We have seen from history that projects like the Iron Curtain and the Berlin Wall do not move societies forward. The best way to resolve the border issues is to start a world-wide Green New Deal whose goals include poverty abolition. The United States is the only country that does not punish the illegal immigrants’…
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Laurence Tribe Tells Us about Resistance to DT – Ed O’Rourke
Not mentioned here or other places is that massive deportations will bring inflation when low-cost illegal labor is replaced by higher cost legal labor or no legal workers are interested. Also, tariffs will bring inflation when costumers must buy foreign or domestic goods at a higher price. I hope that Laurence Tribe is right. Sincerely,…
See the Latest Thoughts from Joe Zarantanello – Ed O’Rourke
MONDAY MORNING MUSING Out Beyond “Us and Them” Mental illness is the greatest threat to the well-being of the planet and to the survival of organized human life. We don’t call our ill brothers and sisters“Enemies” just because they value power, profit, possessions or prestige more than people, more than the planet, and even more than the Presence that sustains us all. We…
The Road Ahead – Part One – Ed O’Rourke
After France fell, Charles DeGaulle addressed the world on the BBC: ¨We have lost a battle. We have not lost the war.¨ Now I ask the world to respond to global warming, the biggest wealth concentration in human history, nuclear war and a bloated Pentagon budget. The crises we face as more menacing than what the…
Looking for a Blue Wave – Ed O’Rourke
It is not just the Iowa poll. DT has insulted just about everyone under the Sun. Abortion laws can be stricter than what is permitted in the Catholic Church. Kamala Harris offers hope. DT offers massive deportations and concentration camps. Jamelle Boule offers his thoughts. Trump Is Less Confident Than He Says. His Rally at Madison…
DT Devastates the Working Class and They Vote for Him Anyway – Ed O’Rourke
I contacted the Guinness Book nominating DT for the best crook of all time. See Paul Krugman’s commentary. Sincerely, Ed Trump’s Biggest Con: Pretending He’s on the Side of Working Men and Women https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/28/opinion/trump-american-workers.html
Optimistic Commentary from James Carville – Ed O’Rourke
see fewer DT contributions from the non-billionaires, fewer people showing up at his rallies and a lackluster ground operation. Could Kamala Harris win by 10,000,000? James Carville: Three Reasons I’m Certain Kamala Harris Will Win Sincerely, Ed
Propero’s Bookstore – A Favorite Place – Ed O’Rourke
I discovered this downhome bookstore in 2002 and have been returning ever since. We will have a big gathering in October, 2026. Mother’s family lived in Coleman Highlands at 3300 Karnes Blvd. The Highlands and the area to the south are gems. I encourage you to stop by between now and then. The location is West…
Fall Colors from the New York Times – Ed O’Rourke
See some pretty pictures and commentaries from today’s NY Times. 7 Beautiful Places for Fall Foliage That Aren’t in New England As autumn sweeps in, where will you go to get your fix of fiery golds and reds? This could be the year to try Michigan or Oregon instead of Massachusetts. 7 Beautiful Places for…
A Look at Rural Rage – Ed O’Rourke
rom the New York Times: It’s no secret that rural Americans are angry with the Washington elite. Less discussed are some of the sensible reasons for it. For far too long, family farms have been crushed under the monopolistic power of Big Ag. And for decades, politicians from both parties either turned a blind eye…