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Prime Example Of What Is Wrong With American Politics
After following politics as an adult for over 40 years, there are many examples of politicians from both sides of the aisle who serve as examples of what not to do when in front of the camera. But as I ate a late breakfast (after an amazing Saturday night Christmas gathering that lasted past midnight, Continue reading
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Pete Hegseth Must Be Fired As Defense Secretary
We are watching the wheels come off the Donald Trump Administration. This weekend, we learned gut-punching news that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a completely deplorable and totally unacceptable order to kill everyone in a missile srike, inferring that even included survivors in the waters off Venezuela. That is what happened after a U.S. military Continue reading
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Trump’s Angry White Male Rage Vs. American Democracy
I have long thought that Ron Ziegler, the press secretary to President Richard Nixon, had the toughest job in that role of any I have watched over the course of my life. Every day, there were questions galore about the latest news and rumors concerning Watergate and the linkage to the White House. That thought Continue reading
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Fallout From Government Shutdown: Justified Democratic Anger, GOP’s Unhappy Marriage To Trump
The messy ending to the nation’s longest government shutdown was not to the liking of most Democrats, but it was probably inevitable given the state of play in Washington. The issue that propelled Democrats to take a stand is the dramatic premium increases for the ACA and the real threat that some in the nation Continue reading
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The Penny Is Proof Process Of Governing Matters
Be it how your local neighborhood association conducts its business or how the federal government operates for all, one thing links them both. An upfront process must be undertaken that brings together facts and data through the input of diverse perspectives so to shape a desired policy goal. Readers to this blog know that I Continue reading
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New Low In Washington, Senate Intelligence Briefing Included Only Republicans
This news story did not make the headlines it deserved. There is more to what you are about to read than just a briefing about U.S. military strikes near Venezuela. More deeply disturbing is the willful ripping apart of what is perhaps one of the longest and most bipartisan vital centers of our shared interests Continue reading
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Senate Democrats Must Fight For American’s Health Care Rights, Even In Face Of Government Shutdown
Crafting a budget (resolution) in Washington and properly funding government programs remain murky and dysfunctional. The series of ongoing fiscal cliffs and partisan brinksmanship, such as our nation is again in the midst of, is not the way to address policy needs for ongoing programs and certainly does nothing for enhancing our fiscal maturity image Continue reading
Caffeinated Politics 