One thing you have to give Donald Trump: he is an extraordinary political gaslighter. Time and again, he convinces millions of supporters that reality is the opposite of what is plainly in front of them. He benefits from an ecosystem of loyal sycophants and compliant media outlets, but he also possesses a remarkable instinct for … Read more
We all know by now that Trump is not a serious or deep international strategist, and will not listen to the advice of real experts. He has a rather childish and naive view of global politics and armed conflict, and has been proven time and again to lack strategic insight, lumbered as he is by … Read more
The League of Women Voters of Greater Tucson held three candidate forums for the Tucson City Council Wards 3, 5 and 6 races, prior to the City of Tucson’s August 5, 2025 Primary. Ward 3 forum was held on June 21 at the Flowing Wells library: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeVoOh20WHA&t=8s Candidates at this forum were incumbent Kevin Dahl … Read more
According to the Trump Admin’s own estimates at $6T, Trump just enacted the largest tax hike in American history – bar none – and did it without Congressional approval. The idea that slapping tariffs on the ENTIRE WORLD is justified by the national security authority granted the President by statute is absurd. This is simply … Read more
I have a few musings to share about goings on in the Middle East. Take them for what they are worth; it’s just some thoughts and from my perspective as an avid observer of global security matters. Trump’s incompetence in national security and international affairs is why Iran is just about to develop a nuclear … Read more