The following editorial is to appear in The Dallas Morning News on Saturday, Jan. 21: ——— President Donald Trump ushered in a new era in American politics Friday with a brief and bold speech that laid out a muscular — and also, regrettably, insular — vision for our nation under its new leader. In the most… … [Read more...] about Trump lays out a vision of America that is dark and insular (Guest Editorial)
Is this what we’ve come to, America?
WASHINGTON -- It began at about the time Chuck Schumer, addressing the inauguration crowd from the Capitol, lamented that politics is "frequently consumed by rancor." It sounded at first, from my seat in the plaza below the inaugural platform, like a helicopter flying low over the mall, or perhaps an unusually loud jet taking off from Reagan National Airport. But I … [Read more...] about Is this what we’ve come to, America?
Cautious optimism about Trump’s inauguration
Foreign reactions to President Donald Trump’s inauguration speech bordered on cautious optimism although his words were the most uncompromising of any recent President and he might become one of the most divisive in US history. Speaking for the first time as President, he seemed to reset the button on his own country’s democracy. At least, he had the merit of being clear … [Read more...] about Cautious optimism about Trump’s inauguration
That Sinking Feeling… (Updated with Photo, Video and Presidential Farewell Letter)
Scroll to bottom for updates. Don't miss President Obama's touching farewell letter to his "fellow Americans" The harsh truth started to sink in while listening to the dark, gloomy inaugural address of the new president. When I heard defeatist, trite and tired words lifted directly from an ignoble campaign, such as: • Mothers and children trapped in poverty in our … [Read more...] about That Sinking Feeling… (Updated with Photo, Video and Presidential Farewell Letter)
We, us, you, your?
We, us, you, your? This is your President. Calling a Trump act. Brace for impact. After I have thoroughly abused, bullied, insulted many of you, including my fellow Americans, both collectively and singularly, traded barbs, wrong or right. I now call on Patriots for a reset, for us all to unite. Yes black, brown and white. Forget the establishment for I shall … [Read more...] about We, us, you, your?
Our new president: radical, divisive and so bleak
WASHINGTON -- Donald John Trump intends to govern as the same fiercely angry man who inspired the discontented but aroused the worries and fears of so many other Americans. In his inaugural address, he offered no outreach to those who had opposed him. There was no acknowledgment of the achievements of any of his predecessors and he spoke as if he were taking over a … [Read more...] about Our new president: radical, divisive and so bleak
The gift my sister gives me…
Many people are familiar with the saying, "you don't know what you have until it's gone." Having gone through losses, I learned the truth of statement. I also learned something else along the way: the importance of having a sister in the midst of such loss. My sister is ten years older than me. When I was ten, she married and moved to Virginia to be with her husband who was … [Read more...] about The gift my sister gives me…
Trump Is President
By Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States on Friday, succeeding Barack Obama and telling a bitterly divided country he will pursue "America First" policies at home and abroad. As scattered protests erupted elsewhere in Washington, Trump raised his right hand and put his left on a Bible used by Abraham … [Read more...] about Trump Is President
This Job Sucks!
January 20, 2017 (supposed to be greatest day ever but is looking like a classic fartstorm) Note to readers: This is the latest entry in Super Baby DonDon’s diary. The series imagines that President Donald Trump has the emotional make-up of a five-year-old and confides his deepest thoughts—such as they are—to Andrew Feinberg, and to readers, every day. In his private … [Read more...] about This Job Sucks!
Cartoon: Inauguration
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Twelve Movies About American Demagoguery to Watch This Weekend (Guest Voice)
Twelve Movies About American Demagoguery to Watch This Weekend by Michael Winship If you’re seeking viewing alternatives on Friday or at any time during this inaugural weekend, just by complete coincidence we’ve put together a list of movies for you that deal with the subject of American demagoguery. For our purposes we haven’t included films about authoritarians … [Read more...] about Twelve Movies About American Demagoguery to Watch This Weekend (Guest Voice)
Cartoon: Trump Time
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The Transition of Power at Defense
In Saying Farewells at Defense we looked at some of the departing leaders in the Defense Department and parts of their farewell messages. There are, however, numerous other personnel changes and issues during such a "transition of power." Jim Garamone, DoD News, Defense Media Activity, has written an informative article on this subject. Here it is in its … [Read more...] about The Transition of Power at Defense
Do The Killers of Decency, Mercy and Wise Stewardship, Cometh Now?
In the days of both the Spanish Inquisition and the Mexican Inquisition, imported from Spain by the thugs from the Mediterranean who made contact with the vulnerable farmers, fisher Native people of the Americas-- it is documented that various native groups, indigenous familial ideals and people who held to those ideals, were targeted to be destroyed by the gang of thugs who … [Read more...] about Do The Killers of Decency, Mercy and Wise Stewardship, Cometh Now?
Cartoon: Trump Inauguration
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Some unsolicited advice for Donald Trump
Here is my unsolicited advice for Donald Trump. You have historically awful approval numbers right now and they are not from fake polls. But your Presidency need not be a total failure from the beginning. if you want to improve your standing with the American people and begin a path toward a successful Presidency, let me make five suggestions. One: Get rid of your Twitter … [Read more...] about Some unsolicited advice for Donald Trump
A tale of two crowds in one city
WASHINGTON -- Two big and passionate crowds have descended on Washington -- one thrilled by Donald Trump's inauguration, the other appalled. Never in my lifetime has a new president been anticipated with such raw enthusiasm on one side and such fear and loathing on the other. Admit it, you have no idea what a Trump administration will actually be like. Neither does … [Read more...] about A tale of two crowds in one city
A nation cheers, and fears, as Trump’s moment looms
WASHINGTON — It's often been said that Americans are the most optimistic people on Earth. Perhaps at no time does this become more evident than in the quadrennial inaugural ceremony that will take place on Capitol Hill at noon Friday, when Donald Trump will be sworn in as America's 45th president. Inauguration Day is a turning… … [Read more...] about A nation cheers, and fears, as Trump’s moment looms
Cartoons: Inauguration Day
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Donald Trump Wants To Eliminate The National Endowment For The Arts
The National Endowment for the Arts, the independent federal agency that promotes and funds art in American communities, will be eliminated if the Trump administration has its way, the Hill reported Thursday. The NEA provides direct grants to art agencies and artists throughout the country. In 2015, the agency awarded grants in every Congressional district, with… … [Read more...] about Donald Trump Wants To Eliminate The National Endowment For The Arts