My first thoughts on the 2020 election, plus other news

By Robert A. Vella Centrism versus Populism A couple of years ago, I watched a televised town hall meeting with Continue reading →

Michael Flynn and Felix Sater updates, Middle East ponders war, Gay marriage in Asia, Whale deaths

By Robert A. Vella Here are some updates on two individuals targeted by Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation, a Continue reading →

War clouds, SCOTUS rejects precedent, Money trumps justice, Russian agent, NRA leak, and more

By Robert A. Vella War clouds The unholy trinity of U.S. president Donald Trump, Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Continue reading →

An in-depth discussion on climate, plus a weekend roundup of news blurbs

By Robert A. Vella Understanding the complexities and multifaceted aspects of global warming are challenging tasks for most people.  It Continue reading →

The DEPARTMENT OF INJUSTICE: Satire and News for today

By Robert A. Vella Satire Now that the Department of Justice has officially crowned Donald Trump as King and is Continue reading →

Special Counsel Robert Mueller submits his report on Russian collusion to AG William Barr

By Robert A. Vella Special Counsel Robert Mueller just submitted his report on Russian collusion during the 2016 presidential campaign Continue reading →

Sunday Editorial: Rays of Sunshine and Words of Caution

By Robert A. Vella The worrisome outbreak of measles especially in the Pacific Northwest, after this disease had been eradicated Continue reading →

Trump Sought a Loan During the 2016 Campaign. Deutsche Bank Said No.

The failed loan request is an untold chapter in Mr. Trump’s long and tortured relationship with the banking industry. It Continue reading →