Author: Bill
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Trump and the Nobel Peace Prize: Peacemaker or Pretender?
Donald Trump wants the Nobel Peace Prize. That’s certainly a notion worth pondering, preferably while trying to keep a straight face. I gave it a fair shot. Sat down at the computer, searched for a list of Americans who’ve earned that honor in recent decades. Then, with pen in hand and optimism in short supply,…
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Federal Justice Under Trump: This Is What Law and Order Looks Like Now
Selective Federal justice under Trump defines the new normal: the law that was waived for rioters who beat police at the Capitol on January 6, 2021, is now weaponized against a guy who tossed a sandwich at a federal officer. Justice, apparently, is a matter of political perspective. On August 14, 2025, Sean Charles Dunn, a…
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We the People: Our Rights Are Not Theirs to Take
The Constitution is not a gift from government. It’s a declaration of our authority. It is a compact among the American people, drafted by our Founders and ratified by representatives chosen to reflect our will. Local, state and federal governments were created by us; not to rule over us, but to serve us. They enjoy…
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Gerrymandering in Action: The Threat to Fair Representation
Back in college, studying political science was one of the most energizing times of my life. I dove into everything: how the American system works, political parties, campaign finance, the Constitution, international law. I loved it. I thought for a while about going further, maybe law school. But the mountain of debt? Yeah, that brought…
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Republican Party Loyalty Over Country: How Duty Was Abandoned
With the exception of roughly a six-month period, I’ve been an Independent. To be blunt, I don’t like political parties any more than some of our Founding Fathers did. George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson all warned against the dangers of factionalism. Today, their fears are realized in the Republican…
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I’m Proud to Be an American, But…
I was raised to believe in the extraordinary promise of America, a nation forged by dreamers, fighters and visionaries who didn’t wait for permission to change the world. But Trump’s impact on American values has tested that promise, challenging the soul of a country where liberty isn’t just an ideal but a legacy built into…
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Projection as Deflection: The Real Danger Behind Trump’s Betrayal Language
Weaponizing the Word ‘Traitor’ Donald Trump’s traitor rhetoric isn’t just verbal aggression—it’s a strategic deflection. From generals and journalists to presidents and protestors, he’s turned accusations of betrayal into political weapons, repurposing patriotism as a loyalty test. But when we examine the record, from inciting insurrection to mishandling classified intelligence, another picture emerges: one of…
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Trump’s Cognitive Decline and Authoritarianism
When Power and Reality Diverge Most of us know a neighbor, a parent, or a close friend who’s entered a stage of life where age begins to affect how they communicate, move and make decisions. So when we saw all of those same signs in Joe Biden, the slower walk, the occasional pause or repetition,…
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Trump Epstein Conspiracy Promised Truth — Now It’s Just Puppets, Lawsuits, and Redactions
Trump’s unraveling defense over the Epstein files feels like a moment ripped from a Jeff Dunham skit – specifically, when Peanut turns to Jeff and demands, “What…Did…You…Do?!” That same question now ricochets across MAGA circles, media outlets, and courtrooms, fueled by years of speculation around the Trump Epstein conspiracy. It’s no longer just satire. It’s…
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U.S. Immigration Under Trump: Questions, Consequences and Compassion
What I Don’t Know and Why That Matters I don’t claim to have the answers – not about immigration, not about how we responsibly manage resources, and certainly not about how we reconcile compassion with infrastructure. But I do feel the weight of the questions. They press in from every angle: ethical, logistical, human. And…