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Trial by Media: Dangerous Election Strategy Bites Back

October 31, 2016 by Bob Prokop Leave a Comment

Sure winner Hillary Clinton had a pretty good ride while her campaign fanned the flames of the trial by media her opponent has been subjected to. Now the negative spotlight shines brightly upon her. Clinton’s dangerous election strategy turned around and bit her on the backside. When you play with fire you can get burned. If you are a public figure determined to whip up … [Read more...] about Trial by Media: Dangerous Election Strategy Bites Back

Being Right is No Reason to Abuse Power & Influence

October 26, 2016 by Bob Prokop Leave a Comment

In politics being right is impossible. The important thing is being able to convince people you have the answer when you are wrong. Career politicians know this. It’s how they stay in office. If they can’t be right and don’t live up to their promises they make sure there are other people to blame for their failures. Being convincing is what counts. It gives the appearance of … [Read more...] about Being Right is No Reason to Abuse Power & Influence

Americans Attacked Because of Who We Pick for President

October 21, 2016 by Bob Prokop Leave a Comment

Coal miner. Courtesy Library of Congress.

It began with a mean-spirited remark about Americans being deplorable. The reason? We were supporting Hillary Clinton's opponent and she didn't like it. Republican campaign rallies were disrupted. There were reports of violence. The trouble was pinned on conservative voters. The media stepped in. This week The Hill reported that we have proof of a coordinated effort by … [Read more...] about Americans Attacked Because of Who We Pick for President

Kaine, Clinton Want Us to be Ashamed of America

October 7, 2016 by Bob Prokop Leave a Comment

Tim Kaine Briefed at NASA.

Author’s note October 8, 2016: this post was published just before the Trump audio tape crisis began. What has changed since yesterday? Democrats and their media are having a field day. We expect that. They will never acknowledge their candidate’s tacit acceptance of Bill Clinton’s behavior in the White House. We don’t deserve what we are getting from the GOP. Republicans … [Read more...] about Kaine, Clinton Want Us to be Ashamed of America

Best Reasons Not to Vote This November Are?

September 25, 2016 by Bob Prokop Leave a Comment

Author’s note: for a quick read on why you shouldn’t vote in November 2018 either, scroll down to the September 2018 update. I suspect a lot of people have made the decision not to vote this year. They don’t want to have anything to do with this election or our candidates, though I’m not sure why. There is a clear choice. One talks too much and the other doesn’t say enough. … [Read more...] about Best Reasons Not to Vote This November Are?

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