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Friday, June 19, 2026

Different 

Barack Obama's Presidential Center is not a library and doesn't store papers from his administration.  It's different.  It is a community center along with a discussion of American democracy, what is right and what needs to be addressed.  It is interesting that President Trump wasn't invited to the opening ceremonies but all living former presidents were and they were there.  Obama believes in an active democracy:  "Do something."  "Yes, we can."  It is the opposite of accumulation of power that Trump represents and is a hopeful view of America.  It is a needed reminder.


Thursday, June 18, 2026

It Seemed Like A Good Idea 

What could go wrong?  Painting the reflecting pool blue in front of the Lincoln Memorial seemed like a good idea to President Trump. Nature frustrated the effort, and now the National Park Service is trying to fix the problem before July 4.  Another PR disaster.

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Claim Victory 

What do you do when events don't go your way?  Claim victory and move on hoping people will believe or forget.

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Glitch 

Iran says the memorandum of understanding with the US requires Israel to cease operations against Lebanon.  Israel disagrees and is making no effort to withdraw troops from Lebanon. This puts the president in a diplomatic bind.  He has apparently stormed on the phone with Netanyahu to no avail and he is moving ahead with the MOU as if everything is settled.  Is this a PR disaster in the making? 


Monday, June 15, 2026

Peace at last? 

 Is this the end of the Iran war?


Friday, June 12, 2026

Oops 

NASA set off a PR firestorm with its selection of an all-male crew for the Artemis 3 mission.  Where are the women?  NASA's explanation for its choice has failed to stop criticism, and the agency will have to endure the deluge of anger.  It could have forestalled the situation with more perspective on its decision making.  

Thursday, June 11, 2026

"I Love The Inflation." 

"I love the inflation."  Does Trump have a political death wish? 

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