Category Archives: Politics

Should we really be panicking over Coronavirus?

Posted on March 25, 2020 by Mike Clark

In my 68 years on this planet I’ve never experienced anything like this clear panic over a virus.  I’m here in the UK, and the country is basically shut down, as it is also in the US. But why? I … Continue reading →

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OK, now which Democrat?

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Mike Clark

In my earlier post I suggested that I would prefer Bernie to stand against Trump, and if a Democrat were to win the presidency, I would prefer Gabbard. Well, things have firmed up in the race, so now the only … Continue reading →

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Which Democrat?

Posted on February 12, 2020 by Mike Clark

The first question occurs to me, which Democrat currently running would I prefer: To face President Trump in November To be president if Trump is defeated in November by the Democrat The second question is which Democrat would be the … Continue reading →

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Yang is Out! Who’s Next?

Posted on February 11, 2020 by Mike Clark

I’ve been watching the Democratic nomination “progress” with some degree of interest, since whoever is left at the end will face Trump in November. And since no Democrat currently (or previously) running is “safe” for the country, I must regard … Continue reading →

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Greta Thunberg is not Immune to Criticism

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Mike Clark

Greta “How dare you?” Thunberg recently came into criticism by President Donald Trump, in which he tweeted: And of course he was instantly vilified. This is “bullying”?  Don’t think so. Remember the uproar over the Covington kid who got vilified … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas Shooting

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Mike Clark

I had a long night last night, after putting my wife on the jet plane heading back to the UK — a separation that will end only by the UK government finally granting me a permanent visa to live there, … Continue reading →

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Settled Status a “Damp Squib”?

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Mike Clark

Oh, for crying out loud. Brexit!  Yes, that’s apparently going to happen eventually.  If you don’t know what that is about, don’t bother reading any further because I’m not going to explain it — try Wikipedia on Brexit.  Then come … Continue reading →

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The Flag in Front of My House

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Mike Clark

Today is the 4th of July, and in honor of this, I have posted the flag of the United States on my porch.  And why would I do this?  Because of my love for the country which has done so … Continue reading →

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Hacked Clinton Emails — So What?

Posted on December 27, 2016 by Mike Clark

In one news source, The Guardian, there appears the following about the leaked Hillary Clinton emails: The releases were highly damaging to Clinton, and US intelligence officials now believe they were hacked by Russia and passed to WikiLeaks to boost … Continue reading →

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Trump is Triumphant

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Mike Clark

I am so very glad this is over.  I am so very glad that Hillary Clinton’s political career is over.  On the other hand, I am so very disappointed that a more reasonable candidate did not make the cut to … Continue reading →

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