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Category Archives: Coup d”etat
Memorial Day 2021: What Did They Die For?
Another day of remembrance. Another day when Americans traditionally pause to reflect on the military history of the United States and the sacrifices made to keep us the “land of the free and home of the brave.” This Memorial Day, … Continue reading
Posted in Being American, Blog, Citizenship, Coup d"etat, Democracy, History, Politics, United States
Tagged Autocrat, Big Lie, Bigotry, Civil War, Memorial Day, Nazi, Oligarchs, Russia
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The Acquittal of Donald J Trump and What It Tells Us
The Impeachment Trial of Donald J. Trump, former President of the United States has ended. He was acquitted, even though a majority of the Senators voted Guilty: 57 – 43. The minimum of guilty votes need was 67, which did … Continue reading
Posted in Being American, Citizenship, Coup d"etat, Democracy, History, Politics, United States, Vote
Tagged Acquitted, Big Lie, Democracy, Democrats, Impeachment, Poll, Presidential Election, Republicans, Senate Trial, Statistics, Survey, Trump, Voter Fraud, Voting
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Civil War 2021
As I started this blog, I was watching the remains of Officer Brian Sicknick being placed in state under the Capitol’s Rotunda. It is an honor that is given to few people. He earned it. He is the US Capitol … Continue reading
Posted in Being American, Citizenship, Coup d"etat, Democracy, History, In Memoriam, Justice, Politics, United States
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Outrage Is an Addiction
I have discovered that I am still waiting for the shoe to drop. After four years of Trump, I am trained to expect something outrageous every day. What new assault on civility and commonsense is about to occur? Four long … Continue reading
Posted in Awareness, Being American, Citizenship, Coup d"etat, Justice, Mental Health, Politics, Public Health, Relationships, United States
Tagged Addiction, Biden, human behavior, Outrage, Psychology, Recovery
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Insurrection: Fear and Loathing in America
On Wednesday, January 6th, 2021, I watched what I have been waiting for and praying against. Insurrection. The rebellion has come out in the open for all to see. No longer hidden by rallies and thin excuses, we are confronted … Continue reading
Posted in Being American, Citizenship, Coup d"etat, Democracy, Ethics and Morality, History, Justice, Politics
Tagged Accountability, Captial Building, Domestic Terrorist, Insurrection, Justice, Mitch McConnell, Rebellion, Rule of Law, Trump
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Christmas 2020
In two days, we will celebrate Christmas. This year it will be a somber event for Americans. For many, the green of mistletoe and pine boughs will be replaced by the black bunting of grief. In the last eleven months … Continue reading
Posted in Being American, Coup d"etat, COVID-19, Democracy, History, Mental Health, Native American, Relationships, United States
Tagged Caring, Christmas, Jesus Christ, Love, Redemption
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