Author Archena Posted on April 8, 2025April 8, 2025Categories Current, MondayTags , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Tariffs: Bane, Boondoggle or Ballyhoo?

Yes. What? Oh, do you prefer ‘all of the above’? No, I will not tell you what the words mean, Whippersnapper! Isn’t that what Chat GPT is for these days? Pretending I’m not talking to a three year old… Yes, the tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration on practically the whole world are all three things. Which one to whom kinda depends on who you ask. Bane to friend and foe alike – no one likes having to pay the … Continue reading “Tariffs: Bane, Boondoggle or Ballyhoo?”

Author Archena Posted on April 1, 2025April 1, 2025Categories MondayTags , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Calm Down, Europe

Seriously? One little kick in the proverbial behind and you’re convinced the United States is suddenly ‘unreliable’? Does your definition of reliability involve promising to do something and not bothering for twelve years? ‘Cause we Americans seem to recall you European NATO members promising to get your defense spending up to 2% of GDP back when Obama was still in office. Just so you know, 2% was half of the 4% of GDP that the US spent on defense at … Continue reading “Calm Down, Europe”

Author Archena Posted on March 25, 2025March 25, 2025Categories Current, MondayTags , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Can the Democrat Party Rebuild?

I forgot to mention this possibility in my last post. Yeah, it’s possible. Not probable at the moment and impossible to predict, but possible. If – very big if – it happened, what would it look like? Basically, there would be an internal fight for control of the party. It might start with a split between the Clinton and Obama camps with each trying to gain control of the party. Neither of those camps is particularly in favor with their … Continue reading “Can the Democrat Party Rebuild?”

Author Archena Posted on March 18, 2025March 18, 2025Categories MondayTags , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

The Democrat Party Is Dead

It officially died on Friday, March 14, 2025. Don’t look at me in that tone of voice! I didn’t kill it. The Democrats did that all by themselves. Yep, that’s a pretty specific date. Enjoy it. It’s extremely rare that an exact date gets applied to a political condition. So, why do I say it happened Friday? The Democrat leadership played themselves. The forced a situation where either they shutdown the government on Friday which would have cost them the … Continue reading “The Democrat Party Is Dead”

Author Archena Posted on February 17, 2025February 17, 2025Categories Current, MondayTags , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Immigration: The Two Edged Sword

The issues around immigration to the United States are mired in hype, hoopla and plain old snake oil. Ninety percent of the time legal and illegal immigration are conflated as if they were the same thing. They aren’t. Yes, America is a nation of immigrants. The American continents are entire continents of immigrants, if anthropologists are to be believed. There are no native Americans because there’s no moral difference between 250 years and 20,000. We’re all immigrants. Except it’s total … Continue reading “Immigration: The Two Edged Sword”

Author Archena Posted on December 30, 2024December 30, 2024Categories Current, MondayTags , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Is the World Going Crazy?

Nope, it’s just straightening out a few messes. Unfortunately, political messes are seldom straightened out quietly. So while there is a lot of stuff exploding at the moment, it’s a relatively minor readjustment. Major readjustments involve world wars. I vote we skip that this go around. At present, no one is doing anything that involves the US showing up with our idea of overwhelming force. While quite a bit is going on, it’s not world war level. It’s mostly Keystone … Continue reading “Is the World Going Crazy?”

Author Archena Posted on November 11, 2024November 11, 2024Categories Monday, SpecialTags , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Thank You, Veterans

There are no veterans remaining from the War to End All Wars. World War I didn’t end all wars but it did begin the tradition of remembering those who died on the field of battle defending their nations. In Europe, they call it Remembrance Day and display the red poppy, recalling the poet’s words In Flanders Fields. Those who died on the bloody fields of World War I have not been forgotten even though those who fought alongside them and … Continue reading “Thank You, Veterans”

Author Archena Posted on October 30, 2024October 30, 2024Categories Current, MondayTags , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Is Trump Going to Win Big?

My best assessment is that the race is his to lose. I think Trump would have to actively sabotage his own campaign to lose at this point. However, last I looked, I am not omniscient so I could, in fact, be wrong. Not that I’m going to let that stop me. If you wanted omniscient, you’d be praying to the Almighty, not reading my little blog, or watching a silly eagle in a BBQ apron while I ramble on. Now … Continue reading “Is Trump Going to Win Big?”

Author Archena Posted on October 16, 2024October 16, 2024Categories MondayTags , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Twenty-One Days: The Final Furlong

What a race! Here they come, around the curve, heading for home! It’s too close to call! Turbo Trump seems to have his second wind but Hyped-Up Harris is pulling out all the stops! They’re neck and neck coming down the stretch. It’s going to be a photo finish! Eh, probably not. As exciting as having a close race makes things, the race is being called by a guy who left his glasses at home. Three weeks out there’s a … Continue reading “Twenty-One Days: The Final Furlong”

Author Archena Posted on October 8, 2024October 8, 2024Categories Current, MondayTags , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Is Harris Going to Win?

Probably not. We won’t know until all those votes get counted. So VOTE! You are one of those ‘give us the details’ people, aren’t you? Fine, let’s break the race down so far: Polls Real Clear Politics is our aggregator of choice. Habit is the main reason but you can call it ‘consistency’ if that sounds all sciency to you. We’re going to go fast through this first part so you may want to look at the blog or video … Continue reading “Is Harris Going to Win?”