Yes, Historical Accuracy Matters
Read MoreWhen we get the historical facts wrong — or far worse, allow myths to spread and obfuscate truth — it can take an entire lifetime to correct those misconceptions.
Fireworks Are Un-American
A thought for the day on this Fourth of July:
Can someone please explain to me what’s so “patriotic” about Americans buying the overwhelming majority of fireworks from Communist China, filling the air above our cities with smoke, creating fires in drought-ridden areas, causing stress for our veterans who are suffering from PTSD, and terrifying tens of millions of pets and other animals?
Fact: There’s NOTHING “patriotic” about fireworks.
READ MORE: For Independence Day Fireworks, Americans Depend on China
Read MoreMy Thoughts on Flying the Flag
Read MoreWe’re coming up on Memorial Day, and then the Fourth of July. Both will happen within the next six weeks.
Traditionally, this has been a time when Americans put aside partisan politics and differences, and look upon similarities and shared values.
Unfortunately, in the last several years, one group of people have abducted our common symbols and attempted to redefine national pride, including the flag.
The Republican Cult
Read MoreThe Republican Party is a cult.
We suspected this all along. Now — it’s official.
The Red White and Blue Stripes: The Presidential Band
Read MoreMany former presidents played musical instruments. A few were accomplished musicians who wrote songs. On this President’s Day 2021, let’s strike up the band!
My Muse
Marieta Dalla
Supporters Emeritus
Don Rieck
E.Dieter Martin
Dutch Boyd
Rich Korbin
Tiger123
Anonymous Eccentric
Kevin Un
Melissa Hayden
Todd Anderson
Stevan Goldman
Charlie Ciresi
Eric Schneller
Tanya Devenport
Peter Secor
Roger Rodd
Scott Wilson
Gareth Edwards
Shawn Rice
Billy the Greek
Linda Keenan
Sue Schneider
Tom Oldcroft
