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Trump might not be president in November

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THE THREE STOOGES AND MY FIRST PIANO
Well, not the real stooges. But three piano movers who reminded me and my early-teen-age brothers of our three favorite TV role models. As the eldest sibling, I lucked out and got to be Moe.

I learned my first nocturne at 16. Here’s a more recent performance of me playing Opus 9 #2, along with Opus 9 #1, some improv, and B-roll of the love of my life, Kathy, flaunting her dance skills in cute and clever ways — with a werewolf, a pork chop, and as a 1920s flapper.

THE INCREASING UNPOPULARITY OF ISRAEL’S WAR CRIMES
The Israeli government’s US political action committees have been effective at ousting Democratic members of Congress (including Jews) who criticize Israel. But with the Israeli military committing so many horrific war crimes, blind support for the Israeli government is becoming a political liability that may impact the November election.

DEMOCRATIC UPSTARTS THROW OFF THE YOKE OF THE PARTY ELITE
I’ve been arguing for 33 years that the Democratic Party has lost its soul. Bernie Sanders said as much during his nearly successful campaign for the Democratic nomination for president in 2016. Continue Reading →

I get thrown out of a Trump rally

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When I learned that Trump was planning a rally in Clive this week, I felt I had to attend and make a statement. Kathy was unable to join me, as she’s recovering from foot surgery. But she designed a shirt for me that was bold, concise, and called out what might prove to be Trump’s most damaging liability: his near constant stream of lies.

My friend Helen agreed to join me and take photos. We arrived at the venue early and nabbed excellent seats.

The event dragged on and on (Trump was 90 minutes late), with the music so loud I had to put in earplugs — and a hat pulled down over my ears for added protection.

The hat doubled as my half-hearted, humorous effort to fit in as Helen and I entered the venue. And while I hope the Patriots win the Super Bowl, it should go without saying that I’m absolutely not serious about a Trump-Brady ticket in 2028. Continue Reading →