Note to wife: For five years, the Republicans have been promising to “repeal and replace” Obamacare, the program that provides health insurance for those who don’t already have it. House Speaker Paul Ryan has crafted a replacement plan, but the… Continue reading
Note to wife: OK, Trump really hasn’t said this (yet). But it seems his ego – and his misunderstanding – knows no bounds. Continue reading
Note to wife: Donald Trump continues to embrace wacko conspiracy theories and “alternate facts,” yet when asked legitimate questions about the relationships he and some aides have with Russia, he dismisses it as media fabrication. Now that a Republican-led congressional… Continue reading
Note to wife: Donald Trump excels in exploiting terror. Playing upon Americans’ various fears, he exaggerates them to project the image that he is being vigilant in keeping us safe. Never mind that the murder rate has dropped sharply over… Continue reading
Note to wife: Donald Trump’s travel ban fulfills a campaign promise (though originally he said immigrants would need to pass a religious litmus test). His motivation may be genuine (security fears) but it sends a disturbing message to the world… Continue reading
Note to wife: This one needs no explanation. Let’s hope for the best. Continue reading
Note to wife: Donald Trump famously pledged to “drain the swamp” of Washington, meaning clean out the political “elites” in power. But the replacements he’s chosen are a scary lot, some espousing truly wacky views and some bent on destroying… Continue reading
Note to wife: As Donald Trump announces his choices for Cabinet positions, an interesting pattern is emerging. Consider: The Environmental Protection Agency nominee is a climate-change denier who has sued the EPA to weaken environmental regulations. The Energy designate and… Continue reading
Note to wife: Up till now, all modern-day U.S. presidents who have businesses or investments, place these holdings in what is called a “blind trust” – meaning, they are administered by a trustee without the president’s knowledge. This is done… Continue reading
Note to wife: Until a couple of weeks ago, the Cubs hadn’t won a World Series in 108 years. And Trump, who is the first person elected U.S. president without government or military experience, is probably the least prepared president-elect… Continue reading
