Category Archives: Politics

Violence in America etc

Posted on December 10, 2024 by Joe Benning

Back from Australia where we have been on tour with Road Scholar since November 4, 2024. And a lot has happened since then. A real lot. Some examples:  Donald Trump was unambiguously elected president on November 5. In addition to … Continue reading →

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Fascism etc.

Posted on October 27, 2024 by Joe Benning

It is a time honored quadrennial. In the weeks leading up to the vote for the US Presidency, there is the traditional rending of garments over the mere possibility that a Republican will win the race. At which point Democratic  … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Feign Surprise

Posted on October 24, 2024 by Joe Benning

A Tim Walz appointee speaks. Link Below. https://x.com/nickineily/status/1839302520310571174 JFB

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An Election Mired in Trivia

Posted on October 19, 2024 by Joe Benning

With the election just over 2 weeks away we are approaching peak hysteria. Each candidate claims that if the other candidate gets elected the world will come to an immediate grinding halt etc. etc. Plus both sides have their legal … Continue reading →

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Government Censorship

Posted on October 14, 2024 by Joe Benning

Next time you hear about threats tp democracy, remember this video. JFB

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The Horse Race

Posted on October 11, 2024 by Joe Benning

I write this not as a partisan. Actually I have no use for either ticket, or for that matter, any of the players that constitute said tickets. I suppose that makes me a quadruple hater in that I can’t stand … Continue reading →

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The Word Salad Queen Speaks

Posted on September 14, 2024 by Joe Benning

The Battle of the Idiots continues. In it, Kamala Harris has her second sit down interview with a reporter since she secured the Democratic nomination. It is, on Kamala Harris’s part, a cliché fest. A truly cringeworthy event. See below.

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Donald Trump—Loser

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Joe Benning

Hands down, in Philadelphia’s presidential debate sponsored by ABC News, former President Donald Trump emerged as the clear loser. Serves him right. As usual he lied throughout the event, fell into the numerous traps Harris laid out for him, failed … Continue reading →

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If You Liked Joe Biden, You’ll Love Kamala Harris

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Joe Benning
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Will the Real Kamala Harris Please Stand Up?

Posted on August 28, 2024 by Joe Benning

It has been over a month since Vice-President Kamala Harris became the presumptive and then the actual Democratic nominee for President. During all that time she has not had a single press conference or  sit-down interview with a bona fide … Continue reading →

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