Who in the federal government should be covered by ethics rules/laws? Or "restricted", depending on how you view them. People to consider might include, but are not necessarily limited to: President, Vice-President, Congresspeople, staff of any of … [Continue reading] about Ethics: Who needs them?
President Trump: Mentally Ill?
It's easy, and common, for a person on the opposite side of the political aisle to make such a claim regarding an extreme and controversial politician they don't like, but I'm not on the extreme of the other side, and this is a serious question. Is … [Continue reading] about President Trump: Mentally Ill?
Inauguration: Why am I so conflicted?
Conflicted feelings. It's Inauguration Day. We are transitioning from one administration to another, in a peaceful way, which in its own right is truly amazing in human history. We didn't have an angry and defiant outgoing President waving a flag … [Continue reading] about Inauguration: Why am I so conflicted?
Ethnic/gender politics: The Big Lie
Ethnic/gender politics is "The Big Lie" in today's political world. In Iowa, for example, people used to decry that Iowa was one of two states that had never elected a woman as Governor or Senator (Mississippi was/is the other). The chants, almost … [Continue reading] about Ethnic/gender politics: The Big Lie
How long before Trump gets himself in trouble?
Given President-elect Trump's penchant for arrogance and idiocy, one has to wonder: How long before the man faces charges, if not a possible impeachment? Seriously, we should have a raffle. I mean, it's only a matter of time. The man is a … [Continue reading] about How long before Trump gets himself in trouble?