Commentary
As an observer of the political scene, especially those making the news in either party, I noted a change in the tone of Elissa Slotkin, Michigan’s newest Senator. I never cease to be amazed at how quickly politics can change not only how a person is viewed, but how that person changes his or her view of what is important.… read more
Commentary
A couple of things affecting the other side of the aisle since my April 16, 2025, edition, “Assessing the Future of the Democrat Party,” caught my eye. And, too, notes on Trump resistance.
Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders again appeared before big crowds of young people in California on their “anti-oligarchy” tour. … read more
Commentary
Shuffling through my stack of stuff, I decided to read the Spectator piece by Aiden McLaughlin, “Can the Democrats rediscover themselves in the age of Trump?
I was reminded that it was in the 1990’s, that I began paying more attention to politics, following the comments of Democrat pollster Doug Schoen, who generally presented an honest viewpoint of his party, avoiding the talking points.… read more
Commentary
Within my stack of stuff is a folder with articles having comments, some personal views, of President Trump since he uncorked the Trump doctrine on tariffs. I thought I would share some of them with you, along with my comments, of course.
Consider the Source
In two articles, individuals at the leftist Economist were quoted, with one, James Bennet, saying it “conceivable that Republicans could rise up against him.” … read more
Commentary
I know. I know. I haven’t written since my last edition, “I’m Not a Fiduciary, But I Am Invested in Your Best Interests,” on April 5. It followed my pieces on tariffs and Trump’s negotiation tactics on the previous two days.
Writer’s block? Not exactly. It’s the country’s rapidly changing financial overview, day by day, even hour by hour. … read more
Commentary
In my April 4, edition, I addressed the hit on the market to the 162 million Americans who own stock, reminding you that patience is a virtue, don’t panic when you see your 401(k) going down.
Then, on April 5, I cautioned you about listening to the talking heads on one of those leftist networks or reading an article by someone with questionable financial knowledge. … read more
Commentary
Shortly after Donald Trump took office, I recall Washington Times political commentator Charles Hurt discussing Trump’s habit of announcing something he was planning to introduce, and the resulting backlash it often generated.
He went on to explain how people just don’t understand how the president operates, how he’s always prepared to negotiate. … read more
Commentary
With the stock market reporting a major hit today, it’s no wonder more Americans are queasy over President Trump’s Liberation Day move with tariffs. After all, Gallop tells us that 162 million Americans, or 62 percent of U.S. adults, now own stock.
However, the bottom half own just one percent of all stocks and mutual fund shares, with most of them indirectly holding stocks through a mutual fund, an index fund, or a retirement account, like a 401(k).… read more
Commentary
It’s that time again when I leaf through my stack of stuff, some old news but worthy of salvaging for my commentary, including those on lawsuits and rogue judges.
No president has faced more charges under the law than President Trump, in his first term, while campaigning for his return to office, and now in his second term.… read more
Commentary
After publishing my March 25, edition, “Democrats Wrong on Trump’s Adversity to Women,” I was struck by the president’s response to a reporter’s question about women, a question the left has struggled with.
“Since Democrats seem to struggle answering this question,” she asked, “I wanted to ask you, what is a woman, and why is it important that we understand the difference between men and women?”… read more