Much is being made of Trump's 2023 Veterans Day social post because he referred to his political and ideological enemies as vermin. That's classic fascism and signature Trump. It is scary to say the least, and just the latest of the innumerable reasons why no one should ever vote for him for anything, least of … Continue reading Don’t Say He Didn’t Warn You
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To Those of Extremist Faith
Author's note: I originally wrote this a few days after the Pulse nightclub shootings, hence some of the specific references. And though it's christian-centric, the message is universally applicable. To those of extremist faith: God's job is not your job. It's his universe. They're his rules. He is the decider. He is the punisher. And … Continue reading To Those of Extremist Faith
Hate and Fear and Anger
The recent passing of the 20th anniversary of 9/11 brought with it the inevitable lamentations for our loss of the national unity that welled up in the aftermath of that tragic day. I saw several variations on the idea of "I wish we had the America of September 12th" ... Instead, presumably, of the bitter … Continue reading Hate and Fear and Anger