Saying from the 1950’s: Roosevelt proved that only he could be President. Truman proved that anybody could be President. Eisenhower proved that we didn’t need a President. The USA, arguably the world’s oldest democracy, has yet to elect a female President. We got close twice this century: Hillary Rodham Clinton in 2016 and Kamilla …
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Ship of Fools
Title of a novel by Katherine Anne Porter, made into a film in 1965, which garnered numerous Oscars for its distinguished cast. The plot involves a voyage from Mexico to Bremerhaven, Germany during the run-up to WWII. Somehow, the title calls to mind (to me, at least) the current process, such as it is, …
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy
No, I don’t recall my kids ever asking me this, but it was a sort of anti-war saying back in the day (for me, the 1960’s). This was a bitter time in our history when servicemen were advised to wear civvies, when traveling, whenever possible. I was quite gung-ho back then. I now feel that …
Interregnum
Defined as the time period between the declaration of the winner of a national election, and the time he/she is sworn into office. In this nation, Election Day is generally the first Tuesday in November of an election year. Inauguration of the incoming President and Vice President is usually on January 20 of the following …
Equal Justice Under Law
Equal Justice Under Law. Is this aspirational or for real? Justice, at least for criminal infractions, is theoretically dispensed through trials. The vast, vast majority of miscreants, however, never see a courtroom or undergo a trial. “Justice” is usually rendered through plea deals of one sort or another. Equal Justice Under Law. How about egregious …
A Straaange Election
The election season began with two old goats – one was President and the other had been. Although there was only about three years difference (the ex was younger), the Donald projected an image of a considerably younger man than Biden. The (first?) turning point occured during a debate. Biden appeared to be “out of …
It’s Only Money
I don’t gamble. No, I don’t think it’s immoral ( or illegal or it makes you fat). I worked for a living, and I just don’t think it’s a part of the casino’s business plan that you should win. There are lots of ways to throw away money. I just don’t believe I need to …
Go, Joe Go…..or should Joe Go?
A short resume: Born in 1942. Served as U.S.Senator representing Delaware, from 1972 until becoming Vice President to Barack Obama. He sat out POTUS 45’s single term, then ran for, and was elected President in 2020. Joe Biden has not had it easy. Shortly before being sworn in as senator, his wife and infant daughter …
Miscellany (stuff that keeps me awake at night)
Did the Founders ever contemplate the wide disparities in population between the states of our union? They were probably not that great among the 13 originals. While there had to be compromises to protect the smaller ones (the Senate and the Electoral College) it seems unlikely that anyone could have forseen the California/Wyoming population disparity …
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Wisdom from my Father
My father is long gone now (which is to be expeced, since I am past 80, myself). He was a man of very few words, which, I have finally begun to learn, is the secret to being listened to. Many of the things he said to me only make sense now, having (hopefully) learned a …
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