Tag Archives: Washington

Marie’s 90th

Posted on August 23, 2017 by tgilson

August has been an interesting month to say the least, but instead of discussing politics this week, I’m celebrating the 90th birthday of my mother, Marie. She was definitely ahead of her time – she was a journalist, teacher, and … Continue reading →

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The Deconstruction 

Posted on March 11, 2017 by tgilson

Although Snopes’ fact checker has not found proof that Stephen Bannon told more than one journalist that he was a Leninist who “wants to bring down the entire state and to destroy the entire establishment,” it seems as if he … Continue reading →

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The president’s erratic behavior

Posted on February 18, 2017 by tgilson

And just when I thought that I was getting inured to the stuff coming out of the new Administration! An hour-plus press conference — which was so amazing and so full of stupid petty lies that one has to wonder, “Why … Continue reading →

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We’re almost done!

Posted on November 4, 2016 by tgilson

How exciting – we are almost done with the 2016 elections!!!! With the exception of the late night shows that have been having fun mocking the candidates, I know of no one who is not exhausted by this process. I … Continue reading →

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Trump will never learn

Posted on October 1, 2016 by tgilson

OMG! Just when I thought American politics couldn’t get ruder or cruder. After losing the first debate, The Donald gets worse instead of learning from the experience and trying to recover and improve for the second debate. Instead, he insults … Continue reading →

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Autumn is here!

Posted on September 23, 2016 by tgilson

I don’t know about you, but I’m excited for Autumn. The weather is supposed to be gorgeous in D.C. this weekend. Get out and enjoy it! I’ll be back next week with policy thoughts, or perhaps comments on Monday’s debate that … Continue reading →

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Conflicts of interest and the presidency 

Posted on September 16, 2016 by tgilson

Something to ponder: Will Trump and his family sever ties to the Trump Organization if he’s elected president?  Read this great article by Kurt Eichenwald in Newsweek. 

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Politics in the U.S. is depressing

Posted on September 10, 2016 by tgilson

Coming back from Ireland to the current political situation in the U.S. is so depressing. We have candidates who are a laughing stock around the world. Yes, Washington hasn’t worked well for many years. Yes, I get the criticisms against … Continue reading →

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Stay cool

Posted on August 13, 2016 by tgilson

Well, the heat index is supposed to be 115 degrees in D.C. today. I’ll see you next week when I’m not melting. Stay cool out there. 

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The DNC was good, but let’s talk about Trump & Putin

Posted on July 29, 2016 by tgilson

Wow. I thought I was going to watch a Democratic Convention but it felt as if it was Ronald Reagan’s convention. As many of you know, I frequently criticize Joe Scarborough but his comment that he was waiting last night … Continue reading →

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