A Writer’s Blog

  • “Democracy”: The Attack on Our Democracy, Hidden in Plain Sight

    Originally posted on Diane Ravitch's blog: A blogger who identifies as “democracy” posted this comment, with which I agree. The bottom line is that Trump has lots and lots of Russian “mob” money, in Russia, the mob and the state are one and the same. Trump has tapped tons of Russian moola, which is one… Read more

  • The Taste of Joy and the Sound of Winning

    The winning roar from thousands of voices is a powerful force. Read more

  • Thank You, Wealthy Robber Barons, for the Freedom to be a Free Rider!

    Thank You, Wealthy Robber Barons, for the Freedom to be a Free Rider!

    Originally posted on gadflyonthewallblog:   ? Wow! I now have a real choice when it comes to my union! ? At least, that’s what the email I got from the Mackinac Center says! ? Now that the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in the Janus vs. AFSCME case, I don’t have to pay any of my… Read more

  • It’s Not Rude to Refuse Service to Sarah Huckabee Sanders. It’s the Height of Respect

    It’s Not Rude to Refuse Service to Sarah Huckabee Sanders. It’s the Height of Respect

    Originally posted on gadflyonthewallblog:   ? We’ve all heard the story by now. ? ? Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders went to the Red Hen restaurant and was refused service because she works for the Trump administration. ? ? But while many far right and mainstream media outlets are decrying the restaurateur’s decision as discourteous,… Read more

  • Boredom

    People who are often bored are at a greater risk of developing anxiety, depression, and drug or alcohol addiction. Read more

  • Anya Kamenetz: “A Nation at Risk” Cooked the Books

    Originally posted on Diane Ravitch's blog: ? In this report by NPR journalist Anya Kamenetz, we learn that the famous 1983 report “A Nation at Risk,” we learn that the Reagan-era Commission “cooked the books.” Kamenetz interviewed two of the original commission members and learned that the commission knew its conclusion in advance, then cherry-picked… Read more