Some random thoughts in the home stretch. American BORG My congressman Aaron Bean attended a naturalization ceremony and posted a picture on his Facebook page. One of his loyal MAGA supporters posted a comment which included the phrase, “shows you that some people DO ACTUALLY plan on assimilating.” Who are these people? THE BORG? It … Read more
So tonight, to you, the great silent majority of my fellow Americans, I ask for your support. ~President Richard Nixon/November 3, 1969 In this excerpt from a televised address to the nation outlining his plan to end the war in Vietnam, Richard Nixon coined the phrase “silent majority.” His target audience was Americans who rarely … Read more
In a Thursday post on his Truth Social platform, former President Donald Trump argued that Vice President Kamala Harris “should be investigated and forced off the Campaign,” thereby allowing President Joe Biden “to take back his rightful place” at the top of the Democratic ticket. Trump did not specify what he believes Harris — who … Read more
In the past few weeks, current events have grabbed my attention and taken me away from the topic of demands for more civics education in schools. In an August post, “Civics Advocate, Heal Thyself,” I argued much of the research on which this movement is based asked the wrong questions. To understand the Constitution and … Read more
I had a dream which I shared with readers on the last day of the Democratic National Convention. The finale of Kamala Harris’ and Tim Walz’ coming out party would be a live performance of Beyoncé’s “Freedom,” accompanied by Taylor Swift. Privately, however, I lamented my fantasy trifecta which included Bruce Springsteen would never happen … Read more