First Blog

The Bathroom. We are driven beyond the politics of the left and right.   Long may they survive.   We have arrived at what may only be called politics of the bathroom.   Modern politics seems now confined to a small room needing frequent deodorizing. ------------------ Handlers . Many celebrities, mostly those driven to political activism, have handlers pumping, pumping, and pumping them to make news.   The most recent is the footballer Kyle Kaepernick, who’s most recent activity was to stick in the eye of Miami Cubans the affirmation of Fidel Castro’s greatness (in education and more).   He has little understanding of what Castro did, what he represented, how he operated, and how many died opposing his injustice.   Despite his ignorance, he does make news for those regarding him merely as an useful idiot*. Kaepernick is truly just that, having not the slightest understanding of his usefulness.   No doubt, he regards himself as an athlete-intellectual – or maybe an intellectua

The latest news on the campaign front is that Martin Bloomberg, Warren Buffet, and Mark Cuban have come out in support of Hillary Clinton.   These three billionaires have supported their choice candidate. Great.  Last week, it was Bernie Sanders making the pitch for her support.  The profound difference between the billionaires and the lonely Sanders is profound.  Great. What can they have in common? The three represent wealth and more wealth for themselves.  The lone alternative represents more resources for the little man.   What do they have in common? The have found resonance, maybe the brass ring of negative campaign attacks.  Resonance implies a low energy force input surviving and growing in magnitude in force.  They have found a small matter that catches on and grows without further energy input.  Cal the candidate a Presbyterian, and no one cares.  There is little effect.  But call the candidate a war monger, and many will take this as the key issue to rally round or its opp