Opinion
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The Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity is a Sham
Jul 2, 2017Throughout the 2016 election campaign, Trump repeatedly claimed the election was rigged. Since the election, he has claimed over 5 million illegal votes were cast, all by democrats, and he actually won the popular vote. These... -
Can Republicans Get an AHCA Bill to the President’s Desk?
Jun 20, 2017Republicans have a problem in getting an AHCA bill to the President’s Desk, not just because of the different factions within the party, but how those factions differ between the House and Senate. The problem the... -
Rationality v Alternative Facts is the Battle of Democracy v Authoritarianism
Feb 8, 2017Trump knows his base is not loyal to the Constitution, the United States, the republicans, or to democracy. Like him, they are authoritarians who want a strongman leader who will force their beliefs on everyone else.... -
The Hypocrisy of Right-Wing Christians
Feb 7, 2017The mainstream media rarely ever calls a Christian who commits an act of terror a terrorist, let alone a radical Christian terrorist. I presume the reason is that they don’t want to offend the majority of their... -
Confirmation That Being a Senator Trumps Being a Racist
Jan 4, 2017Sessions’ nomination will be confirmation that being a Senator trumps being a racist. Despite his controversial racist past, Senator Jeff Sessions is probably a shoo-in for Senate confirmation as attorney general. There has been a public outcry, and... -
This is Not Normal
Nov 22, 2016Right from the beginning of the primary process, it was obvious this was not a normal election. The party of free trade was suddenly anti-globalization. There was an unprecedented move by the Senate to simply refuse... -
Trump’s Russian Connection Grows More Sinister
Oct 13, 2016I began thinking that Trump’s affinity to Russia is somehow tied to his investments and the reason he refuses to release his tax returns. Recently, however, as Trump’s Russian connection grows more sinister, it has become obvious there are more ideological beliefs... -
A Culture of Lies, Hyperbole and Hypocrisy
Aug 31, 2016The new American culture is built on lies, hyperbole and hypocrisy. Politicians and the media cultivate the seeds to create a fact-free society where reality is in the eyes of the beholder. Lying is our new national pastime. We... -
Why Do White Supremacists Feel Superior?
Aug 29, 2016Why do white supremacists feel superior is a question I do not know the answer to. I have always thought that much of the success people have in life is due to their circumstances. Someone born into money is...