I got a lot of angry feedback about my last blog post, which suggested that Democrats and others who despise President Trump need to do a lot more than attend rallies and protests if they really want things to change. I learned some lessons from that post, namely that I buried the lead of what … Continue reading If I were King of the DNC
Tag: Donald Trump
Trump protestors face much bigger problems than Trump
Don’t get me wrong, I am not a fan of Donald J. Trump – not by a longshot, but I have some very bad news for the Democrats and all the others who can’t stomach the thought of Trump sitting in the Oval Office: -- You have much bigger and much more significant problems than Donald Trump.
Maine’s 2026 midterms pose a dilemma for both Republicans and Democrats
Okay, so now it's official. Former Gov. Paul LePage (Maine's own version of Donald Trump) has finally announced that he will seek the CD2 seat, now occupied by Democrat Jared Golden who won his last election in 2024 with a razor-thin majority. Will Golden try to hold his seat, or maybe buy a couple new … Continue reading Maine’s 2026 midterms pose a dilemma for both Republicans and Democrats
Games Without Frontiers
Last night, I watched President Trump's address to Congress. For those of you complaining about the boorish behavior of some Democrats: 1.) You are right. Several members of Congress acted like six-year-olds in a playground. 2.) You have very short memories. Do you not remember Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene screaming at Biden; or when Rep. … Continue reading Games Without Frontiers
Finest Worksong
For a lot of people, it's going to be very hard to watch or even acknowledge the inauguration of Donald Trump as America's next president. Look, I didn't vote for the guy either, and it strikes me as almost surrealistic that Mr. Trump was able to get enough votes to put him back in the … Continue reading Finest Worksong
She’s So Cold: How Trump won
Why did Donald Trump win another term as America’s president? There are a lot of theories floating about. The internet is awash with the observations and analyses of much smarter people than me. Unlike the professional pundits, I have a unique theory about what caused the outcome of this year’s election: Ultimately, we all want … Continue reading She’s So Cold: How Trump won
Radio Free Europe
I don’t think it’s going to be that easy to spot the enemy in the next Civil War. I think in this next civil war – and it is coming – it will be more of a neighbor versus neighbor thing.
The Outsiders
Up until two months ago, most political consultants within the DC Beltway would tell you that you need a "moderate" candidate in order to win an election. That candidate, the consultants would tell you, should be a centrist, an establishment-type, someone who makes most people safe and secure. Someone predictable. Outsiders, consultants explain, are unknown … Continue reading The Outsiders
Orange Crush
There is no doubt in my mind that this blog post is going to cost me some friends. In fact, it may cost me some other things too, but I can't sit here and be silent. I am watching as my country is gripped in fear. I am watching as politicians scream about safety. I … Continue reading Orange Crush
Send in the clowns
Some 48 hours before Donald Trump "officially" announced his candidacy for president on Tuesday, I posted a quip on Facebook that I would be seeking the mayor's seat in Biddeford. The idea was jokingly bantered about while Mayor Alan Casavant was attending a party at my home. (Full disclosure: Casavant is serious about seeking a … Continue reading Send in the clowns
NOTES TO CARL | LESSONS IN MEDIOCRITY 