The Delicate Flowers, errrrrrrrrrr, Democrats, are successfully efforting such that Donald J. Trump wins a second term as President. When the Orange Menace wins in 2020, the D’s should not blame “deplorables” and other members of Trump’s base. Rather, the […]
As the United States and Iran roll towards an armed conflict, with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and National Security Advisor John Bolton leading the war cry, a few thoughts nag at me: 1. Why are US officials so game […]
-Last night, a reporter from NPR’s Newshour interviewed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Mark Morgan. I feared the dude was going to hyperventilate while he discussed the deportation of illegal immigrants. I thought, “Relax. Take a breath, bro.” Mr. […]
President Trump consistently glosses media outlets other than Fox as “fake news.” In keeping with his modus operandi, the President exaggerates and attacks to promote his point(s). But, news stories, which are balanced and not fueled by sensationalism, are relics […]
Dear Ms. Speaker: The Special Counsel’s Report [hereinafter “Report”] offers the basis for the House of Representatives to begin an impeachment inquiry. See Report. There is no need for Mr. Robert Mueller to testify because the impeachment inquiry’s foundation is outlined in […]
On Sunday morning of Memorial Day Weekend 14 years ago, I was lying in a hospital bed at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP). I was in a coma after sustaining a traumatic brain injury. I cannot imagine […]
On Saturday, I attended my niece’s First Holy Communion Mass. It was the first time I’ve attended Mass at a Catholic church in at least 10 years. I hope I do not attend Mass again for at least another 10 […]
Yesterday, I reached a benchmark age–40. At first, I was somewhat bummed about it. I neither feel nor look [though gray hairs have invaded my sideburns] old. But when I assessed my current situation, I felt dismayed. At 40 years […]
The bipartisan group of Congresspersons selected to find a border security pkg. will be unable to agree on a bill, which Pres. Trump will sign. Mitch McConnell, Lindsey Graham, et al. have shown glimpses that, in certain circumstances, they will […]
This morning, I heard a story on NPR that a group of citizens held a canned good and fresh produce food bank for federal workers in Maryland. Before giving out the food, the volunteers checked the individuals’ federal identifications. Those […]