On June 6, 1944, Mother was waiting at South Shepherd and West Alabama for her ride to the defense plant. Then, the extras were out on the street. The Allied had landed in Normandy. Everyone realized that the war entered a new phase. The Allies started the offensive that would end the war in Europe. I…
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DT’s Life Behind Bars – Ed O’Rourke
This short article is a look at life in prison written by someone who has been there. Sincerely, Ed Life behind bars would be ‘humiliating’ and ‘degrading’ for Trump: ex-white collar inmate Life behind bars would be ‘humiliating’ and ‘degrading’ for Trump: ex-white collar inmate Life behind bars would be ‘humiliating’ and ‘degrading’ for Trump:…
The Kansas City Chiefs Visit the White House – Ed O’Rourke
See the 12 minute coverage here. LIVE: Biden welcomes Kansas City Chiefs’ Mahomes, Kelce & Butker to White House LIVE: Biden welcomes Kansas City Chiefs’ Mahomes, Kelce & Butker to White House LIVE: Biden welcomes Kansas City Chiefs’ Mahomes, Kelce & Butker to Whit… Sincerely, Ed Attachments area Preview YouTube video LIVE: Biden welcomes Kansas…
Commentary on DT’s Conviction – Ed O´Rourke
There is much printed and electronic commentary. I like this 5 minute presentation from Steve Schmidt. PRESIDENT & CONVICTED FELON: Trump found GUILTY on 34 Counts. What’s Next? | The Warning PRESIDENT & CONVICTED FELON: Trump found GUILTY on 34 Counts. What’s Next? | The Warning PRESIDENT & CONVICTED FELON: Trump found GUILTY on 34…
The Duke of Earl – Ed O’Rourke
The Duke of Earl was a favorite song in spring, 1962, my last year in high school. In more recent years, other groups have done a fine job with the same song. I recently found the Darts turned in a fine performance. They were a British group, popular in the late 1970s and early 1980s. They all seem…
Loneliness in American Life Especially for DT Voters – Ed O’Rourke
Robert Putman talked about loneliness in American life in his book Bowling Alone. For many decades, people showing up at events has been on a downward trend, for church, political and social events. The exceptions have been Alcoholics Anonymous and Rotary Clubs. In the metropolitan areas, people spend much time getting to and from work. Many people spend…
A Look at Personal Electronics, Social Media and Their Excessive Use – Ed O´Rourke
The first section describes Donald Trump as a scumbag. He is right about that. The main topic is declining cognition in the US. Sincerely, Ed How Donald Trump is making America stupid https://www.alternet.org/trump-supporters-stupid/
Ross Douthat Looks at American Catholicism – Ed O’Rourke
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…
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…