I like Pope Francis including the homosexuals. Not mentioned in the commentary is environmental justice which has been the topic for several encyclicals in recent years. I am hoping that theologians construct a new theory to replace Original Sin. To be responsible for something that somebody did 10,000 years ago makes no sense. I invite you to…
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Entertaining Political Commentary – Ed O’Rourke
Anthony Scaramucci was DT’s White House communications director for 11 days. He refers to 40 people who worked in the White House who are not voting for DT. VP Mike Pence is the most famous. The presentation lasts 11 minutes. Sincerely, Ed Anthony Scaramucci: Trump is broke and might need a lobotomy Anthony Scaramucci: Trump is…
Income Tax Reform – My Letter to Congressman Al Green – Ed O’Rourke
The Republicans, especially DT, give tax breaks to the rich and are surprised when we have budget deficits. It is time for President Biden to offer a legislation that would close the loopholes and raise the rates for the rich. Some years back there was a commission on deciding which military bases to close in…
See the Latest from Bernie Sanders – Ed O’Rourke
Wealth distribution is the worst in human history. In the US, three men have as much wealth as half the population. Nobody but Bernie Sanders talks about this. I invite you to see this 27 minute presentation. Sincerely, Ed O’Rourke Bernie Sanders issues BAD NEWS for Trump ahead of election Bernie Sanders…
The Latest DT Commentary from the Lincoln Project – Ed O’Rourke
He shows early dementia symptoms. When you run for office, you should give inspiring speeches on how life will be better when you are elected. All I hear is victimhood. Sincerely, Ed Trump Isn’t The Same Trump Isn’t The Same Trump Isn’t The Same Attachments area Preview YouTube video Trump Isn’t The Same Trump Isn’t…
The Associated Press Looks at American Catholicism – Ed O´Rourke
In preparing this article, reporters spent much time at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas where I was a freshman in 1962-1963. I return from time to time, sit in on classes and visit friends. There are liberal professors. Atchison is a pretty place with old mansions. I usually visit in October to see the fall colors. Below…
US Nuclear Policy – Worse than the Wannsee Conference – Ed O’Rourke
The Nazis consolidated their Holocaust plans at the Wannsee Conference (German: Wannseekonferenz) on January 20, 1942. They envisioned killing 11,000,000 Jews. In December, 1960, the Strategic Air Command devised the Single Integrated Operational Plan for General Nuclear War at the Offutit Air Force Base in Nebraska. Previously, the Army, Air Force and Navy had separate plan on…
Our Leaders Have Failed Us – Ed O’Rourke
Fifty eight people have as much wealth as 3.3 billion. In the US, three men have as much wealth as 160 million. There are some 12,500 nuclear weapons in the world. A nuclear exchange between India and Pakistan will induce nuclear winter. Global warming is destroying all means for survival. There is some attention but scant…
Benedictine College Has an Observatory – Ed O’Rourke
I was surprised. When I was looking for the eclipse’s effect in Atchison I saw this on the Benedictine College website: Benedictine’s Daglen Observatory to be Open for Solar Eclipse Benedictine’s Daglen Observatory to be Open for Solar EclipseBenedictine College plans to have the Daglen Observatory open for public viewing of the solar eclipse on Monday,……
Possible Democratic Landslide in November 2024 – Ed O’Rourke
It may be like 1936 with FDR. DT is facing 91 felony counts. One court declared him a rapist who is paying $91 million to his victim. Another court declared that he committed fraud. He looks like he has early stage dementia. When a guilty verdict on criminal charges is imminent, DT will flee to Russia. Since…