There are an infinite number of reasons to detest Orange Julius (“O.J.”), let alone vote for him. One of them needs a particular emphasis that doesn’t seem to be getting enough attention. It’s that under presently applicable, official military procedures, only the President has the “sole authority” to launch of nuclear weapons. Anywhere. Anytime. He … Continue reading Sole Authority
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The Sudden Savior
I am fervently hoping that Kamala Harris will trounce Dangerous Donald. The problem is that it’s hard to imagine. In my world, and it’s a pretty heterogenous world, until this past Sunday, Kamala Harris was a joke. During the Biden Presidency, the common refrain was that Joe better not die because then we’ll be saddled … Continue reading The Sudden Savior
The Great Debate
In two days, Biden and Trump will debate. Here’s my expectation of what will happen: Moderator: Presidents Biden and Trump, we thank you for being here. Trump: LIAR! Moderator: Excuse me, President Trump? I was just thanking you . . . Trump: Doesn’t matter. You’re a liar. What I mean is I don’t know who … Continue reading The Great Debate
What Biden Should Have Said
Tonight, President Biden spoke to the nation in the wake of the Special Prosecutor's Report. This is what he should have said: “Good evening. This is a very difficult evening for me. I have come to an agonizing decision and I want to explain it to you. Our country is facing the most consequential election … Continue reading What Biden Should Have Said
Strap In
We are all looking forward with wonder to what may be facing us during the months now labeled 2024. Of course, no one can be sure about the future. Our crystal balls are as cloudy as Republican Party logic. Mine, too. But I’ll still don my cloak of Guystradomuson and offer up these predictions about … Continue reading Strap In
We were right 