Tag: Trump
Aug. 11, 2017
Why democracy is failing
The two famous comments about democracy in the last century were made, respectively, by America’s 28th president, Woodrow Wilson, and by Winston Churchill. Wilson declared…
Aug. 11, 2017
Policy changes in 140 characters or less
Is President Trump’s use of Twitter to announce significant policy changes a move towards transparency or a distraction from the what’s really happening in Washington?…
Jul. 28, 2017
War on terror or the Middle East?
The “War on Terror” is the reason our country went to war in the Middle East; the reason nearly 4,500 civilians have died from airstrikes…
Jul. 28, 2017
How to choke on a big nothing burger
In “The French Connection II,” Gene Hackman’s Popeye Doyle, quitting heroin cold turkey, asks for a big, juicy American hamburger with the blood dripping out…
Jul. 28, 2017
Not a burden
During his presidential campaign, President Donald Trump once said, “I will do everything in my power to protect our LGBTQ citizens.” Trump announced through a…
Jul. 14, 2017
Investigating Trump won’t be that simple
As the investigation into Trump’s potential ties with Russia proceeds, many commentators are itching to know when the first signs of his downfall will appear.…
Jun. 30, 2017
How long must the D.C. charade go on?
Five months into the Donald Trump presidency — or five hours, for that matter — it was clear that the White House had been occupied…
May. 19, 2017
Comey’s firing is criminal
Another day, another way to save face for President Donald Trump. That’s how you could summarize the firing of former FBI Director James Comey May…
May. 12, 2017
New healthcare: a major scare
On May 4 the House of Representatives voted to replace the Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as Obamacare. The American Health Care Act of 2017…
May. 12, 2017
Being a citizen in the age of Donald Trump
“Hey, I’m president! I’m president! Can you believe it?!” That’s what Donald Trump said in celebrating the passage of the American Health Kill bill by…