“American Exceptionalism At Its Best” E Pluribus Unum. Out of many, One. The American democratic experiment has indeed been exceptional. Although our deadliest war was the one against ourselves—with over 600,000 Americans dying while fighting fellow Americans in the Civil War—we are also a nation of tremendous compassion. We lead the world in developing and…
Tag: politics
Just Never Thought
I never thought I’d come back to a country–our nation–that shoots rubber bullets point blank at journalists and peaceful protesters. Point blank. A country tear gassing peaceful protesters–one painting on an easel, others playing music–so that the president can walk into a staged photo op, Bible held aloft. A desecrated prop. A military attack helicopter…
I Wrote a Punk Rock Song
“Wishing You Away” Heavy doors hold us in Bricks wall us off from you Our air scented with death Your attempts to blanket our breath (they will fail) We are the giants on whose shoulders you now stand These walls cannot hold us back Our Father, Our Mother, Pearl Harbor Belgium, The Bulge, Auschwitz Germany,…
Note to Governor DeWine:
“A bridge too far,” says Gov. DeWine of Ohio, to require customers to wear face masks in businesses. Wow. Some people, unfortunately, must be pushed to uphold their end of the social contract we are all part of as national and global citizens. Regrettably, some people are selfish and do not care if their coughs…
The Almighty Dollar
I am incredibly disappointed in our nation. Perhaps more so now than ever. This disappointment is mostly with those placing money over human life. Money. I just woke up this morning to read that some governors are already threatening to yank unemployment benefits back from people if they do not return to work immediately. Many…
Don't Let My Parents Read This 