Month: August 2019

Our ship of state is listing hard to starboard.
Too much cargo shifted to the right.
As officers dissemble, we get worried;
Not land or help are anywhere in sight. Continue reading “Our Ship of State is Listing”

Donald Trump says his strongest qualification for being president is his genius. He cites as evidence his business prowess, great wealth, and amazing success at fixing problems no one else has been able to fix. Since his own statements are his primary source of proof, and many believe whatever he says, a more objective look is needed. Continue reading “What Kind of Genius is Donald Trump?”

I have been perplexed by the claims of people who say they know Donald Trump well that he is not at all racist. Some of those have come from people who are not among his obviously obliged apologists. How could this be true?

To understand Donald Trump it’s important not to forget the narcissism that shapes his persona and drives so much of what he says and does.

Continue reading “Is President Trump Racist?”