CRAZY TOWN, USA

It’s a pattern historians have seen many times before: It starts with the quiet dismantling of oversight and the abolition of regulations, and it ends with institutions that serve only those in power. The US used to have strong institutions and a vigorous vocal opposition; but seeing these government watchdogs being summarily dismissed should make […]

Lament for the 1970s

[It is sad and ironic that I posted this blog mere weeks before former president Jimmy Carter’s passing. He will be sorely missed…] It’s a darn good thing Jimmy Carter is still alive, otherwise he’d be spinning in his grave right now. Carter recently celebrated his 100th birthday! Proof that only the good DON’T die […]

PUERTO RICO IS NOT FUNNY

The disgusting, racist jokes made by supposed comedian Tony “pinch a loaf” Hinchcliffe at Donald tRump’s Nazi rally Sunday night at Madison Square Garden have been widely condemned by all living beings on Earth, while the Republican Party simply doubles down on the hate. In front of the assembled GOP, Hinchcliffe insulted Puerto Ricans [for […]