Reading time – 2:53 . . . It’s so difficult seeing the President of the United States bumbling us to death. First he ignored the experts because, as in all things, he believes that he knows better than any of them. That caused two months of delay in taking action to minimize the spread and… [read more]
How We Became This Way
Reading time – 4:52; Viewing time – 9:15 . . . This pandemic showed up and we citizens had two different takes on it. Some of us saw a clear and present danger, so we followed the directions of the medical professionals, the governors and the mayors to hunker down. Others heard the claim of… [read more]
Guest Essay: A Profile in Malignant Narcissism
Reading time – 2:55 . . . Dan Giallombardo is a regular reader of these posts. Sometimes he offers comments and occasionally he sends me private responses that I always find helpful and clarifying He has something to say now that’s quite valuable and he agreed to let me post it. Don’t imagine that this… [read more]
The Damned Idiot In November
Reading time – 3:34 . . . Trump isn’t an idiot for all the stupid, vacuous drivel he spouts. He’s a damned idiot because he refuses to know truth and act properly to save lives, reduce suffering, protect our nation, honor our values and all the rest. Cases in point: – The damned idiot dissolved… [read more]
Thinking About Long Term Ramifications
Reading time – 4:33; Viewing time – 7:08 . . . Ed. note: Read to the end – there are two treats waiting for you there. —————————– First, a heads up. I talked with a woman who is involved with supply at our local hospital. I offered supplies I have on hand, including a handful… [read more]
Fact Checking And What It Means
Reading time – 3:51 . . . In his presser of March 19 Donald Trump said things that are factually untrue. Sad to say, they have enormous impact. For example, From STAT: Trump ” . . . said a new drug for Covid-19, yet to be proved safe and effective, was now ‘approved or very… [read more]
Flash Message for Joe Biden and All Democrats
Reading time – 3:32 . . . Even the most casual observer knows that Donald Trump will spin everything about coronavirus so that he looks good. He will lie, he will try to force revisionist history on us and he will declare in unambiguous terms that only he can lead us out of the pandemic…. [read more]
Destiny
Reading time – 2:46 . . . President Trump has not just bungled facts, spewed false happy talk and continued to lie his way through his presidency and this pandemic. He has also made clear that he is not responsible for anything that’s happening if he thinks it might make him look bad. He told… [read more]
Consequences
Reading time – 3:55 . . . Caution: There’s just a little bit of snark at the very end. Please practice safe snark. We’re still in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, although if they were able to speak for themselves the over 5,800 people who have died of the illness might describe this… [read more]
Brats and Beer
Reading time – 1:47 . . . On March 8 I gave a heads up about what we can expect from Republicans in the upcoming general election campaign. I wrote, The Democratic nominee can expect filth, lies, false associations, fear mongering, muck making, more lies, voter suppression, plus nonstop lies. And it has already begun…. [read more]
