Pretty much everyone knows a lone gunman attacked Temple Israel, the Detroit area's largest Reform congregation. But what you may not realize is what a total failure he was, and that something good may have come out of this. See my Substack today.
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In "Only a Pawn in Their Game," Bob Dylan noted the rich could exploit poor whites in the South as long as they told them they were superior to Blacks. Now Donald Trump is ripping off millions of his morons. Will they ever notice? See my Substack:
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Last week I opined that bringing back a fair, inclusive military draft might actually make presidential whim wars less likely. Here's an expanded version of that argument. I am NOT necessarily advocating this; I think it just deserves consideration.
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Winston Churchill once said, "Never Despair." But what if you've devoted your life to the environment, and then have to cope with a president who is determined to destroy it?
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It's hard to keep up with the terrible things Donald Trump does; last week, he started a war. But we can't forget his utterly evil move to prevent our badly needed Gordie Howe International Bridge from opening. See my Substack today: jacklessenberry.substack.com/p/dont-forge...
Are you sick of presidents, most notably Donald Trump, starting wars just because they feel like it? Well, guess what: Congress could stop this, stop any war, if they really wanted to. See my Substack today: jacklessenberry.substack.com/p/congress-t...
Today is the first day of that asinine thing known as "Daylight Saving Time." Polls show most Americans hate the time change, and some small children are virtually certain to be killed tomorrow? See my Substack, and have fun changing your clocks.
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Tired of presidents being able to start "forever wars?" One possible way to stop this" Bring back the military draft. See my Substack today: jacklessenberry.substack.com/p/bring-back...
By now, you've probably heard that the appalling Kristi Noem has been fired as head of Homeland Security, or actually appointed to a job with an agency that doesn't exist. But you should know about the brawler replacing her. See my Substack today:
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Well, this country has pretty much gone to hell, at least for now, but there are still good people making a difference for their communities. I thought we might all be inspired by this story.
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Well, we've got ourselves a new war that may well last decades, and if you don't realize quite what that means, see my Substack today.
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While contemplating the obscenity of the world and its leadership today, I remembered that yesterday would that been the birthday of a now almost forgotten man who in my lifetime changed the world for the better in a way no one thought possible. jacklessenberry.substack.com/p/he-really-...
We're told Hillary Clinton was dragged before a House committee to talk about Epstein because a nephew of Ghislaine Maxwell got a low-level State Department job when Clinton was Secretary of State. So who among us is safe? See my Substack today:
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In my Substack column today, I reveal the true brilliance of Trump's Iran policy, which is essentially that of Moe Howard on acid,.
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Many people across the ideological spectrum think there was once a time when America was actually united. But how true is that -- and if so, why isn't it anymore? See my Substack today, and I'd be honored if you'd subscribe.
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Might want to grab the smelling salts: In my Substack column today, I make a startling proposal to the Democrats: They as a party should stand for something.
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Yesterday my substack essay for today was accidentally briefly published prematurely; if you didn't see it, I hope you find it thoughtful and provocative, and thanks for reading me!
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I've been asked repeatedly about why I write, and about why anyone engages in the torturous practice of writing. Today, for a change of pace, I attempt an answer.
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The annual State of the Union is tonight. Whether you watch or not, I'll bet most of what you thought you knew about the speech is dead wrong. Read my Substack column today, and wow your friends with your arcane knowledge.
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Donald Trump is horrible, beyond belief. But he isn't the real problem. Find out who is, and how it can be fixed, in my Substack column today.
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Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled most of Donald Trump's tariffs unconstitutional. But the tariff issue, wasn't the real takeaway. What really mattered is what that ruling told us about the court -- and what we learned or relearned about Trump.
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The Supreme Court clipped Donald Trump's wings, and everyone is wondering and worrying about what's next. But I've gotten a lot of other intelligent questions too, and here are a few answers. Much thanks for reading and hopefully subscribing to me.
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This is Black History month, when newspapers normally write nice little stories about Harriet Tubman or Martin Luther King. But here's a rawer take on it, from an era when an ignorant racist president thinks Frederick Douglass is still alive.
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I've written before about Donald Trump's outrageous refusal to open the Gordie Howe International Bridge. But here, on my Substack today, is a look at the anatomy of the corruption involved. Please read, and hopefully, subscribe.
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Jesse Jackson died yesterday. He's been around seemingly forever (here he is on the infamous balcony with Dr. Martin Luther King and Ralph Abernathy) but he was a lot more than the last relic of the Civil Rights Movement. See my Substack today.
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Life is not always fair (what a revelation!) and sometimes you have to make hard decisions. My Substack today is about a qualified candidate who needs to drop out of her race for reasons beyond her control. Hint: there's more to life than politics.
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he SAVE act passed by the House of Representatives last week is a purely Orwellian measure designed to prevent as many minorities and women as possible from voting. But can we stop it? See my Substack today, and subscribe if you can.
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Much of Trump's corruption may seem irrelevant. But here's something everyone should get: His announcement that he won't allow the Gordie Howe international bridge to open. Why? The most despicable family in Detroit gives him money. See my Substack:
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Readers so appreciated my answering a few questions yesterday that I've done a few more for Valentine's Day. (I'll do the meaning of life next year.)
Here's to ODing on chocolate, dark only, of course. Cheers!
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I appreciate my readers and am honored when you ask good questions -- and from time to time answer publicly a few with broad general interest. See my Substack today, and keep thinking!
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