Tag Archives: Politics

Olympic Dishonesty

Posted on July 26, 2021 by terryshen

  It is hot & humid here in Washington DC with temperature in the low 90’s and Dew Point 71 degree Fahrenheit.  But in comparison, I feel a lot worse for the athletes competing in the Tokyo summer Olympics.  Because … Continue reading →

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Law Of Proxemics

Posted on July 17, 2021 by terryshen

Being near to the Nation’s Capital, one could not help but be drowning in politics – always news, scandals, and intrigues.  As politics goes, Washington DC is the seat of power and the playground for power junkies. From the President … Continue reading →

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More Fires & Floods

Posted on July 16, 2021 by terryshen

  The weather disaster headlines today are concerning:  “The largest wildfire in the US is only 7% contained,” reads the CNN and “Europe floods: At least 120 dead and hundreds unaccounted for,” the BBC.  Are these the writings on the … Continue reading →

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Week In Review – 4 Jul 2021

Posted on July 4, 2021 by terryshen

Happy Fourth! America.  Yes the Coronavirus pandemic is still with us, but there are lots to be happy on this holiday. For one, almost 60% of all adults in the US are fully vaccinated and 67% had got at least … Continue reading →

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How Just Is Our Justice System?

Posted on June 30, 2021 by terryshen

  Innocent until proven guilty is a precept under our legal framework.  The process of proving someone’s guilt is conducted inside a courtroom.  But like any human systems, error happens.  The question is how much error can we tolerate? Would … Continue reading →

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Why? Why? Why?

Posted on June 26, 2021 by terryshen

  A few pieces of news have been swirling in my head: The 12 story Miami Condominium that partially collapsed in the middle of the night (Thursday morning 1:30 AM to be specific) with 4 dead and 159 missing. A … Continue reading →

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Thank Goodness We Are Free

Posted on June 23, 2021 by terryshen

  The number of Americans have been vaccinated against the Covid-19 as of yesterday are at 45.8% and 54.1% (full and one shot only respectively).  The progress is slower than the White House has hoped which is 70% by the … Continue reading →

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Week In Review – 30 May 2021

Posted on May 30, 2021 by terryshen

It’s Memorial Day Weekend, the unofficial start of summer.  Instead of backyard cookout, the occasion is punctuated by rain, and hot-cold weather.  Which has my house air conditioning and heat cycling on and off.  Confusing as it may, one thing … Continue reading →

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Winning At All Costs?

Posted on May 28, 2021 by terryshen

  Senate Republicans today blocked a bill that would form an Independent bipartisan commission to investigate the 6 January assault on the Capital. Yes, the one that happened merely four months ago with 5 people died, 140 injured, and 495 … Continue reading →

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Forces Of Un-nature

Posted on May 21, 2021 by terryshen

  In nature many forces exist: gravity, polarity, heat, wind, etc.  The list goes on.  These forces of nature are, for the most part, in balance.  Seasonal hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires not withstanding.   We have pretty much learned, or are learning, to … Continue reading →

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