Monday, December 15, 2025

Speaker Pelosi: Put Republicans on the investigating commission

A divided vote would have less of an impact but at least the facts would in the open, and the voters can make their own decision.

TrumPutin moving forward, democracy declines

Without an impeachment, without a serious overhaul of enforced voting rights and a return to safeguarded paper ballots, we will continue to watch the erosion and destruction of this 241-year experiment in freedom.

Alcohol: Why do we drink?

Alcohol consumption is one damaging effect among many that flow from this dominant socio-economic system.

Polanski’s Devil’s Disciples

Just finished viewing, for the umpteenth time, one of my favorite films, Chinatown (1973), directed by Roman Polanski and starring Jack Nicholson. At...

Violence Begets….

“If only enough of our countries' public will demand holding those war criminals accountable, and keep at it... then we will send the rest of the world a sincere message.”

Keep thinking outside the box

Climate change is caused by too much reliance on fossil fuels – and yet the United States continues to rely upon them.

The Power of Belief

“The US government has already built, at a not inconsiderable expense, a wall and fence along the border with Mexico to keep out people many of whom are refugees fleeing violence in their home countries.”

Your Rights and Our Election

“Re-elect McConnell and his ilk, vote in Donald Trump, and watch what happens to your rights.”

Duh: Easily modifying stupid laws

This “Duh” law would provide a way of avoiding ridiculous bureaucracy, which is really what the Terry decision amounts to.

Laundered legacies

Colin Powell’s failure to act with integrity on that occasion is what led to the deaths of thousands of Americans and hundreds of thousands of Iraqis. Sorry, his legacy is shattered by that historic crime.