Category Archives: Politics

Putin: Be Careful What You Wish For

Posted on February 26, 2022 by Les

The odds are against the Ukrainians right now and they may loose this battle. But they’ll keep their country. The World must not be allowed to return to business as usual, after a few news cycles. The Ukrainian people need … Continue reading →

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Ukraine: Whispers from the Past

Posted on February 24, 2022 by Les

Last night I was up until 2:30am, watching the news coming from Ukraine. It was a very cold, dark night. Putin has unleashed the dogs-of-war on a peaceful people. This moment has been coming for years, a gathering gloom on … Continue reading →

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Remembering January 6th, 2021

Posted on January 6, 2022 by Les

On 9/11/2001, I sat in my office and witnessed the attack on the Twin Towers. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. I couldn’t imagine what would come next. Now, 20 torturous years later, America has been changed forever. One … Continue reading →

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Build Back Better Is Our Future

Posted on November 15, 2021 by Les

After years of droughts, fires, floods, diseases, and the humanitarian crisis at our southern border, Americans are beginning to understand that Global Warming is real and all around us. This year, hurricanes in the Gulf and along the East Coast, … Continue reading →

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Vote 2021

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Les

In four days we complete our 2021, off-year election. The murder of George Floyd and systemic racism in the police have put Minneapolis on the world stage. Now, the world is watching to see how we Minneapolitans use our democratic … Continue reading →

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Sunset On An Era, But Which One?

Posted on September 30, 2021 by Les

The Build Back Better Act or, as Republicans like to say while clutching their pearls, “$3.5 B waste of money!” Their sentiments are worth as much as their paste pearls. With the medias’ and politicians’ focus is on the political game play and the pointless arguing over dollars and cents, our odds for combating Climate Change and preserving a livable environment plummet. The sun should be setting on the fossil fuel industry and its wanton destruction of our environment. Instead, it appears that night is gathering over the forces of life and reason. Continue reading →

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