Trump’s Top 5 Squandered Opportunities for a Win
President Donald J. Trump, joined by Vice President Mike Pence, delivers remarks at a Coronavirus Task Force update Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room…
Georgia, Are You Listening? This is Important!
Which way do you go? What the Georgia Senate Runoff Vote 2020 means The late Elijah Cummings D-MD, said it best when coined the 2020 election cycle as a "fight…
I am Terrified of COVID
Living in Arizona, COVID has become politicized. In Arizona, COVID and the distressing statistics the media ignores are so frightening. I live in Arizona and I am terrified of COVID-19…
Arizona has 600,000 Facing Eviction
In Arizona, 600,000 residents face eviction when the October moratorium lifts.
The Remote Work Problem of COVID-19
Photo by Thought Catalog on Unsplash The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed remote work issues to the forefront of the marketplace as organizations scramble to create a distributed workforce. Today’s business…
McSally Nightmare: Looming Senate Race Catastrophe
It is a well-known fact that those who spend the most money often win the election. If this bears out, then McSally has already lost. There is no way to…
The King, a Thief & Pirates: How Coffee Came to America
The story of coffee involves Dutch traders, mystics, and royalty. This is a tale of deception and thievery, but against unbelievable odds, the popular commodity eventually found it’s way from…
The Last Commandment
Let me start by saying this is in no way a non-secular piece. Considering myself a Christian, this is merely to illuminate the differences of opinion from other people that…
How to Stop Sleep Paralysis
After a lifetime of struggling with sleep paralysis, I stopped the episodes permanently. Since I was a young child, sleep paralysis had been an unwanted nocturnal intruder into my bedroom. …
Writing a Blog? What “Optimized” Really Means
When thinking of creating a blog post, many people wrongly place the only importance on search engine optimization (SEO). They tend to think of these as small pieces solely crafted…
The Cost of Winning
Some people are naturally drawn to power, influence and success. The general hope of those seeking to travel in well-to-do circles hope to grab a crumb that falls from their…
Welcome to the Proles’ New Class Struggle
If there was hope, it MUST lie in the proles, because only there in those swarming disregarded masses, 85 percent of the population of Oceania, could be the force to…
Shocking Sexual Abuse of Elderly Women
Thankfully, the #MeToo movement brought to light the prevalence of sexual abuse in our society. Many people focus on one dynamic alone — that of powerful men who used their positions to…
2020 will be more important for women than 2018
There is no doubt women voters was the deciding factor for Democrats taking control of the House of Representatives in 2016. The midterm election cycle brought sexual misconduct to the…
Much More is at Stake than Politics
To say the United States of America is politically polarized is an understatement. People are divided over government and the role it should have in our society. The big issue…
Neo-feudalism: the Monopoly of Work
Guest Column by Darkness In the modern era, we are exceptionally efficient at producing. This has created a monopoly potentially more dangerous than any other. This is Neo-feudalism, also known…
Content is Not News
The public needs an education on what is content, and what qualifies as news. Media bashing is at an all-time high. Rightfully so, as many news outlets have begun catering…
Why the Vice President is Significant
The Vice President is one heartbeat away from being the leader of the "free world". This is the community where people live with the belief that we are "citizens of…
I Hacked the Computer Simulation that Controls our Reality
I set out to hack the computer simulation that controls our reality. Spoiler alert, it went much better than I anticipated. Yes, you can try it, too. Photo by Austin…
Remember Who You Work For, Nancy Pelosi
Photo by Hasan Almasi on Unsplash Every elected official whether it be Federal, State, County or City, is supposed to represent the people. This is irrespective if they voted for…
Slavery in the Workplace: The New American Plantation
Over half of the states in this country -- 27 -- apply “Right to Work” standards in the private sector. On its face, right to work sounds like legislators have…
The Hypocrisy of the GOP
Acting or saying one way then behaving another is textbook hypocrisy. Do they recognize the "two face" behavior within themselves? More importantly, do others recognize it when they see it?…
Impeachment’s History Lesson
Impeachment: The action of calling into question the integrity or validity of something. When the authors of the Constitution included this remedy into its writing, the intent of this action…
The Silent Discrimination
A silent form of gender discrimination awaits every working woman -- ageism. Almost every female in the workforce will experience bias twice -- once at the beginning of her career…
In Praise of the Socialism of Meerkats
There is lots of chatter lately on socialism -- and very little on meerkats. Those opposed to socialism fear government will run every aspect of their lives. Freedom is a…
Casting Call for Vice President 2020
Right now, and probably until November 2020, the focus of politics will be on the presidential election. Few Americans realized the importance of a running mate until the current administration…
Towards a more Realistic Minimum Wage
There are quite a few proposals to raise minimum wage and improve the lives of workers, but there is little discussion about what is realistic way to calculate a base…
Is Citizens United a Dark Money Laundering Operation
If you have been following, you understand the negative impact of dark money and Citizens United has had on our government in the United States. Dark money has poured into…
The RNC has a RICO Problem
The GOP may not be protecting Trump, but attempting to stave off an RICO investigation into their own the Republican National Committee (RNC).
