Deaths, guns, failures, federalism, bravado, reality shows, rent, elections, crackdowns, and crackpots

By Robert A. Vella Today’s focus is on the firestorm of politics and bizarre human behaviors swirling around the coronavirus Continue reading →

Trump’s Iran gamble: When you get in over your head, you can’t stop the water from drowning you

By Robert A. Vella On Friday, I asserted that: Trump is playing a very dangerous game here.  He is not Continue reading →

The third Democratic debate was more of the same with fewer faces and less competition

By Robert A. Vella If you are one of those objective voters who truly want the very best presidential candidate Continue reading →

Top ivory investigator stabbed to death

One of the world’s leading investigators into the illegal trade in ivory and rhino horn has been killed in Kenya. Continue reading →

Climate update: Arctic melt to worsen California droughts, dire U.N. warning on the oceans

By Robert A. Vella Two important updates on climate change today, let’s get right to them. From:  Arctic sea ice Continue reading →

Why everyone should be concerned about the political situation in Kenya

By Robert A. Vella The antonym of democracy is authoritarianism.  The former provides ordinary citizens a role in the governing Continue reading →

Our World in Tatters: As one country struggles to stay together, another is tearing itself apart

By Robert A. Vella Kenya and Spain, two countries on two old world continents separated by differing cultures and climes Continue reading →

The Heat, the Cheat, and The Treat

By Robert A. Vella Here’s a little lighthearted commentary on some of today’s news. The Heat Here in the U.S. Continue reading →