Category Archives: U.S. Politics

People Don’t Take Trump Seriously

Posted on September 27, 2016 by tonyj126

The stock market closes in 75 minutes and the S&P 500 is up 0.65% on the day after a major party presidential candidate – with a legitimate shot at winning the election – said that there is a stock market bubble … Continue reading →

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Clinton v. Trump – The First Debate

Posted on September 27, 2016 by tonyj126

I like to watch college basketball, especially during the NCAA tournament known as March Madness. I don’t like games in which the highly favored team pummels the underdog, but I really enjoy close games and games in which the underdog … Continue reading →

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When Traditional Family Values Cause Pain

Posted on September 24, 2016 by tonyj126

I feel the term “family values” is misused. Wouldn’t you think family values would mean that we treat people as we treat our family members – or should treat them at least? Don’t you think that no person should be … Continue reading →

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A Lesson From 16th Century Germany

Posted on September 3, 2016 by tonyj126

I’m concerned. I believe that the Donald Trump’s “end of political correctness” messages – crowd pleasers at any campaign stop – are nothing more than permission to separate “us” from “them.” For Trump supporters, “us” generally means white men and … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Self-Fulfilling Prophesy – Sort Of

Posted on August 15, 2016 by tonyj126

Donald Trump made a bold statement in Altoona, Pennsylvania on Friday. He stated, “The only way we can lose in my opinion — I really mean this — in Pennsylvania, is if cheating goes on.” That may turn out to … Continue reading →

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Do We Want a Bully as President?

Posted on August 10, 2016 by tonyj126

I’m a camp counselor this week. Actually, I am one of the mentors for the Counselor-in-Training program. We train 16-18 year olds to be wonderful, caring and loving counselors so that their 3rd through 8th grade campers can have one … Continue reading →

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Never Mind Nukes – I’m Worried About Drones

Posted on August 4, 2016 by tonyj126

During Hillary Clinton’s nomination acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention last week, she said of Donald Trump, “A man you can bait with a tweet is not a man we can trust with nuclear weapons.” This makes a powerful … Continue reading →

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Donald Trump & My Faulty Logic

Posted on July 25, 2016 by tonyj126

I’ve been replacing my father-in-law’s roof — in Michigan — in July. This is not the smartest thing I’ve ever done, but once I commit to something, I tend to follow through. The temperature has been as high as 95°F … Continue reading →

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U.S. Education: Will This Work?

Posted on July 1, 2016 by tonyj126

My last post – Fifty-Two Years – touched on the importance of primary and secondary school education for the future of the United States. Not just for the U.S., of course, but that’s the system with which I am most … Continue reading →

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The U.S. and Hitler (Poland Trip – Part II – Impression)

Posted on June 6, 2016 by tonyj126

This is Part II of my Poland series based on our recent trip. Part I consisted of some early to mid-twentieth century history which helps as background for my impressions. # 1: The United States played a larger role in … Continue reading →

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