What is Missing From UBI Discussions
We are missing an important human element when we discuss a proposed Universal Basic Income (UBI). It goes far beyond worker satisfaction with wages or benefits. We must examine how…
Let’s Discuss Underhanded Political Tactics of the Midterms
The 2018 Midterm elections are over, but the race never ends. Neither do the underhanded political tactics. American voters face an election cycle every two years. House of Representatives seats…
One Great Thing Trump did for America
Americans have been bagging on Donald Trump for two years. Democrats led the charge that the current administration has fomented discord, divisiveness and racial tension. It is easy to get…
Why McSally Lost
In the 2018 midterm election, Democrat Kyrsten Sinema narrowly beat out Republican Martha McSally after a long and contentious battle to fill the seat vacated by Jeff Flake with the…
Wall Security
Need a Pacifier? The current President of the United States campaigned on building a wall between our country and Mexico. He promised Mexico would pay for the wall, too. Since…
Count Every Ballot
We find ourselves less than a week after the 2018 midterm elections, and entering the final stretch of the Year of the Suppressed Voter. Here I am writing about whether…
Was there a Blue Wave?
Was there a blue wave? The midterm elections of 2018 are done, was there a blue wave? Some would argue since Republicans gained seats in the Senate that a blue…
Civic Engagement
Someone has to do it In order to live in a civilized society, there must be rules and people to oversee the rules are observed. The most important of…
The Corporatocracy of Dysfunctional America
Realizing America is a corporatocracy is like having Mrs. Robinson for a neighbor. Secretly, we suspect her marriage might not be all that blissful. She does drink a bit too…
Greed
Collateral Damage and the Impact on the Great American Shrinking Wallet I am 58 years old, retired and not where I saw life for myself at this stage in my…