The Nobel Institute gave the 2025 Peace Prize to the leader of the Venezuelan opposition party, Maria Corina Machado, for her work in the struggle for democracy in Venezuela. That same day (October 10, 2025) Machado went on X and dedicated her prize to Donald Trump. Note: I have no idea what Machado means by … Read more
Also because their hearts are corrupted, and the things which they are willing to bring upon others, and love to have others suffer, may come upon themselves to the very uttermost; –Doctrine and Covenants 121:13 A real-time digital tracking initiative by Boston epidemiologist Brooke Nichols indicates that as of early December 2025 more than 661,000 people have … Read more
On Thursday November 6th, during a Presidential announcement, a guest fainted in the Oval Office. The photo above, taken during the event, perfectly captures how Donald Trump feels about people in need. He ignores them completely. He looked and then turned away… Donald Trump, a person without a single sympathetic instinct, stood staring straight ahead, … Read more
The Republican Administration is working rapidly and mindlessly to destroy our economy, our international standing, public health, and the rule of law. The illegal and idiotic tariffs, the harassment of tourists, the threatening letters to heads of state, the kidnapping of those who harvest our food and build our homes, the firing of those who … Read more
After his first month back in office, the direction that Trump plans to take our country is now frighteningly clear. His ignorant toxic narcissism has set us up for disaster on many fronts. National weakness The Donald has always been in thrall to the dictators and strongmen of the world. Now he is actively weakening … Read more
The heart of the American experiment in democracy, indeed, the heart of civilization generally, is respect for law and order. Various empires throughout history have kept “law and order” through force or threat of force, but in a Constitutional democracy the law, and the scope of authority of those who make the laws, and limits … Read more
There are a number of recent news stories about the ways the incoming President-elect’s policies will likely hurt the Americans who voted for him. People who have undocumented family members somehow seem to believe that Trump’s plans for mass deportations will not affect their relatives. People who depend on government benefits that Trump has promised … Read more
Kakistocracy, noun – a government run by the worst, least qualified, or most unscrupulous citizens. Donald J. Trump has been nominating candidates for positions in his government. The list is very revealing about both Trump himself and about the type of government he is about to subject us to. He started out with his ill-fated … Read more