A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
It is impossible not to read about the indictment of the defeated former president elsewhere. I am certain you have already done so. A picture, however, is worth a thousand words. Here he is, minus his usual bravado, entering the courtroom to hear the specifics of his indictment by a Manhattan Grand Jury. Expect similar facial expressions as activity in regard to other litigation involving him progresses. But remember, the wheels of justice turn slowly. The next court activity on his Manhattan indictment is scheduled for December 4. Have patience.
JL
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A ‘Way Out’ Solution for Democrats
It’s clear to me that despite internal squabbles
between its progressive left and its hopefully (or hopelessly) centrist base,
the Democrats are not the ones who are jeopardizing democracy in the United
States. It’s the Republican Party at all
levels that caters to those who do not believe in the rule of law, and those
who represent the dangers bigotry and selfishness present to democracy.
The solution to our nation’s problems rests with
the Republican Party, not the Democratic Party. That’s why true reforms in
areas such as women’s rights, voting rights, gender equality, environmental
protection, and health care do not happen in the manner the majority of
Americans favor. While not a majority of
their party, there are enough right-wing Republicans eager to block such
legislation, and the rest of them dutifully go along with them bringing about
long-term harm to the nation.
Here’s a ‘way-out’ solution, Democrats! Consider changing your party
registration! And if your do, besides
registering as a Republican voter, attend meetings, speak up, and fight for
nominees who believe in serving the people and not those who have swallowed
right-wing lies. Once within the G.O.P.,
try to make that party hew closer to what the majority of the American people
want.
Fight to return the Republican Party to those who
would emulate Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt and not the libertarian
poseurs from the far right who have captured that party and sold it to the
wealthiest of Americans and selfish business interests, who would really prefer
a tax-free anarchy. And if such a reborn
G.O.P defeats Democrats, it will not be a tragedy.
Each Republican victory over hapless Democrats
locally and Statewide moves me closer to becoming one, with the above strategy
in mind. (I am presently an NPA voter …
No Party Affiliation … having given up on the Democratic Party in Florida.)
JL
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Working Toward Second Amendment Repeal
The previous blog posting pointed out that the only real solution to gun violence and mass shootings is repeal of the Second Amendment. Since posting it, I have ‘googled’ the many excellent organizations dedicated to promoting gun control legislation and fighting gun violence and found, to my amazement, none specifically working for repeal of the Second Amendment, which is in my opinion, the core of the problem.
When oncologists battle cancer, they don’t concentrate on the areas to which the malignancy has metastasized. They look for its origin, its source. And that is why the Second Amendment must be repealed. It is the reason that gun violence is allowed to exist in this country.
Certainly, assault weapon bans, insisting on raising the age of purchasing guns, measures to identify likely ‘shooters’, regulating what goes on at ‘gun shows,’ and fighting personal ‘carry’ laws are helpful, but they lack the teeth that repeal of Second Amendment would bring about. Re-read what I posted a few days ago. That is the real answer.
If any of you know of an organization that is working toward repeal of the Second Amendment and not just nibbling around the edges of gun violence, please let me know. The lives of American school children depend on it.
JL
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Another Letter
Here’s the text of a letter I just emailed to the Palm
Beach Post. I doubt that it will be
published but here it is anyway.
‘A Democratic
legislator in Tallahassee was recently reported as commenting in regard to some
of the Governor's programs that 'Florida is the place where freedom goes to die.'
If that is indeed the case, its demise can be attributed to the Achilles heel
of the democratic process whereby the election of those willing to assist in
its suicide is made possible.’
JL
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