Tag Archives: Donald Trump

How we got where we are

Posted on April 20, 2022 by whungerford

Trump was using Ukraine as a plaything for his own purposes — Fiona Hill quoted by Robert Draper Robert Draper, interviewing Fiona Hill, reports missteps by several US Administrations with respect to V. Putin in The New York Times Magazine. … Continue reading →

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Wither the Republican Party

Posted on November 5, 2020 by whungerford

Contributed by Arthur Ahrens of Branchport I am as surprised and upset as everyone else. And looking deeper, I am become even more upset. On the theory that misery loves company, I offer the following: Trump has received at least … Continue reading →

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Who knows what the future holds?

Posted on October 6, 2020 by whungerford

No one can predict what the future holds, but it is interesting to speculate: In 2016, Trump won NY-23 57% to 43%. Tom Reed lagged Trump by three percent, winning over Tracy Mitrano 54% to 46%. National polls today have … Continue reading →

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Border Wall

Posted on January 29, 2017 by whungerford

Something there is that doesn’t love a wall,… Robert Frost Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!–Ronald Reagan “Berlin — the city which stands for the separation of Europe as well as the freedom of Europe — cannot watch silently as … Continue reading →

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The President’s Cabinet matters

Posted on January 23, 2017 by whungerford

The Twenty-fifth Amendment (Amendment XXV) to the United States Constitution deals with succession to the Presidency and establishes procedures both for filling a vacancy in the office of the Vice President, as well as responding to Presidential disabilities. The President’s … Continue reading →

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Draft Resignation Letter

Posted on January 22, 2017 by whungerford

We assembled here today are issuing a new decree to be heard in every city, in every foreign capital, and in every hall of power. From this day forward, a new vision will govern our land. From this day forward, … Continue reading →

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Should there be exceptions to public laws?

Posted on January 12, 2017 by whungerford

We are changing Washington, both within our party and in Congress, and working the Trump administration to get things done,” Reed concluded. “It’s about using our influence to change Washington to make lives better for all Americans.–Tom Reed Should there … Continue reading →

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Is Kushner’s appointment legal?

Posted on January 10, 2017 by whungerford

The President has the right to appoint who he wants if you look at the law. Kellyanne Conway You can look at the law (5 U.S. Code § 3110 – Employment of relatives; restrictions) yourself. Most observers see more ambiguity … Continue reading →

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How should Hillary answer him?

Posted on September 29, 2016 by whungerford

If Donald Trump attacks Hillary Clinton for enabling Bill Clinton’s sexual escapades, how should she answer him?

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“What do we have to lose?”

Posted on September 11, 2016 by whungerford

What do you have to lose?” — Donald Trump “Donald Trump is a disruptive force and I support that.” –Tom Reed       What do we have to lose? Perhaps everything. Here is a partial list: Our planet endangered … Continue reading →

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