Some observations from the news

There’s been a whirlwind of post-election news, primarily surrounding the transition of President Elect Donald Trump and his appointments, so I thought I would touch on some things you may have missed because, frankly, I think most of you have tuned-out since Nov. 8. I agree, the campaign was too long. Continue reading

Those intolerant Democrats with short memories

“We all make mistakes. I made a mistake when I was a young man … and it’s always been an albatross around my neck … in joining the Ku Klux Klan.” – Sen. Harry Byrd (D-W VA)

For months, Democrats have been calling President-Elect Donald Trump a racist, and have now levelled that charge against his appointees Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL), and Lt. Gen. Mike Flynn and referred to Steve Bannon as a white supremacist. High school and university students are being fed the same garbage. Continue reading

The two faces of President Obama

“Gray skies are gonna clear up; put on a happy face.

Brush off the clouds and cheer up; put on a happy face.

Take off the gloomy mask of tragedy; it’s not your style.

You’ll look so good that you’ll be glad ya decide to smile …”

Two entertainment talents best known for singing “Put on a Happy Face,” Dick Van Dyke and Tony Bennett, probably aren’t singing this song these days. Continue reading