Summary This document explores some of the negative aspects of cronyism and similar poor methods of hiring or appointing people for positions. In brief, cronyism is an attack on Democracy because it ignores the direct will and wisdom of the people in favor of giving power to those who may be least qualified for positions.… Continue reading Cronyism Report 2024
Tag: politics
Mike Pence Report 2024
Summary This document provides some recent news and information about Mike Pence. For context and background, see Mike Pence Report 2023. News Stories below are listed chronologically with the most recent at the top. Entry headings include source and date. Dartmouth (31 Oct 2024) “2024 Election Speaker Series: Featuring the Honorable Michael Pence, 48th Vice… Continue reading Mike Pence Report 2024
Election 2024 Commentary
If you follow my posts on Facebook, you may have noticed that I mostly focus on topics that unite people. My daily work involves engaging with people from all backgrounds and perspectives. I listen and seek to understand, without trying to create and win an argument or change someone’s mind. Arguments usually don’t change anyone’s… Continue reading Election 2024 Commentary
Rice Report 2024
Summary This document provides news and information about Condoleezza Rice, the director of the Hoover Institution at Stanford University who also served as Secretary of State. Resource Links News PBS – Firing Line (11 Oct 2024) “Condoleezza Rice | Full Episode 10.11.24 | Firing Line with Margaret Hoover” — Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice… Continue reading Rice Report 2024
Many RNC WinRed Text Messages 2024
Summary This document provides news and information about the problem of excessive unsolicited Republican political text messages being sent out in 2024. Long-time donating RNC members recognize this became more of a problem in recent years. Document Goals Here are the goals this document intends to achieve: This document does not intent to criticize the… Continue reading Many RNC WinRed Text Messages 2024
Prisoner Exchange 2024 Aug
Summary This document provides some news and information about the prisoner exchange of 1 Aug 2024 which is considered to be one of the most significant of such exchanges in 80 years. Al Jazeera reported early on 1 Aug 2024 that, according to media in Russian, an aircraft used in previous prisoner exchanges between Russia… Continue reading Prisoner Exchange 2024 Aug
Kamala Harris Report 2024
Summary This document provides news and information about Kamala Harris who is now accepted by her party as the successor to Joe Biden. On 21 Jul 2024, she received Biden’s endorsement when he withdrew from running for reelection in the 2024 election. In 2020, Harris was democratically elected with over 81 million votes, as the… Continue reading Kamala Harris Report 2024
Biden Transition Report 2024
Update This document was originally posted on 21 Jul 2024 at 5:51 AM CT. Later that same day, at 1:13 PM CT, Joe Biden posted the following announcement on X: For further reading, read the Kamala Harris Report 2024. The remainder of this document is the original content as was posted on the morning of… Continue reading Biden Transition Report 2024
Civility Report 2024
Summary This document provides news and video footage relating to the political climate in the United States. These examples are based on a democratic system that is properly fueled and supported by what are known as the columns of democracy. Eroded Social Infrastructure An eroded social infrastructure happens when Democracy is under attack, and such… Continue reading Civility Report 2024
Fauci Report 2024
Summary This document provides current news about Dr. Anthony Fauci including recent news interviews. Some older videos are included for context and background. More information will be added as it is available. Fauci’s has published a new book, On Call: A Doctor’s Journey in Public Service. [Amazon] Fauci Bio on Amazon Anthony Fauci is arguably… Continue reading Fauci Report 2024
Bill Maher Report 2024
Summary This page provides some current news about Bill Maher. More content will be added as it becomes available. For a good primer on the current state of Maher, watch the Anderson Cooper interview from 20 May 2024. [View] Super-fan Critics Club Bill Maher falls into the category of “Super-fan Critics” — similar to a… Continue reading Bill Maher Report 2024
Mitt Romney Report 2024
Summary This page provides current news about Mitt Romney. On 22 May 2024, Romney shared comments on what he calls Utah’s worst drought since the 1500s. This and other news is below. News July 4th Message (4 Jul 2024) “May God bless our great country” — Although America’s ascent was improbable, we’ve achieved a level… Continue reading Mitt Romney Report 2024