Twenty Years Since 9/11 – Wars and Lies – Current State and Thoughts of the Future.

The 20th anniversary of 9/11 recently arrived. I did not watch the news, nor read any official statements by government. Instead I scrolled through Reddit as usual and in doing so found very moving and powerful images, video and commentary. I had never heard of the last run of Ladder 118 nor seen graphic video…… Continue reading Twenty Years Since 9/11 – Wars and Lies – Current State and Thoughts of the Future.

E-mail from Jackie Speier

March 11, 2021 Dear Mateo: Thank you for contacting me regarding the coronavirus pandemic. This is a global public health and economic crisis the likes of which the world has not seen in over a century.  The coronavirus, known as COVID-19, continues to spread and has affected every corner of our society. Despite the severity…… Continue reading E-mail from Jackie Speier

The World Is Changing: Trump, COVID, Crypto and the Internet.

It is difficult to really understand how much things are changing from our day to day experiences. It is as though a huge stone is thrown into the middle of a tranquil lake; we see the big splash but rarely wait to watch all of the ripples as they reach the shore and subside after…… Continue reading The World Is Changing: Trump, COVID, Crypto and the Internet.

The Best Argument Against Democracy

The best argument against Democracy is a five minute conversation with the average voter. – Made up? This is an excellent quote and certainly one worthy of America during the Trump era. However, Churchill never said it! https://winstonchurchill.org/publications/finest-hour/finest-hour-141/red-herrings-famous-quotes-churchill-never-said/