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In case you haven’t noticed, the supreme deal maker hasn’t made very many good deals.  President Trump opened negotiations with the vicious dictatorship in North Korea by halting military exercises with South Korea and expected them to reciprocate in kind.  … Continue reading →

In his 1981 inauguration speech President Ronald Reagan stated emphatically that “government is not the solution to our problem – government is the problem.”  He claimed that government had grown beyond the consent of the governed and that he intended … Continue reading →

Many columnists like to recap the year just ended around this time and highlight the most important events.  One of them was New York Times Op-Ed writer David Leonhardt who covered his top five stories in a series of columns … Continue reading →

When a friend urged me to write a blog on immigration, I wasn’t sure I could add much to the discussion.  But after reviewing some of the history surrounding this thorny issue – my enthusiasm blossomed. Looking back over the … Continue reading →

Dear Mr. Speaker, Congratulations on your retirement at the end of this Congress.   It presents a good opportunity to reflect on your 20 years of service as a representative of the great state of Wisconsin and the legacy you … Continue reading →

My last blog covered the economic woes of the Great Recession, the 2017 budget busting Republican tax cut, the 2018 bipartisan spending binge, the rising interest rates, the low unemployment numbers, the strong economy and the ballooning federal deficits. But … Continue reading →

You may ask, how does this affect me?  Or, there’s so much news about billions and trillions; how can a person comprehend it?  Well, this is part one of a two-part blog that I hope will help you understand more … Continue reading →

Signing a pledge is not unheard of for politicians.  Almost all Republican members of Congress have signed Grover Norquist’s promise to oppose and vote against any and all efforts to increase taxes.  It is enforced by Americans for Tax Reform, … Continue reading →

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 →