Apparently, Donald Trump needs the Saudis. And every U.S. president going back to FDR needed them. We need their oil. Sometimes, we need their military muscle when we face an ornery Middle East dictator like Saddam Hussein. George Bush made common cause with the Saudis in their jihad against their Shiite enemy, Iran. He even invited the King to his … [Read more...]
Pittsburgh Jews to Trump: Stay Away!
A group of Pittsburgh Jews associated with the national social justice organization, Bend the Arc, announced today that Pres. Trump was unwelcome in the local Jewish community till he denounced white supremacy, the type of hate which fueled the murder spree of Robert Bowers. I offer a hearty mazel tov to them for their forthrightness in confronting the … [Read more...]
How Many More Have to Die Before Democrats and Republicans Impeach Trump?
This week has been one of the most ominous and bloody of the Trump presidency. A Trump fanatic sent a series of pipe bombs to Democratic leaders around the country, including two former presidents. By the grace of God, none exploded. Another Trump-loving white supremacist murdered two African-Americans in cold blood in a Kentucky supermarket. Finally, … [Read more...]
Bombs and a Murder: Trump and MBS Share Even More Than You Think
This week’s news that an unidentified bomber has mailed explosive devices to a number of leading Democrats, including former President Barack Obama, roused glib sympathy and a rare dose of civility in Donald Trump. In a campaign speech reported by the Guardian, he said: “Any acts or threats of political violence are an attack on our democracy itself,” he … [Read more...]
