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Bill Maher Offers Valuable Analysis and Advice for the Democratic Party (13 Nov 2020)
In November of 2016, the character “Jonathan Pie” offered some election analysis and critical commentary of the Democratic Party. [View] The advice was potentially quite helpful for collective self-reflection and improvement. Yet, the advice from Pie and others seemingly was ignored. Now, after a very narrow win by the Democratic Party in November 2020, talk… Continue reading Bill Maher Offers Valuable Analysis and Advice for the Democratic Party (13 Nov 2020)
2020 Presidential Election Commentary
The photo at the top of this page shows a yard sign that simply states “Decency 2020” borrowing a stylized red “E” used by the Biden campaign. I took the photo on election day and thought it conveyed the main theme of this year’s presidential election. With the news of Joe Biden winning the election,… Continue reading 2020 Presidential Election Commentary
Unifying Positive Responses from Republicans to Biden Presidential Election Win
Here are some comments from Republicans in response to the Biden Presidential Election win. Comments are listed in chronological order with the most recent at the top. John Kasich (7 Nov 2020 at 1:20 PM) Jon Huntsman (7 Nov 2020 at 1:06 PM) Mary Kaye and I congratulate our new POTUS/VPOTUS-elect. Transitions in power are… Continue reading Unifying Positive Responses from Republicans to Biden Presidential Election Win
Brad Parscale – Reference Page
Brad Parscale is known for his innovative work using social media to engineer a win for Donald Trump during the 2016 election. There is a CBS 60 Minutes interview and a PBS FRONTLINE interview with Parscale where he explains specifically how he engineered a win for Trump in 2016. The videos below offer more information… Continue reading Brad Parscale – Reference Page
“The Choice 2020: Trump vs. Biden” – FRONTLINE Full Video and Interviews (PBS, 22 Sep 2020)
With the nation in crisis, FRONTLINE investigates how President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden have responded to crises throughout their own lives. In the midst of the historic coronavirus pandemic, economic hardship and a reckoning over racism, this November Americans will decide who leads the nation for the next four years: President… Continue reading “The Choice 2020: Trump vs. Biden” – FRONTLINE Full Video and Interviews (PBS, 22 Sep 2020)
2020 Election — Differing Views Among Republicans
In most election years there is a fairly consistent partisan alignment around a party’s presidential nomination. In 2016, and again in 2020, both the Republican and Democratic Party members have had differing views. Among Democrats, the split was between Bernie Sanders and establishment candidates like Joe Biden. For Republicans, there seem to be some supporting… Continue reading 2020 Election — Differing Views Among Republicans
Public Trust: The Fight for America’s Public Lands — A Patagonia Documentary Film (25 Sep 2020)
Event In 15 days, on 25 Sep 2020, the Patagonia documentary about public lands will be launched and streamed on YouTube. Signup now on YouTube to be reminded of the event. The video will be a feature-length documentary about America’s system of public lands and the fight to protect them. About Despite support from voters… Continue reading Public Trust: The Fight for America’s Public Lands — A Patagonia Documentary Film (25 Sep 2020)
2020 Election — Republican Messaging and Campaign Ads
Below are selected videos and campaign ads that convey the Republican messaging and narrative for the 2020 election. This page is being created as a placeholder for reference, archival purposes, and as a supplement to writings elsewhere. This document is public, but hasn’t been promoted or announced through social media as is done with other… Continue reading 2020 Election — Republican Messaging and Campaign Ads
Bill Lee – Reference Page
Bill Lee is most notably known through his public service as Governor of Tennessee. His winning campaign was based on civility, respect, and focusing on what he would offer as governor by bringing a unique multi-generational agricultural farming background to leadership. His leadership has been transformational, impactful, and resulted in exemplary solutions for other states… Continue reading Bill Lee – Reference Page
American Pride, Happiness, Economy, and Politics
Yesterday I had a question from someone in Japan regarding America. He writes: Greg Johnson, Thank you so much! I would like to know the shadow of the life of the people. Almost Japanese people think that all American people are so happy. I want to know the American truth in the every fields. Economically,… Continue reading American Pride, Happiness, Economy, and Politics
Despite Racist Rhetoric, Iowa Politician Gains 36% of Voter Support
Steve King is an Iowa politician known for what some describe as incendiary, racist, anti-immigrant, and white nationalist remarks that have been considered precursors to the Trump era. With a message similar to Trump’s, the nine-term Republican Congressman continued to get reelected by his constituents over the past 17 years – up until yesterday when… Continue reading Despite Racist Rhetoric, Iowa Politician Gains 36% of Voter Support