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When Mr. Trump spoke of a Golden Age in his victory speech, we immediately thought of the Golden Age of Greece…when Pericles delivered his famous funeral oration. Athens was at war, and many people thought they should give it up, sue for peace…and get back to work. Not Pericles. He saw an opportunity to Make […]

‘As democracy is perfected, the office of the President represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day, the plain folks of the land will reach their heart’s desire at last, and the White House will be occupied by a downright fool and a complete narcissistic moron.’ […]

‘“I will not rest until we have delivered the strong, safe and prosperous America that our children deserve and that you deserve,” said Donald Trump in his victory speech. “This will truly be the golden age of America. That’s what we have to have. This is a magnificent victory for the American people that will […]

‘It should come as no great surprise that a Democratic Party which has abandoned working class people would find that the working class has abandoned them.’ Bernie Sanders Last weekend included long overdue visits with neighbours and cousins. ‘I started out growing tobacco, too’, said an old black man from across the road. We reminisced, […]

‘That’s it. I’m voting for Trump.’ Such were the words of [a member of our own household] when she got back from the grocery store on Monday. ‘I got a single bag of groceries. I’m sure it would have cost me about $50 a few years ago. Now, it’s $120. It’s no wonder Trump has […]

‘Yes, I know I’ve been untrue ‘And I have hurt you through and through ‘But please have mercy on this heart of mine ‘Take me back and try me one more time’ Ernest Tubb Finally, the election fever has broken. The sun still shines. The world still turns. Beer still goes flat. The nation has […]