Thursday, June 04, 2026
Symbolic
The House passed a symbolic resolution telling President Trump to stop the Iran war. It doesn't mean anything and he won't pause it, but the intent is to restore war powers to Congress where it belongs. That's good.
Wednesday, June 03, 2026
Death Of A News Program?
One could argue that the firing of Scott Pelley from 60 Minutes and the loss of four journalists from the show is the death of the highly rated program. Maybe so, maybe not. There is at present no indication of what the new and inexperienced team at CBS and 60 Minutes will do. Viewers will have to wait to find out. But, if it does fail, news consumers will lose a mainstay of the news division and the vaunted history of American journalism will record yet another loss.
Tuesday, June 02, 2026
Off The Table -- For Now
The Trump administration is backing off establishment of an anti-weaponization fund after a judge's ruling putting a temporary halt to it. After the two-week pause, the question is whether Trump will try again. Senate Republicans are against it so Trump will have to work hard to get it passed. The real question is why bother? It is a bad idea and should never have been proposed.
Monday, June 01, 2026
Ceasefire?
Ceasefire? It doesn't look like it.
Friday, May 29, 2026
Was It Worth It?
It will take three years to rebuild inventories of three key weapon systems depleted in the Iran War -- a war Trump started without justification. Meanwhile, allies like Taiwan are left defenseless should China move to take the island. What was Trump thinking? Or was he?
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Electric Stallion
Ferrari has launched its first electric vehicle and the market is not amused. The company has a PR challenge getting customers used to battery and not gas power.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Will It Work?
Democrats got the opponent in the Texas' senate race they were hoping for -- a scandal-plagued politician. Now Democrats have to win -- much easier said than done. Already it is a contest of insults and not issues, and it will get uglier. In the end, it might be another lesson in being careful what you wish for.
