If I must be truthful, Magda made good streusel. Baked with mother’s pride, Before her children died. Her eyes like Heaven’s blue, Her blood, so pure and true. Standing by her man, To carry out The Plan. A Mother’s Cross for her, Of right, she was so sure. The lies became her truth, And reason was forsooth. She taught her kids toContinue reading “Streusel”
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Political Violence
ENOUGH! These are contentious times. America has been polarized by hate and division.. We used to have responsible political discourse. We listened to each other and politely disagreed. Sometimes, that disagreement would lead to a great compromise that moved us forward to solve the problems of the day. The US Constitution was such a compromise.Continue reading “Political Violence”
Damage Assessment:
Have We Been Played? A few weeks ago, America was negotiating with Iran on curbing its nuclear capabilities. This had been a bone of contention between the two nations since President Trump pulled out of the previous nuclear deal in 2018. Without notifying us, Israel attacked Iran. They took out missile and air defense systems,Continue reading “Damage Assessment:”
No Kings Protest
Like many, I* will be attending my local No Kings Protest on June 14, 2025. Peaceful protests are the sacred right of all Americans. The right to assemble and seek redress of our grievances is enshrined in the First Amendment of the US Constitution. Whether you are participating in the No Kings Protest, counter-protesting it,Continue reading “No Kings Protest”
Life in 2050
Coltrane stopped and pivoted as he reached the steel door. The digital timer next to the little observation window ticked down. Eight seconds. He had plenty of time before the shock collar began buzzing. He held his wrist up to the scanner. He didn’t like the chip, but what could he do? He hadContinue reading “Life in 2050”
Tariffs vs. the Super Rat
World trade and tariffs are complicated. Dirt bikes are not. Enter the diminutive Hodaka motorcycle. Back in the ‘60s an Athena, Oregon grain exporter had a problem. The Pacific Basin Trading Company, PABATCO, was selling lots of grain to Japan. The were accumulating piles of Japanese Yen in return. A way was neededContinue reading “Tariffs vs. the Super Rat”
Women’s Sports
Some of Americans were so incensed over a handful of trans athletes in women’s college sports that they took their eye off the ball. There are half a million collegiate women athletes. Estimates of the number of trans athletes playing women’s sports range from ten to fifty. San Jose State University is one of theContinue reading “Women’s Sports”
Surviving Fascism
The dark clouds of Fascism are once again engulfing the world. History tells us that, once Fascism is in place, it will not leave willingly. Mussolini lasted over 20 years before being strung up by Partisans at a gas station in Milan. Hitler’s Thousand-Year Reich ended in violence and destruction. Making aggressive war doomed bothContinue reading “Surviving Fascism”
MAGA Messiah
MAGA Messiah by Nick Winter The MAGA Messiah is still on the stage Spouting his venom, stoking up rage He’ll promise revenge for whatever your pain Just send him your money, and turn off your brain Just send him your money and give him your soul When you deal with the Devil you give himContinue reading “MAGA Messiah”
When They Come
When they come for me, You’ll look, but you wont see. Dragged into the street, Cornered, no retreat. For daring to speak out, Guilty, there’s no doubt. I’ll be gagged and bound, Starved and beaten down. You won’t dare to call, To me behind the wall. You’ll ignore my pain,Continue reading “When They Come”
Outlaws, Outrages and Outright Lies 