Category: Politics

What Is a Reasonable LJ Citizen to Do? BETO!

You watch the news and read the papers online. You see that we have serious problems and feel that you can’t do anything about it because of the stranglehold Republicans have over political offices in Texas. A letter to Weber, Cruz or Cornyn is pretty much a waste of a postage stamp.

I suggest a better investment – Beto O’Rourke.

Your U.S. Sentaor from Texas, Rafael Edward Cruz (he goes by Ted), has drawn an excellent and serious opponent this year, the sitting congressman from Texas’ 16th Congressional District, Robert Francis O’Rourke (he goes by Beto). The 16th District includes El Paso and my old home away from home, Fort Bliss.

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A photocaricature of Robert Francis O’Rourke by DonkeyHotey with permission under Creative Commons agreement. See more of his work on his Flickr site at https://flic.kr/p/25xUjna

I have made a monthly pledge to his campaign through November. When I wake up in the middle of the night in a major fret over the state of the world, I remember that I am helping this man make more ads like this one. I go back to sleep and dream about a Texas that gives me a voice in Congress.

Focus on Governing: A Challenge to Democrats

It was fun while it lasted. President Obama understood the principles and mechanics of constitutional government and he approached the job with the highest ethical standards. And, although one may differ with his policy direction, it cannot be credibly argued that he failed to perform the job of President of the United States with distinction.

That is history. The Democratic Party is now faced with trying to regain a modicum of power in our tripartite system so as to be able to exercise the balance of powers the founders counted on to protect against the concentration of too much power in the hands of one person or party.

How did the Democrats lose power and what can be done to win back a seat at the table of American governance?

The loss of power is not something that happened suddenly in 2016. Although we will apparently be sorting through the problems related to that election for some time, we will not find the answer there in why Democrats don’t compete well in most states today.

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Pining for the Obamas. Even Conservatives Do It.

www.washingtonpost.com/news/global-opinions/wp/2018/07/20/how-i-miss-obama/

The Washington Post article includes a link to Obama’s recent speech in South Africa.

A Must Read from Kathleen Parker in the Washington Post

www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/its-time-to-excise-the-trump-cancer/2018/07/17/2c9f21c8-89fe-11e8-8aea-86e88ae760d8_story.html

What Will It Take?

If the president’s performance today at the press conference in Helsinki isn’t recognized for what it is by Republican leaders, America’s democratic legacy and leadership in the world is seriously at risk.

Where are you Congressman Randy Weber? I have only you to count on to help correct this situation. It’s not as if there is some single mistake or transgression. He has committed numerous “high crimes and misdemeanors” since taking office – and probably some treason and bribery, as well.  Your voters have a decision to make in November.

In my opinion, the highest of his high crimes is his daily violation of his oath of office.

If you feel he abides by this oath, I invite you to comment and leave your argument.

This was a day of shame for all Americans, most especially the ones who voted for him. To those folks, this is a bandwagon you should abandon to save your conscience, your reputation and your self-respect.