Category: Politics
2020 Democratic Primary: Standings Part 2
I decided to make things interesting (and infinitely harder for myself) by expanding the scope of endorsements….
Does This Make Sense?
Alleged children sex trafficker, Jeffrey Epstein killed himself in prison and naturally since he had a connection…
A Long Week
This was a long week. Aside from working a bunch of first shifts, meaning I had to…
A Response From My Senator
A few weeks ago I found a site that allows you to send a letter to your…
Temper Those Expectations
Robert Mueller begins his testimony in front of the House Judiciary Committee and there are many folks…
When Women Ruled the World
I finished Kara Cooney’s excellent book about the six female Egyptian rulers. When Women Ruled the World is…
2020 Democratic Primary: Standings Part 1
Since a few of you have asked for it…here are the first standings! I did not think…
Happy Fourth of July!
I think this year I will be a little more positive than last year. I hope everyone…
More Facebook Stupidity
I saw a few people posting this recently and figured I would mock it. Yep, I am…
Student Loan Bailout
There has been talk lately about eliminating student loan debt, mostly by the Democratic candidates for president,…
2020 Democratic Primary: Our Picks
The Democratic Primary Fantasy League kicked off last night, which meant that everyone participating needed to have…
2020 Democratic Primary: Elizabeth Warren
Who: Elizabeth Warren, Senator from Massachusetts Slogan: “Persist” Positive: She has plans for everything. However, she is not like Hillary…
2020 Democratic Primary: Joe Biden
Who: Joe Biden, former Vice President of the United States Slogan: “Our best days still lie ahead” Positive: Everyone…
2020 Democratic Primary: Bernie Sanders
Who: Bernie Sanders, Senator from Vermont Slogan: “Not me. Us.” Positive: Bernie Sanders is progressive and he has the credentials…
2020 Democratic Primary: Beto O’Rourke
Who: Beto O’Rourke, Member of the House of Representatives from Texas Slogan: “Beto for America, Beto for All” Positive: Even…
2020 Democratic Primary: Kamala Harris
Who: Kamala Harris, Senator from California Slogan: “For the People” Positive: Kamala Harris checks off so many of the boxes…
2020 Democratic Primary: Pete Buttigieg
Who: Pete Buttigieg, Mayor of South Bend, Indiana Slogan: “It’s time for a new generation of American leadership” Positive: He…
2020 Democratic Primary: Cory Booker
Who: Cory Booker, Senator from New Jersey Slogan: “Together, America, We Will Rise” Positive: Very optimistic candidate, running on a…
2020 Democratic Primary: Amy Klobuchar
Who: Amy Klobuchar, Senator from Minnesota Slogan: I cannot find one, which is not a bad thing. Maybe her…
2020 Democratic Primary: Jay Inslee
Who: Jay Inslee, Governor of Washington Slogan: “Our Moment” Positive: Intensely focused on one single issue: climate change. Negative: Intensely focused…