I read the observations of veterans from different countries, of different wars, of different generations. There is a common sentiment, often with equal elements. Some of us would love to be engaged in a war in which we could be entirely invested. Some of us envy a righteous cause. Most of us know and accept… Continue reading SERVICE
Category: Politics
NARCISSISM
A friend recently asked me a direct question. “What is wrong with tRump, that man?” I responded, “He is a narcissist.” I now realize that is not adequate. Relatively few people appreciate the real world consequences of this condition. So today I wrote my friend this: Hi XXXXX, You’d asked me a question the other… Continue reading NARCISSISM
COMING ATTRACTIONS
Three days and counting. I’ve already voted, many Americans have…but this is my very first early vote. I’m not sure I feel any calmer, tho I think that was my hope. Political ads irritate me, those for and against my candidate…yet they’ll continue to run. Probably the most difficult thing to accept is that we… Continue reading COMING ATTRACTIONS
HiStory
HiStory Clearly ALL our passing events constitute American history. But most able to both walk and talk appreciate that our present reality will endure for decades, if not centuries to come. Much like JFK/ Nixon/ Clinton/ 911/ Obama, the next 48 hours will define the direction of both American politics and America itself. This is… Continue reading HiStory
Ukraine
We (The Free World) seem to have an unspoken agreement; to pretend that our actions thus far are likely to create a good outcome in Ukraine. Zelensky and his countrymen are courageous and committed…and they are dying. More than 2 million refugees have been created. Hundreds if not thousands of civilians have died. But I… Continue reading Ukraine
HARD LABOR
I’m a union man, have been since 1971. I pay dues to three separate unions that govern the conditions under which I work as an actor; SAG, AFTRA and AEA. I believe in the value of collective bargaining and organized labor. But I feel that the pendulum has swung too far to the left and… Continue reading HARD LABOR
PRINCE
So here we go. 😉 Erik Prince of Blackwater fame and sibling of Betsy DeVos is floating the idea of the ultimate outsource – turning over the prosecution of our longstanding war in Afghanistan to he and his merry contractor cabal. Says we’re spending $40 billion a year and he can do it for $10… Continue reading PRINCE
BREAD AND CIRCUSES
TIME TO CIRCLE YOUR DOUBLE-WIDES. Bread and circuses are successfully misdirecting your attention from the purposeful dismantling of banking, consumer, environmental, health and civil protections we have enjoyed in recent years. “They” HAVE “taken back their country!” If the cabinet appointments weren’t enough of a clue, you really shouldn’t look up when it rains…you might… Continue reading BREAD AND CIRCUSES
HiStory
HiStory Clearly ALL our passing events constitute American history. But most able to both walk and talk appreciate that our present reality will endure for decades, if not centuries to come. Much like JFK/ Nixon/ Clinton/ 911/ Obama, the next 48 hours will define the direction of both American politics and America itself. This is… Continue reading HiStory