America is already at war with itself. Trump crudely executes measures that he signaled during the campaign, people march, and then Facebook melts down as deep personal animosity is expressed between sides. Trump’s base quietly smiles and everyone else boils. This is difficult to watch. Some people that I had formerly characterized as gentle or […]
Archives for January 2017
A Partial List of Where Trump Should Succeed and Fail and Everything In Between
This is a loose summary collection of actions, issues, and stances by the Trump administration that are hot right now. I thought this might be a good way to cover a lot of territory quickly and I plan to update this list occasionally. Where Trump’s initiatives should succeed: Cut back on use of the American […]
Week One
Week one of Trump is in progress. Weekend one was dismal inasmuch as the focus was on “alternative facts” and the Inaugural crowd size. Since then, there has been a barrage of executive actions. As to the merits of these actions, I have little opinion and here’s why: Most of what the President does is […]
TIR 1/22/17 Barach Obama says Democrats need to get smarter about tech taking jobs
Barach Obama says Democrats need to get smarter about tech taking jobs Web Publication: Recode, by Eric Johnson Worthy mention As a staunch critic of Obama, I’ve had very little to recommend about his presidency and his legacy, but this interview, apparently made as he was leaving office is one thing that I can […]
Your Guide To Sane Living Under Trump
Right now I’m sitting back and have my fingers crossed. Half the world is mortified by Trump and the other half is jubilant. Where is everyone in between? I have some optimism at the same time I’m guarded about what’s coming down the pike. Nevertheless I can’t help but be alarmed to see how whacked […]
Overrun By The Heathens
Robert Reich is becoming my favorite person to rebut. In his piece, “Robert Reich: Donald Trump’s plan to neuter the White House press corps could neuter our democracy”, Reich lays out a progressive list of rehash whining without addressing his own central point. Here is a guide to what he is saying: Reading the […]