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Politics – the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that President Biden signed last week was passed without a single Republican vote. Major legislation like this is quite rare in an election year. It was a great cap, however, to a year and a … Continue reading
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Being Optimistic About America’s Future Gets Easier
Numerous commentators and writers have been conjuring up dark scenarios for the United States this year, causing demoralizing fears about civil wars and impending threats to American democracy. I agree that U.S. politics have been depressing since the 2020 election, … Continue reading
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Things Are Rarely as Bad as We Fear
Feeling helpless? Many are! Worried about the current state of affairs and the future? Join the crowd! But you know, when I think back on the situations that filled me with dread, particularly those that might significantly affect me or … Continue reading
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Whatever the Problem, Voting Republican Won’t Fix It
Getting emotional and upset about the price of gas, the economy, inflation, etc. and voting for Republicans in 2022 is like getting angry over a broken dish or something and smashing your fist into the wall. It won’t accomplish a … Continue reading
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Not One More Child Will Be Born in 2021
Okay, in other words, the U. S. birth numbers last year will never change, nor will their composition of race, gender and ethnicity. That fact, although obvious, is very significant. For example, along with immigration estimates and other factors, critically … Continue reading
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It Won’t Be Easy but We’ll Get Through This
One thing that strikes me as I review events of the past few weeks is how Republican politicians just keep shifting further to the right, becoming more authoritarian and even fascist. This has been happening for years, of course, and … Continue reading
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GOP’s America First Agenda Portends America Alone
Most Americans want the United States to be number one, right? We cheer the USA in the Olympics and feel proud about having the world’s largest economy and the strongest military. Well, I don’t think that’s what former president Donald … Continue reading
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Do Republicans Finally Have a Policies Agenda?
You probably know that Republicans didn’t draft a party platform in 2020. Instead, they produced a short memo that incorporated the 2016 platform and basically stated they will support anything then-President Trump wants going forward. In keeping with this policy … Continue reading
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GOP Plans for 2023 and Beyond Are Chilling
You don’t need any more bad news to worry about right now. I get that; it’s part of my thinking every time I start a new blog. Recent polls indicate, however, that voters are too complacent regarding the threats posed … Continue reading
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These Wakeup Calls Are Ominous – Heads Up Voters
Millions of migrants are being driven northward by the horrible conditions in countries south and east of the Mediterranean Sea and south of the U.S. border. Most of these asylum seekers simply want a better life, free from fear. Still, … Continue reading
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