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Leonard Cohen, the Dark Poet King of Song, has Died.
As a young man, Leonard Cohen was a skinny little guy with a head full of dark curls-- and a beautiful deep singing voice that made the world go away for many a person. By the time he was an old man with a white buzz cut and a narrow brimmed perpetual fedora... Cohen had written and sang some of the most iconic songs of two centuries: including "Hallelujah,” “So Long … [Read more...] about Leonard Cohen, the Dark Poet King of Song, has Died.
In support of the Trump supporters
I was not for, or a fan of Donald Trump. However, working in rural southern Wisconsin, the typical Trump country, I live, work and play with a lot of typical Trump supporters. They are my colleagues, my patients, my neighbors, hunting buddies and all. This election season challenged us all in many ways. Many a time we would have discussions on the rhetoric and other hot-button … [Read more...] about In support of the Trump supporters
The Great Federal Lottery
November 10, 2016 Note to readers: This is the latest entry in Baby DonDon’s diary. The series imagines that “Mr.” 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 moments, he always thinks of himself as Baby DonDon. President Baby DonDon. Hmm, I’m … [Read more...] about The Great Federal Lottery
On Veterans Day ‘Don’t Just Thank Them, Invite Them to Share Their Story’
Tomorrow, November 11, is Veterans Day. We honor all veterans, past and present. My thanks and honor to all veterans with a special note of gratitude and sadness to a World War II veteran and dear friend who recently left us, John Tschirhart -- 1920-2016. Here is just part of his story Maj. John Tschirhart with author Below are Veterans Day messages by … [Read more...] about On Veterans Day ‘Don’t Just Thank Them, Invite Them to Share Their Story’
Tantrums From Clinton Supporters (Updated)
[UPDATE: Donald Trump won in Michigan, too. Thus, my post has been edited to reflect this additional information.] Donald Trump was elected the next POTUS by 30 out of 50 states - a 60% majority. Trump was elected by the system established by the U.S. Constitution, and the system worked like it is supposed to. After all, the President of the United States is just … [Read more...] about Tantrums From Clinton Supporters (Updated)
Don’t be too smug about your victory, Mr. Trump (Guest Voice)
Congratulations, President-elect Donald Trump: You have won a resounding victory. But before you buy into the upcoming avalanche of media speculation that your victory will change the world, here are a few facts to keep you from becoming a megalomaniac despot. Fact No. 1: You won with the help of FBI director James Comey and Wikileaks,… … [Read more...] about Don’t be too smug about your victory, Mr. Trump (Guest Voice)
I know you voted for Trump for a better future. But please don’t forget my future.
Dear Fellow American, I opened my eyes this morning and I found my husband holding my hand and sobbing. While wiping his tears and trying to make him feel better, I realized what troubled him. During Donald Trump’s presidency, he will nominate one or, if the chance arises, several conservative Supreme Court justices. Trump doesn't agree… … [Read more...] about I know you voted for Trump for a better future. But please don’t forget my future.
Trump, Obama meet at White House to prepare for transition
By Steve Holland and Jeff Mason WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President-elect Donald Trump held a 90-minute meeting on Thursday with U.S. President Barack Obama in the White House to discuss the transition of power after the Republican's stunning election victory. Sitting next to the Democratic president in the Oval Office, Trump told reporters: "We really discussed a lot of … [Read more...] about Trump, Obama meet at White House to prepare for transition
Third Party Votes May Have Helped Trump Win
Between 2.30 a.m. ET, when Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election, and 11.00 a.m. ET (the time of writing), Susan Sarandon had not tweeted. Her silence is uncharacteristic. In the days and hours leading up to Trump’s surprise victory, Sarandon was vocal about her support for the Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein. In an… … [Read more...] about Third Party Votes May Have Helped Trump Win
A Quirk in the Electoral College – The Little States Rule
So again, as in 2000, the Democrats won the popular vote and lost the election. This happens because the low population states are intentionally over-represented. Every state receives an electoral college vote for each Congressional seat plus 2, one for each Senate seat. In the big states, like California and Texas, these extra two seats represent a tiny percentage of the … [Read more...] about A Quirk in the Electoral College – The Little States Rule
Trump supporters: actions, words and pictures
What will America look like - and act like - with a thrice married, publicly-flaunted adulterer who wields lawsuits willy nilly and offensively? Tuesday night, I shared this on Facebook: I read posts from friends struggling with what to tell their kids. It breaks my heart. I read posts from friends who are 'other' - and it breaks my heart. I read stories that claim … [Read more...] about Trump supporters: actions, words and pictures
The Primal Scream for Trump and What It Means
The Primal Scream for Trump and What It Means By Dick Polman I didn't think it would happen. I was wrong. And if it's true what they say, that misery loves company, well, I have plenty of it. "Never been as wrong on anything in my life," said David Plouffe, the guy who guided Barack Obama to two decisive victories. "But sobriety about what happened tonight is … [Read more...] about The Primal Scream for Trump and What It Means
How ‘Network’ Predicted the Donald Trump Circus
We have a suggestion for anyone who still thinks there was no way we could have foreseen Donald Trump’s ascension to the top of the Republican Party: Watch Network. If you’ve already seen it, watch it again. The Oscar-winning film, about a nightly newscaster who loses his mind only to be kept on the air by… … [Read more...] about How ‘Network’ Predicted the Donald Trump Circus
The responsibilities of opposition
WASHINGTON -- All Americans who are alarmed, angry and disheartened that a large minority of our fellow citizens made Donald Trump the president-elect must quickly learn to distinguish between blame and responsibility. I freely admit that my own list of those who deserve to be held accountable is long. It includes Vladimir Putin, who intervened shamelessly in our … [Read more...] about The responsibilities of opposition
Cartoon: BLARGH!
BLARGH! by Clay Jones I hate to overstate things, but this is bad. I feel physically ill. I’m kinda nauseous. I was wrong. I was very wrong. I’ll admit that. When you predict an election and you lose you need to own it. I’m owning it. I predicted Hillary Clinton would win with 322 electoral votes. The doubt I had was if it would actually be 323. I was wrong but I can … [Read more...] about Cartoon: BLARGH!
The American experiment will soon be put to the test
WASHINGTON -- What happens when the factories and the steel mills don't come back? When the coal mines fail to reopen? When both a tightfisted Congress and the government of Mexico refuse to pay for his boondoggle of a border wall? When the president-elect, Donald Trump, takes office and has to confront inconvenient reality, how will he react? "We owe him an open mind … [Read more...] about The American experiment will soon be put to the test
Trump’s triumph and the world’s unease
Donald Trump deserves respect for his election as the next American President for he has triumphed over disbelief, ridicule and bare-knuckled blows in the harshest election ever seen in a liberal democracy. He has proven himself to be an astute strategist who understood the American people’s deep divisions, weaknesses and rage better than experienced political experts and … [Read more...] about Trump’s triumph and the world’s unease
Black Lives Matter, Blue Lives Vote
Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania all had lower African American turnout from 2012. Copyright 2016 David Donar. All rights reserved.Copyright Donar, Political Graffiti … [Read more...] about Black Lives Matter, Blue Lives Vote
Its the Story Stupid
What happened yesterday is a reminder that the story and the target audience are all that matter in politics, business and perhaps in life. President-elect Donald Trump had a story. With just enough historical "fact," wrapped in just enough modern fiction, it was a compelling story about saving the working white man and getting his job and status in this country back. He had a … [Read more...] about Its the Story Stupid