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Two views of Bidenomics

Fact-checking Trump’s claims about “Bidenomics” vs Trump’s record result in findings from “slightly exaggerated” to false, false, and more false. Campaigns are supposed to highlight candidates in their best lights, but not by lying. As we are learning from the civil case in New York, Trump’s routine practice is fraud and lies. […]

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Voting for Caligula

      The Roman Republic ended when the Roman people decided to vote for Caesar. Of course, he carefully claimed he was not Caesar, but simple Octavian, man of the people, who sought nothing but to benefit the people and protect or restore their republic. Once in power, however, Augustus Octavian Caesar who claimed only to be “First Citizen” was soon followed by the likes of Caligula and the degeneration of Rome into a cesspool of lawlessness and depravity.
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Letter To: Vice President Kamala Harris

I want to commend both President Biden and you for courageously taking on the challenge of defending women reproductive rights.  You have personally taken on the responsibility of serving as the point person to lead this fight. I’ve watched you on TV gallantly address supporters as well as face the naysayers. Your ability to graciously, with that convincing smile of determination, deflect the endless onslaught of demagoguery. Unquestionably, this isn’t an easy task, but it’s just one more thing that you’re determined to tackle.  Your election as VP is proof that women can shatter glass ceilings and even lead America as president. […]

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The Biden-Harris Administration’s LNG Decision is the Hope Young People Have Been Waiting For

     One of those oil and gas facilities is the Calcasieu Pass liquified natural gas (LNG) terminal, which has further devastated public health, local livelihoods, and marine wildlife. Last week the Biden-Harris administration’s Department of Energy (DOE) paused the permitting of new LNG projects. The decision stops the gas industry’s plans for the even larger CP2 LNG terminal right next store.    […]