Recently a reader wrote to the Arizona Daily Star spewing bogus claims about what would happen if Biden were elected. She claimed all manner of bad things would happen financially if he were to be elected. For instance (without supplying any facts) she claimed that he would: Raise taxes by $3.4 trillion. Raise spending by 5.4 trillion. Raise corporate taxes from 21% to 28%. Spending proposals would cause the biggest Federal budget increase in half a century. Raising corporate taxes would send American jobs overseas. Let’s look at each point and decide for ourselves. The Trump administration has spent $3 [...]

On President Trump's refusal to commit to a peaceful transition of power if he loses the election "Well, so much for that Nobel Peace Prize," - Jimmy Kimmel "So, the president of the United States won't commit to leaving office if he loses the election. Ah, you'll have to excuse me, I think I left the stove on in New Zealand, and I'd like to stick my head in it. I'm joking, obviously - New Zealand won't let our planes land there." - Stephen Colbert "I bet even if Joe Biden wins they're going to find Trump in the White [...]

I first saw reports Thursday night about an article in The Atlantic by Jeffrey Goldberg about the president’s reaction to and behavior around our country’s war dead and those who have borne the human cost of our conflicts. Goldstein’s article points out one more time just how Mr. Trump’s personality, psychoses, and intellectual limitations disqualify him for any elective office, much less the presidency of our United States. Goldberg’s article is a must-read for anyone concerned about the man’s suitability to serve another term, but I want to dive into two stories recounted in the article. The Atlantic: The president [...]

Song by Roy Zimmerman and The ReZisters featuring Peggy Seeger, Jay Siegel of the Tokens, Vicki Randle, George Kahumoku Jr., Sandy Riccardi, and Philipos Melaku-Bello. “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” words and music by Solomon Linda. Parody lyrics by Ede Morris, Roy Zimmerman, and Melanie Harby.