Sadly, the big story of the day is yet another mass shooting. As I write, we know a 46-year-old white man (I won’t write his name) with a long history of antisemitic posting online shot at least 12 people in a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania synagogue.Currently, reports are saying four of the 12 victims have died. Six… Continue reading Abortion and the Second Amendment
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News Updates for October 23, 2018
I start almost every day by reading the Washington Post, New York Times, and stories from other news outlets. This morning, I decided to, when possible, begin posting quick thoughts on the news of the day. Below are a few thoughts on some of the stories making news today.
America’s Illegitimate Political System
The verdict for this episode is: in America, minority rules. https://media.blubrry.com/jonathansimeonepodcast/content.blubrry.com/jonathansimeonepodcast/Minority_rules.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 5:43 — 2.6MB) | Embedsubscribe to my podcast Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | RSS | Subscribe to Jonathan's Verdicts
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Debunking Arguments in Support of Kavanaugh
Now that Kavanaugh has been confirmed, this post doesn’t have much value. Still, I think it’s worth publishing the truth. Below are a few of the arguments advanced by Kavanaugh supporters and my rebuttals.
Reviewing Bob Woodward’s Fear: Trump in the White House
Bob Woodward’s Fear: Trump in the White House doesn’t provide any surprising information or startling allegations for people who have been following the disgrace known as the Trump administration. Still, I’m glad I read the book. If you enjoy politics, want to learn more about the most dysfunctional administration in American history, or you simply… Continue reading Reviewing Bob Woodward’s Fear: Trump in the White House
Contrasting Obama and Trump
Today, Barack Obama gave an impassioned speech focussed on the commonalities shared by Americans and need for us to move forward together. Today, Donald Trump was talking about an Op-Ed written by a member of his administration accusing him of incompetence.
Hiding Behind an Anonymous Op-Ed is cowardice
The New York Times has published an anonymous Op-Ed from a “senior member” of the Trump administration. The piece is extremely critical of Trump; it all but calls him unfit for office and incompetent.
What the Kavanaugh Confirmation Process is Really About
All of the dirty tricks and breaks from tradition being perpetrated by the GOP to make sure Brett Kavanaugh is confirmed are happening for one reason: Republicans are aware they are likely to lose the House in November. In 2020, they are likely to lose the Senate and the presidency. The only way they can… Continue reading What the Kavanaugh Confirmation Process is Really About
Russell Building Controversy Highlights GOP Racism
Richard Russel, was as many of his time, extremely complicated. On one hand, he was a staunch supporter of President Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal that lifted many out of poverty. On the other hand, Richard Russell was a racist and a white supremacist.
Democrats Should Stop Talking About Impeachment
The verdict for this episode is: Trump should be removed from office, but won’t. https://media.blubrry.com/jonathansimeonepodcast/content.blubrry.com/jonathansimeonepodcast/Democrats_Impeachment.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 4:22 — 2.0MB) | Embedsubscribe to my podcast Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | RSS | Subscribe to Jonathan's Verdicts
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