Political Omens
In organizing my old files, this fictional memo from 2008 surprised me with its political omens. Dateline: Dec. 31, 2099 George W. Bush, 43rd President of the United States of America, has been selected Man…
Category: Constitution
The essential document outlining the powers of the Federal government and its limits.
Constitutional Paradox
This dangerous inconsistency in the Constitution, allowing Presidents to overpower the judicial branch, needs to be amended by removing Presidential pardons.
Russian Investigation Gag Order
A gag order doesn't ban discussion. It requires that it take place under oath. That statements will stand up under scrutiny.
The Future of News Media
PBS attempts to hew closer to just-the-facts. Unfortunately they are lumped into lame-stream media by conservative talking heads.
Impact: Personhood at Conception
Personhood at conception gives rights to the might-be-born that supersede the rights of those-who-have-been-born.
Trump and the Constitution
The president's job is to execute policy, not to deny individual rights. Trump doesn't accept that his electoral majority does not invalidate the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
Your Home is Your castle
If you’re old enough and from Maryland, you’ll remember George Mahoney, the Irish descendant asking for Democratic votes, and his slogan “Your home is your castle.” At first glance, the phrase seems sensible and innocuous,…
Ben Carson and Kim Davis
Ben Carson violates his own beliefs with his gay marriage position.
Gay Service and Individual Rights
All public venues must declare whether they will honor requests from gays. Each business will adjust to the inherent demand for their services.
Government and Corporations
Corporations cannot be clearly defined as solely US, untinged by foreign interests. But we are allowing them to affect political elections.