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Category Archives: Politics
Defiant
Over the last few months (since November 5) I’ve had days when I’m fearful, anxious, sad, angry, distraught, etc. Rarely do I have days that are hopeful or optimistic. This morning, I woke up around 4 am. I couldn’t go back to sleep, so I pulled out my phone, played a few games and checked …
So, It Begins…
Yesterday, I avoided any kind of news at any cost. I turned off notifications on my phone, checked my email sparingly, watched only DVDs and was able to avoid any reports about what was currently going on in Washington D. C. On that day, a man convicted of a felony, a man who was indicted …
Reality Check
Today the congress of the United States of America met in joint session to certify the results of the 2024 presidential election. This was accomplished without incident and is a routine occurrence after a presidential election. There was nothing extraordinary about it. This went off without a hitch because the losing candidate, the current Vice …
Who’s The Boss?
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Emotional Rollercoaster
During the last three days, I like many, many others I have been experiencing a lot of varied and conflicting emotions. Among them are hope, disbelief, disappointment, sadness, anger, fear, trepidation and terror as well as many others that are negative. Earlier this morning, I was experiencing hopelessness. I couldn’t go back to sleep so …
Independence Day No More
Today is July 4, 2024. Today we commemorate the 248th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence from England. Normally, I would enjoy waking up to listen to NPR and their annual reading of that document. It always makes me proud that we live in a country where the people, through elected representatives, make the laws …
I Support President Biden
I support President Joe Biden for re-election for President of the United States of America. Below, I lay out some of my reasons for doing so. Please note, that I’m not bashing any other candidates . If you decide to comment, I simply ask you to be respectful and thoughtful, even if you disagree with …
Separating Parent and Child Immigrants Not a Democrat Policy
Contrary to what the current administration and many conservative officials and pundits claim, there is no law forcing the separation of immigrant parents and children. http://www.politifact.com/punditfact/statements/2018/jun/21/blog-posting/no-bill-clinton-law-separating-families/
Is this what they want? Really?
Supreme Court Judge John Paul Stevens announced today that he is retiring. President Obama stated that he wants to replace Judge Stevens with someone who has “an independent mind, a record of excellence and integrity, a fierce dedication to the rule of law and a keen understanding of how the law affects the daily lives …