Patriot in Exigency
A civilized society deserves a democratic government based on integrity.
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Thursday, February 22, 2024
Goodwill Has Power, Too
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Justice Can Be “Fun”
Taking a break for humor —
With all the serious problems and crises of now, an interlude for a funny skit from the Carson “Tonight” show seems appropriate. Mirth-ful, yet constructive.
From 1986:
Monday, May 23, 2022
Noam Chomsky Once Again Comes Through
Rapid Resource —
Prof. Chomsky elucidates the conundrums of modern life. Perhaps matters are not so complex after all.
Friday, January 14, 2022
Guest Columnist Asks Whether it Is Time to Think About the Unthinkable in Our Country
What the authors are speaking of is the possibility of the break-up of the United States as we know it. Sadly, this can be called a supportable conjecture.
In any event, this is an extremely important article and one which deserves the most serious consideration.
(Article may be behind a paywall.)
Rapid Resource --
Time to Think the Unthinkable?
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/13/opinion/january-6-civil-war.html
Friday, October 15, 2021
Country in Exigency
Is the country really in extremis?
This writer would say definitely so. Clearly, the democracy is in danger. And in my view, that means the nation is in danger, and also, yes, the country.
I will have more resources to share on this urgent matter soon.
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
President Biden's Plan to Build Back Better: The Facts
Quick Reference:
The link below will take you to the White House page which gives a solild rationale for the new stimulus plan, as well as details about all recent plans of the Admionistration.
It is a pleasure to present here a positive, workable program for America's recovery -- even if only partially.
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Noam Chomsky: The January Rebellion Hit Closer to Home than Hitler's 1923 Putsch
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Noam Chomsky provides context for the horrific events of January 6, 2021 in Washington, D.C.
What happened almost 100 years ago, and what happened in 21st century Washington, D.C.
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do, But Necessary
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It is as if the country, says this article, has been suffering from PTSD, through its relationship with Our Military Leader. With efforts to undo the voters' will on-going, we must step up our non-violent efforts to defend democracy.
Friday, August 21, 2020
Monday, July 6, 2020
America's Most Under-rated President
There could be several former Presidents who would fit the moniker of "most under-rated." However, I'd like to nominate Ulysses S. Grant.
Certainly Grant has been highly esteemed as the general who saved the Union Army, thus securing victory for the U.S. nation over the Confederacy.
But what of Grant as President? A quick review this morning of his record prompts a re-assessment. For instance, his insistence that African-Americans be guaranteed the right to serve on juries is in and of itself an important and amazing achievement. And there are others.
For instance, Grant supported the Fifteenth Amendment which guaranteed blacks the right to vote, as well as the Civil Rights Act of 1875.
Additionally, he established Yellow Stone as the country's first National Park, and presided over the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad.
The accomplishments of such a one as Ronald Reagan, for instance, pale in comparison to President Grant's. Thus it seems completely right that U. S. Grant remain immortalized on the fifty-dollar bill.
True, Grant made mistakes in not over-seeing certain associates and some became embroiled in scandal.
But if Grant misses the mark in terms of the very greatest Presidents, he surely ranks highly in regards to the very important Reconstruction era. For this we can be inestimably grateful to him.