4 results for author: Kerry Kittel
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Most of us have spent our entire lives pledging allegiance to the flag. The next time you say the Pledge, and for the rest of your lives, think about what you are saying, and really, really mean it.
Edward Bellamy is generally given credit for writing the original version of the Pledge in 1892. His version begins with “I pledge allegiance to my Flag.” My Flag. He was an owner, just like every other American. He wasn’t excluding people, he was including them, because the flag belongs to all of us.
We used to criticize people who wrapped themselves in the flag, because that always masks selfish motives. Don’t be fooled, such people are not ...
Slush Fund
People like having issues relating to government explained in simple terms. For example, how did Donald Trump manage to secure $1.776 billion of taxpayer money without making a case for “damages” or without appearing in front of a judge?
Trump sued the IRS, which he controls, for $10 billion. The Department of Justice, which he controls, approved a settlement of $1.776 billion before Judge Kathleen M. Williams could throw out the entire case.
Judge Williams said there were no adversaries in the original lawsuit. Using Trump’s own words, she reminded all of us that Trump was suing himself. He brought the case, was responsible for defending the ...
TIFFANY AND VAN ORDEN FAILURES
Tom Tiffany and Derrick Van Orden have failed spectacularly as representatives of residents in western Wisconsin. Many people criticized their support for Medicaid and ACA cuts, which are likely to lead to the closure of hospitals and clinics. Others are appalled that each has remained silent as the current President seizes power over spending decisions once made by Congress. Some people would like to know why ICE, whose mission was to go after the worst criminals, seems to spend most of its time arresting agricultural and service workers who pose no threat to America while contributing much to our economy.
What may be worse is that Tiffany and Van ...
DISASTER RESPONSE
Americans once set political differences aside in the face of national emergencies. We offered unconditional support and did whatever we could to help the victims because they were Americans, just like the rest of us.
Today Trump and the MAGA crowd rush to cast blame and politicize these human tragedies with little or no concern for the victims. They continue to seek political gain rather try to help fellow Americans get through desperate times.
Just as he did after Hurricane Helene, Trump is busy spreading lies about the California wildfires. In each case, nearly every claim made by him has been proven false or taken far out of context. Nearly ...