Author Archives: eeldav

On election eve, economist and New York Times columnist Paul Krugman penned an article with a title I wish I had written, “The Last Exit Off the Road to Autocracy.”  He was talking about the looming path to an autocratic … Continue reading →

The polls are showing many very tight midterm races across the country, a sign that Republicans could retain control of Congress in 2019.  The thoughts of another two years of President Trump — with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) … Continue reading →

In eight short days the results of the midterm elections will be tabulated.  Many early votes have already been cast and today I’m wondering what is influencing the moderates from both parties and the independents in this critical contest.  Is … Continue reading →

Republicans finally got their messiah in 2017, a president who will implement their dogmatic policies no matter how harmful they are to the planet, the economy or the wellbeing of our citizens.  If they continue to control Congress, they will … Continue reading →

They were celebrating at the White House Saturday after the confirmation of Judge Bret Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.  Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Republican members of Congress will tout this as a huge victory for conservatives.  And millions … Continue reading →

After all of the books about President Donald Trump – the latest being Bob Woodward’s “Fear” – is there any doubt that the man in the Oval Office is unfit?  We don’t need $30 books, however, to form a reasonable … Continue reading →

The two-room country schoolhouse where I learned to read and write was demolished decades ago and the site is now a vacant, weed-covered lot that speaks not a word of its past.  Yet, it’s all very clear in my memory. … Continue reading →

No, it doesn’t start with “once upon a time” or “in the beginning.”   The opening words are, “When Mexico sends its people, they’re not sending their best. —- They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists.”  Yes, it starts with … Continue reading →

The oath of office that government officials and lawyers must take has been on my mind a lot recently.  It’s a solemn pledge that I have taken at least seven times, as a government employee, as a soldier and as … Continue reading →

Early in my adult life I got up close and personal with Kentucky during Army basic training at Fort Knox.  For sure the eight weeks of hell I endured there left an impression on me but what stayed more in … Continue reading →