be a brief Pence administration as part of Pardonpalooza is an unknown. In any event Biden’s plate will be overflowing and one of the pressing matters will be rejoining the world community as a leader. Today I’d like to explore six related challenges. Continue reading America A. T. – Part Ten
Zero And A Third
The best news to come out of last week for President Trump was an absolute failure; trust me it actually got worse from there. Let’s explore. Continue reading Zero And A Third
My President Is A Lying Coward
When you looked at the title of today’s article I don’t know if your reaction was, “That’s a strong statement” or, “It took you this long to figure it out?” In any event Trump removed any doubt about its validity this past week. Let’s explore. Continue reading My President Is A Lying Coward
Ivanka?
In yesterday’s posting I correctly criticized Donald Trump’s economic advisory team for being glaringly weak and almost devoid of knowledge in certain economic areas. Monday he gave what his campaign billed as a major economic address to the Detroit Economic Club. During it he made a grandiose announcement that his daughter Ivanka Trump was supplementing the team and helping helped him put his plan together. Ivanka Trump? That makes me feel better; no it doesn’t! Continue reading Ivanka?