“No one is above the law.” Well, that myth was emphatically dispelled in 2019 when Special Counsel Robert Mueller unveiled his report on the investigation of Donald Trump and the Russia connection. Mueller reported ten probable instances of Trump obstructing justice but indicated that he was not moving for an indictment because a sitting president … [Read more…]
Far from being perfect, as many Americans have long thought, our institutions are critically imperfect. And they are supported by a constitution that is also imperfect, as Justice Thurgood Marshall proclaimed 34 years ago as he argued for recognition of the need to improve it. The U.S. Constitution, so highly revered in American society, is … [Read more…]
As many of us are working and hoping to prevent Trump and his Cult from taking over and destroying our democracy, we must realize that this democracy is already shaky. One of the processes we are trying to use to put stumbling blocks in Trump’s way is voting. A cornerstone of democracy is the right … [Read more…]
Last week, the U.S. experienced its 566th mass killing this year, with 18 people killed and 13 others wounded in Lewiston, Maine. And like many such killings, the killer used an AR-15 type assault weapon of war. And the killer, known to be mentally ill, possessed this weapon legally. Only in America! Yes, the ready … [Read more…]
A long-held belief in the United States was that American institutions and processes were superior to other nations. This idea was so strong that the public would not accept practices from abroad. I can remember politicians losing favor after suggesting that the United States adopt some idea or practice from a European country. In showing … [Read more…]
Let us consider the so-called “Negro Problem.” It is sometimes called the “Black Problem” concerning some of the same issues; however, the term “Negro Problem” lasted longer and was used more often. So, I will refer to the old term. This issue has many aspects, and few can be addressed in a short essay. Let’s … [Read more…]
Let us consider the so-called “Negro Problem.” It is sometimes called the “Black Problem” concerning some of the same issues; however, the term “Negro Problem” lasted longer and was used more often. So, I will refer to the old term. This issue has many aspects, and few can be addressed in a short essay. Let’s … [Read more…]
Did Hamas Somehow Get Inside Information About Israel’s Defenses from a Trump Leak? (hartmannreport.com)
The young star witness in the Congressional January 6th Hearing, Cassidy Hutchinson, significantly impressed me. And that admiration continued as I saw her making rounds on television shows publicizing her recent book, Enough. But my respect for her was substantially tempered when I learned that she had tried to follow Trump to Mar-a-Lago as … [Read more…]
Many of us are dutifully trying to figure out ways to save the United States from Donald Trump, his cult, and his wealthy beneficiaries. Meanwhile, other processes are moving right along their paths of destruction. One of these processes is the second “Gilded Age.” The original period in American history, given that label by critical … [Read more…]