It’s ok to be of divided mind about the sudden escalation of US involvement in Syria; well I am at least, so I offer up my own stream of consciousness. The videos of twitching- foaming at the mouth-humans in agony earlier this week set off a response. Syria was yet again in the news with […]
Archives for 2017
The Trump Scorecard 4/5/17
A summary look at hot news issues surrounding Trump during the past week Where Trump’s initiatives should succeed: Bannon removed from NSC role | Good move. Trump obviously read my Trump Scorecard from last week. Gorsuch | As stated in previous weeks, Neil Gorsuch should be confirmed. The Senate Dems may get a crack at […]
TIR 3/23/17: Our Dishonest President
Our Dishonest President Web Publication: LA Times, by The Times Editorial Board So close, but so far away ‘Today I Recommend’ in this instance does not mean: ‘today I agree’; but neither do I fully disagree. This week, I’ve been mulling over the evolution of the Trump administration and yes there is an evolution. If […]
The Trump Scorecard 3/29/17
A summary look at hot news issues surrounding Trump during the past week. Most of this week’s post will not be directly about Trump. In fact, I’ll limit my comments to one issue, his ability to influence congress, particularly as it applies to the failed Obama-care repeal. Personally, I was more a fan of Rand […]
TIR 3/23/17: The Forces Driving Middle-Aged White Peoples ‘Deaths Of Despair’
The Forces Driving Middle-Aged White Peoples ‘Deaths Of Despair’ Web Publication: NPR (WYPR 88.1 Baltimore), by Jessica Boddy The tip of the iceberg If a reader is inclined to political correctness, they might find the article title at least suspicious; that is, until the reader realizes that it was published by NPR. The crux of the […]
The Trump Scorecard 3/22/17
A summary look at hot news issues surrounding Trump during the past week Everything on this week’s list appeared on prior lists. New news brings updates: Where Trump’s initiatives should succeed: Neil Gorsuch | The question is not whether he will be confirmed but how he is confirmed. This battle is much bigger than Trump; […]