Analysis of Trump’s political strategy in a worsening pandemic

By Robert A. Vella As President of the United States during a global pandemic which is now hitting this country Continue reading →

March 10th primary results, my analysis of the Democratic race and voter turnout, plus other news

By Robert A. Vella Before getting to the political stories, it is important to note that the World Health Organization Continue reading →

Market jitters undercut Trump’s downplaying of coronavirus threat to help his reelection chances

By Robert A. Vella President Trump has been publicly downplaying the worsening coronavirus threat, which is now technically a pandemic 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 →

The shakedown is working: Key Republican will block witnesses in Trump’s impeachment trial

By Robert A. Vella The pressure campaign waged by Donald Trump and Majority Leader Mitch McConnell against Republican senators amenable Continue reading →

Sunday Focus: ‘Gun Rights’ as a euphemism for Fascism and White Supremacy

By Robert A. Vella In the early 20th century after Europe’s monarchies were justifiably blamed for the devastation of World Continue reading →

Part-two of Lev Parnas’ interview with Rachel Maddow, plus today’s other news

By Robert A. Vella Last night, Rachel Maddow concluded her two-hour interview with indicted Rudy Giuliani associate Lev Parnas.  In Continue reading →

Impeachment Day: A preview, what comes next, what it all means, plus today’s news

By Robert A. Vella Preview The full House of Representatives will vote on two articles of impeachment (i.e. abuse of Continue reading →