Tag Archives: Politics

Hope Is A Function Of Struggle, Part 2

Posted on February 18, 2019 by

Easy to feel negativism is running rampant.  Not only here at home but around the globe: Teachers revolt, Me Too, Brexit . . .  The list goes on. Seems everyone is fighting; no one trusts each other.  Not even the … Continue reading →

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Is Virtual Community Real?

Posted on February 14, 2019 by

Virtual community such as online social networks is great for information sharing.  Empowered by internet and digital technology, virtual community is information superhighway that covers a wide spectrum of interests and audiences.  Speed, agility, and potential unlimited membership make virtual … Continue reading →

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Of Hopes And Lies

Posted on January 21, 2019 by

The optimistic proverb of Alexander Pope, “hope springs eternal,” is rooted in facts, according to Deborah Mills-Scofield, not fantasy.  Otherwise, it’s no different from dreaming!  A critical distinction worthy of repeating is that hope “rooted in facts.” American voters were … Continue reading →

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Week In Review – 13 Jan 2019

Posted on January 13, 2019 by

Humans have emotions.  Therefore, we can relate to each others.  We sympathize how others feel.  Emotions gives rise to unique human traits such as art and poetry.  Of course, there are downsides as well – regrets, aggression, greed, and destruction … Continue reading →

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Let It Snow

Posted on January 12, 2019 by

As promised the snow is here.  Only more of it.  From Saturday afternoon to Sunday evening, the snow and icy condition will make it a quiet weekend here at the nation’s capital. Congress has gone home and left the government … Continue reading →

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116th Congress – 1st Day

Posted on January 3, 2019 by

A new day on the Capital Hill.  The 116th Congress was sworn in today which introduced many historical first’s on the diversity fronts to this legislative body.  The credit belonged to the people and the 2018 midterm elections. While diversity … Continue reading →

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Welcome 2019

Posted on January 1, 2019 by

  “20 degrees above normal,” is how this first day of the new year came to Washington DC today.  Surely not to miss this opportunity, I went for a morning run, and it was a breezy 51 degree (Fahrenheit). The … Continue reading →

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Government Shutdown

Posted on December 21, 2018 by

Every year the federal government goes through a budget exercise. And it seems shutting down the government somehow gets to be used by politicians as a bargaining chip with impunity. Not taking sides.  But as a taxpayer, I don’t appreciate … Continue reading →

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Thank You Mr. President

Posted on November 19, 2018 by

The headline reads, “2018 election voter turnout: the highest level in a century for a midterm election.”  How remarkable is that! And we have the president to thank for.  Because it was him who had inflamed this voter turnout whether they … Continue reading →

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2018 Midterm Election Eve

Posted on November 5, 2018 by

By now you may have had enough of people telling you to vote tomorrow. At least my phone and mailbox are full from messages and mailers stuffed by both political parties.  The midterms are getting sexy? What’s the fuss? Apparently, the stakes is … Continue reading →

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