3 results for author: Kerry Kittel


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 ...