Tag: Trump

Opinion

What is the Republican health care plan?

The 45th president has raised the issue of destroying the Affordable Healthcare Act (ACA) also known as Obamacare. For the last decade Republicans have talked about repealing and replacing Obamacare, but they have never shared their plan for replacing Obamacare. The repeal part of their plan has been attempted numerous times and was barely defeated most recently. It is frightening that a major political party would be reckless enough to take away healthcare rights (from those with pre-existing conditions) without any plan to protect those citizens. American must focus on issues that impact the majority and demand respect in the 2020 elections.

Opinion

Still waiting for the Mueller report

William Barr has received the Mueller report which is about what happened during the 2016 US elections. William Barr has written a conclusion about the Mueller Report; everyone else is still waiting to find out what the report says. We will hopefully find out the details very soon, but we cannot take seriously pronouncements of innocence when all that we know from the US Department of Justice is a summary written by a man who said he did not believe there should have been an investigation of the president in the first place. There is so much to do and enjoy in our great country. Let’s stay focused on enjoying the blessings of liberty while focused on maintaining them.

Opinion

When was the last time…

When was the last time an American President made repeated personal attacks on a dead American hero or politician? I can’t think of any examples. Why do a large number of people calling themselves Republicans approve of this behavior? Everyone should be concerned when our institutions do not take a stand against abhorrent or criminal behavior. Our republic needs the stability provided by high expectations and accountability for the public behaviors of our leaders and citizens. We cannot allow decency to disappear from the public square, and we must hold those who attack it accountable.

Opinion, Words to ponder

Is the President worth it?

Is it worth it to the country to impeach a president when he is clearly guilty of felony behavior on issues from national security, to emoluments, to tax evasion? Do we say no this time and then pursue the next guy? Do American leaders tell us that major criminal behavior does not matter if you gain the highest office? What do we say to all of those facing legal jeopardy or risking their lives to enforcing our laws when it is obvious that the law does not apply to all? When does the specter of moral and legal system decay become too much for citizens and leadership to ignore?

Opinion, Self improvement, Words to ponder

What does the term liar mean?

When is a liar made? Is a person forever a liar after misspeaking once? Does lying or misstating to the same person, or group twice make you a liar? If you lie to a group of people thousands of times make you a liar? I guess it is in the eye of the beholder. I think we all recognize what we would call a liar when we see the behavior. I believe when you disbelieve or doubt a person due to prior experience then you are dealing with a liar. But can’t a liar tell the truth,or be on the side of truth based on experience also?

Opinion

United States of America Cabinet Officers

When are you not qualified to be a member of the cabinet of the President of the United States of America? If you make an illegal deal not to prosecute a child rapist are you not qualified to serve the American people? Or does it not matter if you excuse the rape of dozens of American teenage girls? Do we have no standards of decency for the President of the United States or the people he puts in charge of our federal agencies? When do people who say they have morals become outraged? Is outrage by the people who say they have morals a thing of the past? The American people must speak loudly.

Opinion

A Pathetic President

What is a pathetic President? Is a pathetic president one whose word is meaningless because he lies all the time about everything and anything? Is a pathetic president one who does not believe the people that they have appointed to give advice? Is a pathetic president one who runs up debt for future generations to pay without good reason or explanation? Is a pathetic president one who destroys and threatens democratic institutions to preserve their twisted self-image which itself is based on lies? Is a pathetic president one who drives allies to express concern about the trustworthiness of the United States of America? Is a pathetic president all of the above?

Opinion

Is America a great country because it is hard to build walls?

Today we are witnessing a President fighting hard to build a wall. Does the fact that the President have to fight so hard in his effort to build a wall mean that we are a thoughtful country? Many question what a wall would do, what it would represent, and ho much it would cost. Our republic with it’s passionate and engaged citizens is a case study for the world. I believe we make mistakes, but also show that we develop some of the best solutions to the challenges of human civilization.

Opinion

Odd moment

When the president stated that the legislative branch could not investigate him if they wanted to maintain prosperity and a functioning government (I paraphrase); he shared a frightening thought. Is the president above the law, or was he just being hyperbolic? There is never a dull day with him in office if you follow politics. I hope his mindset does not spread. We have a governor who one day apologized for being in a photograph with racist issues (klu klux klan person next to one in blackface), and the next day said it was not him. It is important for politicians to respect the voters and our constitutional system of government. As voters we must stay vigilant and demand that the truth is the cornerstone of our institutions and debates over policy.