America is much more of a business than it is a country. This statement came from a friend over a glass of wine and a discussion on politics. He certainly isn’t what I’d call a liberal but being from Southern California doesn’t blindly side with conservatives. He also has a PhD in chemistry so is…… Continue reading America is more of a business than a country
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Politics
Feeling Down on America
The urge to write struck me this evening. I’m down on America and unlike half of the population it isn’t just due to Donald Trump. Instead it is a number of things I’ve experienced and read since I came back into the country only six short days ago. The thought started right when I got…… Continue reading Feeling Down on America
The First Week of the Presidency of Donald Trump
It is Sunday morning at 4:37 AM. I open my computer and quickly scan the news and social feeds for new proclamations from the White House and their corresponding results. Never in my life have I had to hold my breath to see what headlines I’d be faced with on an almost hourly basis. Anything…… Continue reading The First Week of the Presidency of Donald Trump
Leaving the Democratic Party
On January 4th I made the decision to officially leave the Democratic Party. Although individual votes no longer count for much due to gerrymandering, the Electoral College, political tribal mentality – thus blue states and red states – and regardless of what a few diehard patriots may say, this was a rather important decision for…… Continue reading Leaving the Democratic Party
Trump, failings of the left and the news
Half of the United States remains in shock from the election of Donald Trump. Their only hope to awake from the nightmare was dashed yesterday with his confirmation by the electoral college. That is all she wrote liberals, welcome to the next four years. The Liberals wonder how half of their countrymen could be so…… Continue reading Trump, failings of the left and the news