It is no secret every candidate for political office would welcome the opportunity to choose their opponent in an upcoming election. And some have certainly tried. On occasion, as in the case of Richard Nixon, they succeed. His “dirty tricks” campaign in 1972, which included not only the Watergate break-in but also the forged … Read more
Sometimes I find choosing the appropriate metaphor for what is happening in the United State a challenge. Today is NOT one of the occasions. Why? Because two events in the past 48 hours–Hurricane Laura and violence in Kenosha, Wisconsin following the shooting of Jacob Blake–share a common teaching moment. Both remind us any attempt … Read more
There is something rotten in the State of Florida. And it is not just the incompetence of Governor Ron DeSantis’ (aka Mini-ME to Donald Trump’s Dr. Evil) response to the coronavirus pandemic. When it comes to reporting the number of deaths resulting from COVID19, the Florida Department of Health wants you to believe the … Read more
When new movie releases are dominated by re-makes or re-boots, it is a clear signal writers and producers are short on new material. This year has been no exception. From Hugh Jackman as Dr. Doolittle to Colin Firth as Mary’s guardian Archibald Craven in The Secret Garden to Elizabeth Moss fighting off The Invisible Man, … Read more
Final Jeopardy Answer: Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas Final Jeopardy Question: In which states were all or some ballots cast through direct recording electronic systems (DRE) without a paper backup in 2018? This morning Mika Brzezinski told viewers she would never step foot on … Read more