Every prospectus associated with any kind of investment contains the words, “past performance is not indicative of future results,” or something similar. However, even with this caveat, most investors will review the past performance of whatever fund, stock, company, executive or other asset or person they are considering investing in and factor that into their… Continue reading November 18, 2024

We are witnessing just the tip of the iceberg of corruption that is likely to become one of the hallmarks of the Trump administration. The House Ethics Committee was about to release what is purported to be a very damaging report on former Representative Matt Gaetz when he suddenly resigned after being nominated by Trump… Continue reading November 16, 2024

It is quite clear from Trump’s initial actions and his choices for top government positions that Trump has no intention of governing, he intends to rule. Anyone who thought Trump was bluffing when he said he was only going to be a dictator just for ‘Day 1’ and that he wasn’t lying through his teeth… Continue reading November 15, 2024

I have read several articles and headlines in which various people use words like ‘stunned’, ’shocked’, ‘appalled’ or, the more spineless, ‘no comment’ when asked about some of Trump’s recent picks to staff high level positions in his administration. My question is, “Why the hell is anyone shocked or appalled or surprised by absolutely anything… Continue reading November 14, 2024

There will be plenty of time to review and analyze all of Trump’s picks for high level government positions. I particularly like the choice of Pete Hegseth, former Fox News host, to head up the Department of Defense and, arguably, the most powerful military in the world. There are those who will point out that… Continue reading November 13, 2024

As Trump reveals his Cabinet and other high-level positions in his administration, one thing is clear, primary qualifications include 1) loyalty to Trump and in most cases, 2) election denialism. As expected, Trump will surround himself with proven sycophants who will rarely, if ever, challenge Trump. The guard rails have come off. If I were… Continue reading November 12, 2024

Rather than engage in a diatribe about the current political situation and the pitfalls I see ahead, I’d simply like to acknowledge all of the men and women in uniform and their families who have sacrificed so much for this country – the land of the free and the home of the brave. I have… Continue reading November 11, 2024

As I have said before, I believe many people who voted for Trump don’t fully realize the magnitude of the problems that may arise during Trump 2.0.  Trump famously said during his first term he believed, as President, he had virtually unlimited authority. That view has been bolstered by the unfathomable decision handed down by… Continue reading November 9, 2024

When I was writing about Trump during his first term, I sometimes referred to the administration as a circus (because it was!) and his minions as operating a clown car. Facing into the upcoming ‘Trump redux’ I believe that after he has gained some experience being the Ringmaster the first time around, this show will… Continue reading November 8, 2024

I began writing this blog during the first Trump administration as a way to vent and to exercise my own little ‘war of resistance’ to what I viewed as an egregious attack on our democracy, our freedoms and as the biggest security threat the country had faced in decades. I naively never thought I’d be… Continue reading November 7, 2024