In Search of Equilibrium

The stupidity of people comes from having an answer to everything. The wisdom of the novel comes from having a question for everything. ~Czech Novelist Milan Kundera It appears every Democrat, Republican, journalist and pundit is channeling the protagonist in Michael Ritchie 1972 classic movie “The Candidate.” Following his long-shot victory to become the next … Read more

Desert in the Blue Oasis

Florida Democrats are looking at the results across the country and can only imagine what kind of day we would be having if we had sustained national support ~Nikki Fried, Florida Democratic Party Chair When I saw the above quote in this morning’s New York Times, I wondered if Fried, who happens to be Jewish, … Read more

Dun-Dun

In the criminal justice system, the people are represented by two separate yet equally important groups: the police who investigate crime, and the district attorneys who prosecute the offenders. ~Introduction to the TV Franchise “Law and Order” I need not remind anyone yesterday was the 25th anniversary of the most flagrant and deadly terrorist attack … Read more

The Needs of the One

The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, or the one. Mr. Spock/The Wrath of Khan (1982) Twice within the past 24 hours, Donald Trump again proved the most appropriate nickname for this president is “The Anti-Spock.” We already knew this moniker applied when it comes to economic status. While millions upon … Read more

Champions of Democratic Socialism

Tonight, we renew our resolve that America will never be a socialist country. ~Donald J. Trump/2019 State of the Union If I were a betting man, I would place a healthy wager on Kalshi that Trump’s 2027 State of the Union will include the following statement. “Tonight, we renew our resolve that American will never … Read more