Despite my current boycott of most Washington news, I read that Vice-President Joe Biden had responded to news of a tweet by President-elect Donald Trump by saying, “Grow up, Donald.” Having seen the headline, I felt compelled to find the video and confirm for myself that the quote was accurate. And indeed it was. He said it … Continue reading Biden: ‘Grow up, Donald’
Jon Stewart finally speaks about the election, the president-elect, and the nation. How I missed his wisdom, insight, and sense of humor during the endless campaign! Continue reading Jon Stewart weighs in on election
Some call it “slacktivism,” the signing of online petitions in lieu of actual personal commitments of time and effort. But given the growing influence of social media, that definition could be getting a little outdated. Or not. Either way, there’s an interesting process underway right now on Change.org, the website where individuals post petitions for every imaginable … Continue reading ‘Hail Mary’ petition headed for Electoral College
Hillary Clinton said it this morning in her concession speech: “This is painful, and it will be for a long time.” No kidding. It will be painful for at least four years. Actually, given what is likely to happen to the Supreme Court, I think it could be painful for several decades. And at my age, I … Continue reading ‘This is painful, and it will be for a long time’
