op-ed (will be) published by Ray Mueller March 2020 There has almost always been an ugly underground in American politics. It usually surfaced only in cities, counties, and a few states. But now it’s in full view on the national stage. Left unchecked, it will destroy the country’s fundamental structure of government after 240 years. The long-standing institutions of government …
Continue readingby Gary Lemke published February 8, 2020 Recently someone recommended that we come together to support the president. How did that work when President Obama was in office? Many Republicans worried about the color of his skin which was black unlike the orange skinned “silver spoon baby” in there right now. After rigging the election he is living on the coattails …
Continue readingby Ray Mueller published 2/13/2020 Are there subtle ways to win an election before the ballots are counted? That seems to be a foolish question but it’s relevant as voting starts in what portends to be a pivotal political year. That’s because voter suppression persists in various ways throughout the country. Multiple tactics are used to dissuade some people from …
Continue readingby Ray Mueller published 1/20 Just over 20 years ago, there was lots of apprehension about the impending arrival of the year 2000. A major concern was whether everything that was computer run – a technology developed in years starting with 19 – would convert to the 20s. When January 1, 2000 dawned, everything kept humming and seemed to be …
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