HR1 2019 Could End Gridlock
HR1 has the potential to end political gridlock. Ironically, gridlock prevents its passage.
The End of Running for Office (Part 6)
If you are thinking of running for political office, we have a six-part series outlining what you need to know written by a campaign strategist.
How 2020 Leads to a Democratic Senate Majority
The GOP has 33 House races to defend and a president that is extremely unpopular.
A Legal Challenge to End Citizen’s United
Photo by Matt Botsford on Unsplash There is one legal challenge that could end Citizens United and much of the "dark money" in politics, but legal scholars haven't considered this…
Why McSally Will Lose. . . Again
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema Arizona Republican Martha McSally will likely lose her bid for the US Senate in 2020. After her narrow defeat in the 2018 midterms at the hands of…
Waiting is the Hardest Part
Waiting is the hardest part in any endeavor. We feel stifled, unproductive. We want to move on to something new. The public cannot grasp something new until we release our…
Monopoly: The Game of Capitalism
Monopoly TM was designed to teach consumers about capitalism and income equality in family-fun game. Its education value comes from teaching math, the basics of finance and strategy. When you…
MAGATs, Your King is in Check
MAGAts, your king is in check. Since the election of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States, the political division between Democrat and Republican has widened. Cries…
US Slavery is Alive and Well
Slavery is a tool. It is used by those who have a burning need to control others. It takes root in fertile ground of those who are segregated from the…
Anatomy of a Crazy Trump Supporter
I clearly remember when I first questioned how someone could be a Donald Trump supporter. Lately, I have been confused as to why successful friends and relatives – literate urbanites…
Legal vs Illegal Immigration
I am calling for a change in the narrative. The conversation needs to focus on a more correct and factual foundation. I am talking about whether immigrants qualify for the…
Citizens United Ruling and Free Speech
Supreme Court Ruling for Free Speech The Supreme Court ruled that “free speech” includes money in Citizens United and McCutcheon. Also, the “Hobby Lobby” case (Burwell v. Hobby Lobby) shows that…
Insignificance and the GOP Shutdown
Have you ever wondered why people think, "Why should I vote, it does not count?" Voting is fundamental, crucial and balance tipping. No one should feel their vote is insignificant.…
On GOP Racism, Too Little Comes Too Late
When it comes to GOP racism, there was a time for action. When that time arrived, it was crucial to strike while the scandal unfolded. Instead, inaction first excused, then…
So You Want to Run for Office – (Part 5)
I have been detailing what it takes for the first-time candidate seeking office. You can find the first in this series here: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4…
New York is the Leader in Healthcare
The city of New York is taking the lead in how it cares for its citizens. While most governing bodies tend more to look at their residents as a cash…
The GOP Shutdown
By now, you are probably aware the government of the United States is not open for business. This GOP shutdown has been in effect since December 22, 2018 and while…
Elizabeth Warren Wants to Save America
If you believe 2010 Citizens United Supreme Court decision is a problem, read on. Likability seems to be the new litmus test for whether any woman is qualified for political…
So You Want to Run for Office (Part 4)
Running for office is a series covering everything you need to know to kickstart a campaign. Part 1 focuses on the decision to run. Part 2 focused on privacy and teamwork.…
So You Want to Run For Office (Part 3)
Running in an election for political office is a series. You can read part 1 here and part 2 here. Running For the Right Reasons Having the proper motivation is…
So You Think You Want to Run For Office (Part 2)
So, you have read Part 1 of this series and running for office is something you think you want to do. Here are some more points to consider. Running for…
So You Think You Want To Run For Office (Part 1)
So, you are thinking of running for a political office. There are a few things to consider. Actually, there is a lot to consider. As a campaign strategist, this is…
Pandemic of the Willfully Ignorant
facts matter What is Covid-19 Testing the link function. According to Webster's dictionary, Covid-19 is defined as: a mild to severe respiratory illness that is caused by a coronavirus (Severe acute respiratory…
Is Primarying the Incumbent of your Party a Good Idea?
every election matters How has Chuck Schumer been held unaccountable for so long? If you are old enough to remember the Presidential Election of 2000, you should recall how you…
I Never Realized Class Was In Session
In Training to be a Father My childhood was interesting to say the least. Not to say it was different from other children. I am only relating to my experiences…
BLACK LIVES MATTER!
It’s hard to know where to start. but that’s not the hard part, so I’ll kick this off without resolution from inception of this country one thing's for certain the…