President Trump’s taxes, troubles, traitorousness, and weakness

By Robert A. Vella Five months ago this week, Donald Trump thought he had finally dodged all the political and Continue reading →

Trump tones-down the bombast: Examining the relationship between Dictators and the Military

By Robert A. Vella Throughout history, the reign of dictators has been reliant upon a single asset.  Tyrants, by their Continue reading →

The surprising reason why President Trump and the GOP have fallen so precipitously in the polls

By Robert A. Vella Since President Trump took office in January 2017, this blog has continually detailed his personal and Continue reading →

Coronavirus updates, Trump versus reality, Voting issues, and Putin attacks America

By Robert A. Vella Coronavirus updates The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the U.S. is now about 573,000 with Continue reading →

A New Reality: Coronavirus slaps the face of ignorance and complacency

By Robert A. Vella For many years now, if not decades, learned people have been sounding alarms about the fragility Continue reading →

Two must-see stories from 60 Minutes: Australia’s wildfires, and Trump’s ongoing collusion with Russia

By Robert A. Vella CBS’ 60 Minutes news magazine program aired two stories last night which I’m recommending to readers Continue reading →

Friday Roundup: Impeachment news, International news, and Domestic news

By Robert A. Vella Impeachment news As House Democrats shift their arguments from abuse of power to obstruction of Congress Continue reading →

House votes to limit Trump’s war powers, Soleimani assassination rationale falls apart, and more news

By Robert A. Vella The House of Representatives voted yesterday to limit President Trump’s war powers concerning Iran, and now Continue reading →