Too often something you want takes a big piece out of you when you get it, like a cute stray dog that sinks its teeth into your hand the moment you offer it a snack. Trump’s plans to repeal the “no stumping from the pulpit” Johnson Amendment runs a big risk of doing exactly that. Johnson Amendment repeal: did Trump think this one through? The Johnson Amendment repeal is … [Read more...] about Johnson Amendment Repeal Will Bite Back in a Big Way
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Contempt for President Trump: a Real Threat to America
I am not surprised that Jimmy Carter is attending the inauguration. Whether or not you agree with his politics it’s hard to argue that the man has integrity. He is also wise enough to know that turning his back on America’s leader is a foolish thing to do. This isn’t the time to show contempt for President Trump. It’s time to show the world we can recover from a hateful, … [Read more...] about Contempt for President Trump: a Real Threat to America
No Jobs, No Food Means Fewer Illegals to Deport
When it comes to political predicaments it’s hard to top having to please everyone on immigration. The obvious solution is to do nothing. That hasn't worked so well and is a damned no matter what you do scenario. Short of deporting every last illegal by the end of January, Trump will have a hard time pleasing hard liners. Even taking the middle road won’t be good enough for the … [Read more...] about No Jobs, No Food Means Fewer Illegals to Deport
More Perfect Union? Preamble’s Principles Died This Year
Chicago took down its Trump signs.1 The city no longer deemed him worthy of its respectful brown placards. Removing the signs in this destitute sanctuary city is probably more of an honor to a Republican than putting them up, but no one would argue that payback and disrespect are a sign of the times. This is just another example of how the more perfect union the country was … [Read more...] about More Perfect Union? Preamble’s Principles Died This Year
We Want Fear, Respect, Trust from President Trump
After the election the media gleefully brought us stories of people who were fearful of what a President Trump might do. Many were afraid of being deported. Others lived in fear of hate crimes. They recited what they had been told to believe. Their words only emphasized America’s need for fear, respect, and trust. Threats of a Trump overreach show just how skewed the country’s … [Read more...] about We Want Fear, Respect, Trust from President Trump