Patriotism

Dear Patriots, What could be more all-American than the Fourth of July?  It certainly makes me proud to be an American when I see Congress mired in backdoor negotiations about the future of the healthcare.  It also makes me proud that we elected a President who is functionally illiterate about most domestic and virtually all… Continue reading

Alternative Facts and Science

Kellyanne Conway, Counselor to the President, on “Meet the Press” suggested that the Trump administration will rely on alternative facts when objective reporting does not suit their needs.  Clearly, this is nothing new for most politicians, the pharmaceutical industry, tobacco companies, weight loss plans, and advertising in general.  On the other hand, I wonder if… Continue reading