George's - Writings

Watching MS NOW - early Sunday, September 20, 2026, 44 days before the November 3rd, general elections, I find things very clear in some significant ways, totally in conflict with the perspectives of MS NOW.   I also admit that I "can't predict the future". Let's start with Donald Trump.   Trump is a narcissistic, sadistic, aging, white male who wields a lot of power! MS NOW and CNN and The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal and other mainstream media on one level accurately portray "reality" as we move towards the 2026 general election. Common Dreams is a non-mainstream media source I rely upon.  I will list a number of "headlines" from - https://www.commondreams.org/news - I've just pulled up: Trump Greenland Deal Panned as ‘Largely a Rebranding of the Status Quo to Claim a Win’ “Trump did an incredible job negotiating for things we already had in Greenland,” said one US critic. NAACP Sues to Stop Trump From Sending Armed Agents to ‘I...

  There are a growing number of excellent films about October 7 th and its aftermath.    The Voice of Hind Rajab recreates the dramatic story of a five year old girl desperately trying to save herself, as others do their best to prevent the horrible death she faced.    All That’s Left of You is a great fictional film portraying three generations of men dealing with the horrors they faced as Israel evolved into and as an independent state.    Holding Liat is a moving documentary film focused upon the family members of Liat Beinin Atzilli, who was a hostage, and their varying views of what happened on and after October 7 th , 2023. For me, having first heard of American Doctor last night, and watched it in a theater this afternoon, I was simply stunned by the horror(s) and deep insights of this incredible film!!   The film is direct, brutally honest and clearly showing the realities that I see related to the targeting of hospitals, children a...

Looking to the present and future as a 75 year old, cis, het, white man, I see a lot, some of which I want to share here.   On the whole – It “ain’t pretty”.    1.)     Donald Trump – age 80 2.)     Chuck Schumer– 6 months older than me 3.)     Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts a few years younger than me 4.)     Republican – Senate and House Leadership (4 individuals) – between age 54 and 65. Looking to the present and future as a 75 year old, cis, het, white man, I see a lot, some of which I want to share here.  On the whole – It “ain’t pretty”.   1.)     Donald Trump – age 80 2.)     Chuck Schumer– 6 months older than me 3.)     Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts a few years younger than me 4.)     Republican – Senate and House Leadership (4 individuals) – between age 54 and 65. All of these leaders are (presumably ...

  Coming back from the gym close to 6:00 a.m. this morning on my bicycle, I was startled, when a glasses case glanced off my backpack.   I looked up and saw what looked like a young teenage (probably Latino) boy appearing to snicker looking out of the back seat window of a car that had passed me. On my rides to and from the gym there are always street sex workers standing at some of the corners.    I was at the edge of this area and saw what appeared to be a sex worker standing near the corner. I stopped to warn her to be careful. We had a most pleasant 15-20 minute conversation.    I felt a connection to her and I believe she did with me.    While she is quite physically attractive, what drew me was her honesty, her depth of thought and feelings and more. What do I, a cis-hettish, upper-middle class white man have in common with an almost 30 year old Black young woman working along the street? We are both caring people who appreciate hu...

  Being sad Together with Joy Can be fine My Sadness these days Links to my Grief My Regrets, Recognizing Both: My recent and accumulated Failures as well how things have Not Grown They’ve atrophied far, far too much For me (at least). As I move forward Over the Coming Days, weeks, months, and even years I hope tht I will do better I hope that I will find much more of the personal and interpersonal Beauties of a Life – well Lived The craziness of the Outside Worlds Deeply Impacts me Feeling slivers of the Hurts of So Many Hatred and Fear – Tied to Super-Wealthy (mostly) white men Cracks, but hopefully will not Break too many People, who already have suffered- far- far- far too much Hopefully we will succeed! I’m trying The Grief will likely Remain The Sadness   - rubs through me Deeply Thanks!  

  AI Overview      (April 8, 2026) As of March and April 2026, a small contingent of Republican politicians has publicly opposed or raised concerns regarding the escalation of war with Iran, focusing on the need for congressional authorization, cost, and risk of a wider conflict. Key dissenting voices include:  Sen. Rand Paul:  Argued that only Congress can declare war, criticizing the lack of congressional approval for strikes. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene:  Warned that hawkishness could "fracture" the MAGA movement, stating constituents want focus on domestic issues, not another foreign war. Rep. Nancy Mace:  Opposed sending U.S. troops to Iran. Rep. Kat Cammack and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna:  Criticized Sen. Lindsey Graham’s influence on the war, with Luna suggesting Graham should enlist if he wants to send others to fight. Rep. Warren Davidson & Rep. Eli Crane:  Exp...