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Lifelong Republicans: You don’t have to leave the party, because it already left you

I would never suggest that my friends who are lifelong Republicans abandon their principles. I *do* suggest that the Republican Party already abandoned them, leaving behind those who actually believe in small government, low taxes and national security. I think if you have any doubt about the difference, I would suggest that you -really-, Read More

Democrats and Republicans: What’s the Difference?

An old friend of mine recently shared a propaganda post with the tired old theme that there’s no different between political parties, that Democrats and Republicans are the same, that you can’t trust any of them.   I agree that some politicians are untrustworthy. Some are liars. But to suggest that the political parties, Read More

The party of fiscal responsibility isn’t who you think it is

1980-1992 Republicans: Increase the deficit year over year because it’s important for national security and tax cuts. Ends in a major recession   1992 – 2000 Congressional Republicans suddenly become deficit hawks. Even as the White House COMPLETELY ELIMINATES the budget deficit and turns a surplus for the first time since before World War, Read More

John Kelly’s Comments on the Civil War and Lee are wrong, wrong, wrong

I know we’re all supposed to genuflect with our hero-worship of veterans and senior generals etc etc etc, but John Kelly’s latest comments have made me lose respect.   Let’s break this out a little.   The Civil War was, in fact, about not wanting to compromise.   What, exactly, where they unwilling to, Read More

Just Remember to Breathe now available in seven languages

Hi friends, I got word this week that the new Chinese translation of Just Remember to Breathe is available, bringing the number of languages this books is available in up to seven.  Seven languages!  It’s hard for me to believe!  I love the look of the Chinese language cover too.   English – Amazon Nook Kobo iBooks Google Audible German, Read More

Help! I can’t turn off the news!

I have a confession to make. I can’t turn off the news. I’ve been politically engaged all my life, on some level or another. I came of age at a time when the prospect of nuclear war between the United States and the Soviet Union loomed over us all. I remember the Iran-Contra hearings,, Read More

Speaking at American University

These days it’s impossible to find anyone who supported invading Iraq, but back in 2003 it was a wildly popular idea. This clip is from a conference at American University where I talked about opposition to the war.  

Trump admin moves to roll back transgender protections

Some thoughts on the latest moves by the Trump administration. 1) Kids (and adults) who are transgender are at higher risk of assault, abuse and murder than just about any other minority in our country 2) Transgender kids are who they are. Most report that their gender identity was fixed at a very young, Read More

Prologue / Sam: September 13th

This is an unedited, not cleaned up scene which will probably make into the novel I’ve been working on for the last year or so. Would love your feedback !  The last time I saw Brenna was her sixteenth birthday, September 14, two years ago. The day before her birthday was a Friday. I’ll, Read More

Four Days In, Trump PROVES who he works for (hint: it’s not us)

It’s only four days in to the new administration, but President Trump has already proved that we have our work cut out for us if we’re going to get through the next four years. Here’s the summary of just a few of his actions in ONLY the first few days, a summary which makes, Read More