At first blush, two of the main stories in this week’s news have nothing in common. I speak of the Epstein files and the sad kidnapping of Savannah Guthrie‘s mother. On another level, however, they are delivering much the same message - the world is different for the rich and famous. Of course, we always … Continue reading Epstein and Guthrie
Tag: politics
The Donroe Doctrine is a Crime
“A republic is the best form of government, a government of laws, not arbitrary rule. John Adams In the aftermath of our country’s usurpation of the sovereignty of the Venezuelan independent state, it is time to remember John Adams’s above quote. The MAGA defenders of the invasion of Venezuela certainly have forgotten it, if they … Continue reading The Donroe Doctrine is a Crime
His Best of the Year
Every little clique of society ends the year with some kind of a list. The movie critics award the best movies of the year. The sporting press awards the best athletes of the year. The automobile industry awards the best car of the year. Although I have never seen it, I would bet that somewhere … Continue reading His Best of the Year
The Worst and the Dumbest
David Halberstam wrote the book, “The Best and the Brightest.” It described how even the most brilliant of people while acting in good faith, can make terrible mistakes as Presidential advisers. The most powerful office in the world is confronted with very tough decisions. It ain’t easy. It takes intelligence and experience and wisdom, and, … Continue reading The Worst and the Dumbest
Hey Kash – Follow the Real Cash
Everybody has heard about the criminal charges against some basketball players. They are charged with giving out inside information about how other players were (or were not) going to play. Then, of course, they are alleged to have used that information to make money. The Justice Department made a big deal out of this. Televised … Continue reading Hey Kash – Follow the Real Cash
The “I” Word
MAGA has made it toxic to merely mention the “I” word – “Impeachment.” They have so often and so viciously condemned the prior Impeachments of Orange Julius (“O.J.”) that suggesting we go through it again will necessarily be greeted with guffaws. Well, fuck them. It is time to again consider Impeachment and as a real … Continue reading The “I” Word
Charlie Kirk – Two Things Can Be True at the Same Time
Two things can be true at the same time. One truth is that the killing of Charlie Kirk is a terribly tragic event. The killing of any person is a terribly tragic event. The second truth, though, which should not be buried with Mr. Kirk, is that he held and effectively promoted socially poisonous points … Continue reading Charlie Kirk – Two Things Can Be True at the Same Time
Everything is DocuDrama
You probably think you know that the Scottish patriot called, “Braveheart” was named William Wallace? You also think you know that Pocahontas had a love affair with John Smith. Well, you’re wrong. You don’t know any such things. The real Braveheart was a guy named Eric the Bruce (or Bruce the Eric, I’m not sure … Continue reading Everything is DocuDrama
A Few Conclusions for a Few Questions
Which Way to Patriotism? Do you root for Orange Julius (“OJ”) to succeed? In other words, when he does something that he says is going to help the country, do you hope it actually does help or hope that it doesn’t? I’m sure you’ve gone through the thought process: success would be good for OJ … Continue reading A Few Conclusions for a Few Questions
Donald and Bibi – A Conversation
In my increasingly paranoid view of the world, I imagined the following phone conversation between our exalted leader and the guy in Israel with the same job. Trump: Bibi, baby, is that you? Bibi: Who else bubby? It’s your favorite Jew. Trump: Oh, this makes my day even better. I’ve been having so much fun … Continue reading Donald and Bibi – A Conversation
We were right 