Here's a toast to the die-hard Trumpers, which includes some family and friends. It must be tough trying to stay on board the Trump Train after this first year of foolishness. I think Trump actually tried to do a campaign-style rally a while back, and he couldn't fill up half a small high school gym. … Continue reading Trump Rally Tonight
My 2 Cents: The National Security Strategy of the USA, Nov 2025
President Trump just released a new National Security Strategy (NSS), November 2025, making a significant shift from all previous NSSes. Like Trump’s negotiations for peace in Ukraine, his new NSS focuses more on economics and business deals than it does with supporting American values of freedom and democracy abroad. And it shamefully casts dispersion on … Continue reading My 2 Cents: The National Security Strategy of the USA, Nov 2025
Steve Wiktoff – Trump’s Trusted Scam-Artist Negotiator
I asked ChatGPT: Examine the roll of Steve Witkoff as Trump's principal envoy to Russia in support of negotiating a Ukraine-Russia peace deal. Is he an honest broker? Is he even-handed between Russia and Ukraine? Here's the response: Short answer: based on the published leaks and reporting, Steve Witkoff does not look like an even-handed, … Continue reading Steve Wiktoff – Trump’s Trusted Scam-Artist Negotiator
Trump and the Rule of Law
The rule of law in America was trashed by the justice system to allow Trump back into power, and now is being trashed by Trump himself on several fronts, to consolidate power in the executive branch, enrich himself and his cronies, and exact revenge on his enemies. Much of America’s success is based on having … Continue reading Trump and the Rule of Law
Quantico Confessional
Here’s my thoughts on the 30 Sep 2025 commander’s call for senior military leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico. Initially, SECDEF Hegseth called the meeting for himself only to address the military leaders, but when President Trump got wind of it, he naturally inserted himself in as the final speaker, because, you know, Don loves … Continue reading Quantico Confessional
Let’s MAGA Dance
Sometimes you've got to forget all this political crap, and just dance. Who's with me? I think I love Donald TrumpWarmly floating MAGA tranceReality can’t change my feelingsI just hit the floor and dance Let’s dancePut on your slippers and slide for Donald TrumpHear that husky voiceLose your body in the musicIs there really any … Continue reading Let’s MAGA Dance
Authoritarian Trump and the Decline of American Democracy
I asked ChatGPT: What aspects of the current Trump administration are similar to authoritarian regimes around the world and in history? Here's the answer (welcome to the decline of freedom and democracy in America): Here are several key authoritarian-oriented traits and behaviors exhibited by the current Trump administration—and how they echo patterns seen in authoritarian … Continue reading Authoritarian Trump and the Decline of American Democracy
Trump Plays Putin Patty-Cake
August 22, 2025, in the Oval Office: President Donald Trump proudly holds a photo of him with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, and brags about what good friends they are. Trump playin’ Putin patty-cakeTo pave the way for peaceTrump not big on history booksOr lessons that they teach Russia wants more Ukrainian landPay up, … Continue reading Trump Plays Putin Patty-Cake
America’s Shame On Display in Alaska
August 15, 2025: Trump greets Putin on the tarmac at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska. Trump invited Putin to a meeting in AlaskaBut did Don ask him about the 30,000 children kidnapped?Or the 50,000 Ukrainian civilians dead or woundedOr Putin’s use of chemical weapons in the warOr Russia’s systematic use of torture in occupied … Continue reading America’s Shame On Display in Alaska
Mar a Lago Creep Alert
Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump at the Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, in 1997. “We have certain things in common, Jeffrey”Said the birthday card from DonPerhaps a reference to under-age girlsDon knows Jeff likes them young “A pal is a wonderful thing…. Happy Birthday”Then comes the darkest, deepestTrump goes on to say“May every day … Continue reading Mar a Lago Creep Alert
Waipahu Bob 