A Long Way To Go
60 years after the I Have a Dream speech, there is much work to do. Continue reading A Long Way To Go
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Whadda Mug
We got the mugshot, and it is a doozy. Also, a former president was arraigned, again. Continue reading Whadda Mug
They Love Him Like Crazy
Hoping at some point Trump voters return to a little place I like to call reality. Continue reading They Love Him Like Crazy
Trump Must Go To Jail
Do not pass Go, do not collect 200 dollars, and do not do any deals. Continue reading Trump Must Go To Jail
At Least Try To Understand Biden Voters
The never-ending efforts to “understand” Trump voters, while refusing to understand Biden voters. Continue reading At Least Try To Understand Biden Voters
Robbie Robertson’s Native Side
Too many media remembrances were curiously light on his Native cultural impact, or totally ignored it. Continue reading Robbie Robertson’s Native Side
Country Music’s Civil-ish War, Part 2
From country’s good times in the 1970s to the lean times in the 1980s to the big hat era of the 1990s to the kickin’ war protesters’ asses era of the 2000s to our current kountry kerfluffle, the tension within the genre continues. Continue reading Country Music’s Civil-ish War, Part 2
Country Music’s Civil-ish War (Part 1)
The Jason Aldean ruckus is the latest in a long history of tension between country music’s right-leaning Nashville establishment and its more rebellious outsiders. Continue reading Country Music’s Civil-ish War (Part 1)
The Problem That Is The Dipshit Centrists
The Very Sensible Minds of the Discourse provide cover for the lunatics. Continue reading The Problem That Is The Dipshit Centrists
Turns Out, Sinéad O’Connor Was Right
On getting canceled for the wrong hair and oh yes, pointing out child sexual abuse. Continue reading Turns Out, Sinéad O’Connor Was Right
Peeing In The Pool
Right-wing bullshit infects the entire society. Continue reading Peeing In The Pool
Caturday: The Ceremony Will Begin
The Trump Platform: 1, 2 & 3
In 2024 more than ever, who you vote for president may answer what kind of person you are. Continue reading The Trump Platform: 1, 2 & 3
A More Human AI
Artificial Intelligence does not have to be a bad thing. It’s our choice. Continue reading A More Human AI
Around The Horn: Climate, Fake Moderates, Gay Office Managers
A lot going on this week. Continue reading Around The Horn: Climate, Fake Moderates, Gay Office Managers
Elon Is Hanging By A Thread(s)
The world’s worst billionaire’s playground (Twitter) is in trouble, but there’s no proof Threads will become an online utopia. Continue reading Elon Is Hanging By A Thread(s)
Wet Hot Political Summer
When the climate change-driven weather heats up, so does the political crazy. Continue reading Wet Hot Political Summer
The First Draft America Is Trilogy
“We come on the ship they call the Amistad, We come on the ship that sailed the moon. We come in the age’s most uncertain hour and sing an American tune.” Continue reading The First Draft America Is Trilogy
The Right’s Scam Supreme
Some of us tried to warn you, my “moderate/centrist” friend, that they were up to this crap. Continue reading The Right’s Scam Supreme
What Is Going On With Us Guys?
Things are getting weird in America’s man caves. Continue reading What Is Going On With Us Guys?
The Quiet Crisis: America’s Life Expectancy Decline
And no, it’s not all because of COVID. It started before the pandemic. Continue reading The Quiet Crisis: America’s Life Expectancy Decline
Caturday: We Got Bathroom Sink Cats
Someone call the plumber Continue reading Caturday: We Got Bathroom Sink Cats
America Is: Not Quite Seeing The Threats
The imperfect satire of “Don’t Look Up” and a society that needs to be better at dealing with major crisis. Continue reading America Is: Not Quite Seeing The Threats
Juneteenth Is Woke
So is a truly honest American history. Continue reading Juneteenth Is Woke
Climate Change Hates Being Ignored
Some not-so-good climate news from the last few weeks. Continue reading Climate Change Hates Being Ignored
Don’t Bother Arguing With Them
As Trump himself said, he could shoot someone on Fifth Avenue and not lose support. Continue reading Don’t Bother Arguing With Them
The View From Nova Scotia
Canadians are very friendly except towards their prime minister. But that’s being a Canadian. Continue reading The View From Nova Scotia
Some In The Media Still Don’t Get It
On The Atlantic profile of Chris Licht, head of CNN News, and why telling Trump to “go have fun” never is a good idea. Continue reading Some In The Media Still Don’t Get It
Biden Won The Default Fight. Let’s Never Do It Again.
People keep underestimating Joe Biden and he won the default fight but people still got hurt. Continue reading Biden Won The Default Fight. Let’s Never Do It Again.
Spoiler Alert! The End Of Succession
Farewell to a brilliant show about how the wealthy often are not the stable geniuses they are portrayed to be. Continue reading Spoiler Alert! The End Of Succession