Defense Secretary Robert MacNamera observed that our nuclear policy has been lucky rather than smart. The world needs wise leaders and we do not have them. I invite you to see this extensive conversation between John Mecklin who is retiring from the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists this month and Slate’s national affairs editor Troy Farah. I met…
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Fw: Garden of the Month – Braeswood Place Homeowners Association
Garden of the Month in Braeswood Place in Houston Terry and Nivien have built a pocket prairie garden along Brays Bayou. See the story here. Sincerely, Ed —– Forwarded Message —– Sent: Monday, June 8, 2026 at 08:54:14 PM GMT-5 Subject: Garden of the Month – Braeswood Place Homeowners Association
June 6, 1944 – June 6, 1991 – Ed O’Rourke
On June 6, 1944, Mother was waiting for her ride to the defense plant when the extras were on the streets. The Allied landed in Normandy. Everyone knew that the war had made a big turn. The Allies started the final offensive that would end the war in Europe. This was D-Day. On June 6, 1991, nothing was going…
A Good Look at the DT Voter – Ed O’Rourke
I have the idea that about half who vote for DT would stop a bullet for him. This is not a normal political movement but a cult. The people who made this 44 minute presentation did a good job explaining things. What is not said is that we have the worse wealth distribution in human history. The One…
Bryan Tyler Cohen Is Especially Entertaining Today – Ed O’Rourke
He is always fun to watch. He talks about DT’s physical and mental health. For those following DT’s health, there is nothing new. For those who like political satire, this 8 minute segment is a goldmine. Sincerely, Ed STUNNING UPDATE on Trump’s bruised hand | Another Day Attachments area Preview YouTube video STUNNING UPDATE on Trump’s bruised…
Biggest Wealth Divide in Modern History – Ed O’Rourke
See the latest commentary on the wealth divide in the US along with an ad from the Lincoln Project. Sincerely, Ed Biggest Wealth Divide in Modern History’: Graphic Shows Shocking Reality of US Economy Data released by the University of Michigan and Gallup this week showed US consumer sentiment cratering even as stock markets hit…
I Am Sticking with Graham Platner – Ed O’Rourke
The Democratic Party is inert. There is Bernie Sanders’ billionaire tax proposal and nothing else. The MAGA people spelled what they wanted in 920 pages in Project 2025. We progressives have nothing. See Robert Reich’s commentary here: No, It’s Not Rahm Emanuel. Graham Platner Is the Future of the Democratic Party Despite the Democratic establishment, a younger…
The Lincoln Project Takes a Fun Look at DT and Pope Leo – Ed O’Rourke
Pope Leo represents more than the church. He represents everybody who takes the Good Samaritan story seriously. Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, says we are here to help each other. Sincerely, Ed Trump vs Pope Attachments area
The Best Propaganda Is Invisible – Ed O’Rourke
Segregation in Houston was normal in the 1950s and early 1960s. War has always been normal. When I arrived as a freshman at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, I got a shock. For the first time in my life I was going to class with black students. I discovered that people in Kansas did things differently…
My e-Mail to Congressman Al Green – Ed O’Rourke
Donald Trump Fatigue People are tired from limiting the damage that DT does with his latest outrage. They have no energy left to change the world. I hope that you, the Democrats and others propose a bold platform that will eliminate poverty everywhere and reverse global warming. In previous tough times, the Great Depression, World…