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TACOs Everyday, Musk’s Shiner, and the Perils of a Target-Rich Environment
This past week was a goldmine for those of us convinced that Delta Tango (DT) is not just unfit for office, but a genuine threat—to the country, global stability, and even our retirement plans. For those keeping score at home, … Continue reading
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RP and An Epic Hangover
At around 11 p.m. on November 4, 1980, I found myself drunk and stoned, sprawled across the hood of a red Ford Mustang in the parking lot of a two-star motel in Key West, Florida. No, I wasn’t trying to … Continue reading
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32 Flavors, “86,” and Buying a New Hat
When I was 15, I landed a job at Baskin-Robbins on Beechwood Road in Summit, New Jersey. Honestly, I don’t remember how I got it. Maybe I walked in off the street. Maybe I found it on the high school … Continue reading
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On Playground Politics, Bullies, and the Immigrant Experience
When I was ten years old, I immigrated to Summit, New Jersey from Berkeley Heights. It wasn’t far—just over five miles—but for me, it felt like crossing an ocean. I was leaving behind a pack of kids (a “gang” before … Continue reading
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Victory Day? Seriously? Well, F*.**
This week, Donald Trump proposed changing the name of Veterans Day to “Victory Day for World War I” and designating May 8 as “Victory Day for World War II.” His rationale? The United States, in his words, “did more than … Continue reading
The MS St. Louis, Yom HaShoah, and Lessons Not Learned
In May 1939, as Nazi persecution escalated in Germany, a German ocean liner named the MS St. Louis quietly left the Port of Hamburg. Aboard were 937 passengers, most of them Jewish refugees desperate to escape the tightening grip of … Continue reading
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Big Lies, The DOGE Dodge, and Unfunny Punchlines.
When I was in high school, there was a joke that asked, “What are the three great lies of man?” The joke was both racist and sexist, so I’m only going to share one of the “lies”: “I love you.” … Continue reading
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Tagged DOGE, Donald Trump, elon-musk, musk, news, politics, trump
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Being Unc-Adjacent, Hard Truths and The Myth of Elon Musk.
Your last text to me ended with the question: “Why all the hate for Elon Musk?” I’m tempted to respond with a question of my own: “Why all the love for Elon Musk?” But that would be a snarky way … Continue reading
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A Rant, Being a Dutch Uncle, and Trump’s War on the Undocumented
Dear Nephew, Forgive the letter format, but it’s easier for me to type with all ten fingers than just my thumbs. Before I begin, I want to be transparent about my feelings regarding immigration. In 1936, my father and his … Continue reading
Blame it on Rio 