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Reflections of a Conservative Trump Supporter

A recent email exchange I had with a Trump supporter who I’ve corresponded with in the past was very interesting, particularly because I’m aware that he only watches Fox News.  It was an opportunity to pose some questions that I … Continue reading →

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This Is How Tyrants Seize Power

If not for a CIA agent whistle blower, we might never have learned about President Trump’s call to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on July 25 and his illegal request for help in his reelection campaign.  Trump’s top priority was strong-arming … Continue reading →

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If Millennials Are Our Future – What Will It Be?

Even some conservatives admit that inequality is a problem.  The rich are sucking up an ever-greater percentage of the wealth and the bottom 50 percent of Americans are struggling.  Manufacturing jobs are not increasing significantly and artificial intelligence and automation … Continue reading →

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Money in Politics Is Throttling Democracy

The threats to our democratic republic in the era of President Trump are frightening.  He and his administration have launched a banzai attack of corruption and lawlessness against our democratic processes that is unprecedented in modern history.  Consequently, it’s a … Continue reading →

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It’s Time To Be Concerned About Federal Deficits

Actor Dennis Quaid appears in an Esurance commercial where he convincingly says: ”Nobody wants to hear about insurance.”  Well, when it comes to federal deficit details, it’s probably true that nobody wants to hear about them either.  But like insurance, … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Tenure Will Do Long Term Damage

During four years of living, working and traveling in Asia, I learned some things about the culture.  Late one afternoon the Australian corporate safety manager rushed into my Hong Kong office seeking legal advice.  Two employees at a small manufacturing … Continue reading →

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Dems – Lots of Bold Policies but Will They Sell?

My last blog provided some thoughts on the ideology and legislative goals that seem to drive the GOP and I promised to flip the page from red to blue this time.  I must confess, however, that I somewhat regret that … Continue reading →

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GOP – Early 1900s Policies for the 21st Century

There is an obvious political reality in 2019; the two major political parties are aligned back to back, engaged in what appears to be a duel to the death between the right and the left.  Since the election of President … Continue reading →

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Silver Linings Among Some Dark Clouds

Okay, we all know that President Trump and his Republican lackeys, particularly Attorney General William Barr, have created an ominous forecast for our democratic processes, but there are also some good reasons for optimism.  One of them is the skill and … Continue reading →

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GOP — The Party of Un-American Activities

Some may remember the House Un-American Activities Committee that was active during 1950s and 1960s.  At the height of the Cold War much attention was being focused on communists in our government, particularly by the alcoholic Republican senator from Wisconsin, … Continue reading →

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