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  • President Trump began the current punitive action against Iran on February 28, 2026.  To call it a war gives more credibility to the Iranians than they deserve.  President Trump framed his decision as a response to the Iranian regime increasing their threat capabilities by getting close to the creation of a nuclear weapon.  He determined…

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  • I have been watching, with interest, the development and rising popularity of the Democratic Socialist movement.  The most noticeable example is, in my opinion, the successful campaign and election of Zohran Mamdani as the mayor of New York City.  At first I thought this was a political anomaly, but in the wake of his win…

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  • For the last month, I have followed the news about the activities of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis Minnesota and elsewhere across the United States.  I have watched and read many stories and accounts presented by news outlets spanning the political spectrum.  I have watched coverage on every major cable…

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  • Today is October 26, 2024. Two nights ago, at a town hall meeting sponsored by CNN, Vice President Kamala Harris labeled former President Donald Trump a Fascist and “dangerous”.  She went on to reference former President Trump’s Chief of Staff, retired Marine Corps General John Kelly.  General (Ret.) Kelly has stated that former President Trump…

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