Trump’s Timecard: The Weekends of Trump on America’s Dime (February 11, 2017)

Americans are intensely interested in the movings and shakings of the man who can do it all, and will who will never forget the formerly forgotten. Trump will not rest, and will not take a vacation until Americans are winning so much they are sick of winning. He said it on tape, so you can… Continue reading Trump’s Timecard: The Weekends of Trump on America’s Dime (February 11, 2017)

Trump Flash Quickie: All Hands on Deck (January 31, 2017)

Here is the second appearance of a new Trump.45 species of information transfer, a hint of his gracious MAGA restoration effort. Imagine the sound of a flashbulb popping on a heavy 40’s style news photog’s camera wielded by a Joe Pesci-type character, revealing in an instant the seamy side of politics, life, love, social gossip,… Continue reading Trump Flash Quickie: All Hands on Deck (January 31, 2017)

Trump’s Desk: Pilgrim’s Progress After One Week (January 29, 2017)

Our President had a rough first week in office, despite his very best efforts to unite the country and do right by a restored Christian (White) America. He did get off to a fast start a week ago Friday, by utterly vanquishing that terrible beast ObamaCare, on a first-pass paper basis at least. After an… Continue reading Trump’s Desk: Pilgrim’s Progress After One Week (January 29, 2017)

Trump’s Verbal Art: American Haiku in 12 Words & 14 Syllables (January 10, 2017)

“Haiku” is a traditional form of Japanese poetry. Haiku poems consist of 3 lines. The first and last lines of a Haiku have 5 syllables and the middle line has 7 syllables. The lines rarely rhyme. Haiku* dates from the time of the pre-Modern Edo Period (1603-1869), best exemplified by the great master Matsuo Bashō… Continue reading Trump’s Verbal Art: American Haiku in 12 Words & 14 Syllables (January 10, 2017)

Trump is No Redford: Three Days of the Beakless Condor (January 9, 2017)

Real movie fans will recognize the inspiration for the title of this piece at a glance. The 1975 spy thriller “Three Days of the Condor” *was a popular and critically well-received hit directed by Sydney Pollack. Star power in abundance was provided by Redford and Faye Dunaway, ably surrounded by Max Von Sydow (as Joubert),… Continue reading Trump is No Redford: Three Days of the Beakless Condor (January 9, 2017)

Trump’s Cabinet Picks Part Five: Going to Be A White Christmas (December 13, 2016)

We are getting towards the end of the Trump Pick ‘Em process for the 2017 first version of the new Cabinet. Trump has now chosen 23 of the 28 highest level Administrative positions (President, Vice-President, 15 formal Cabinet Secretaries, 7 Executive Cabinet Level jobs, and 4 of the highest level staff, not quite cabinet grade,… Continue reading Trump’s Cabinet Picks Part Five: Going to Be A White Christmas (December 13, 2016)

Trump’s Cabinet Picks Part Four: Rollin’, Rollin’, Rollin’ (November 30, 2016)

No more pussy footing around. One of Trump’s ingenious new innovations in the political Pre Inaugural President Elect song and dance number has been the Beauty Pageant style parade of hopefuls, wannabes, job applicants, supplicants, and former rivals showing up to pay homage to the new Master in Residence, who kiss the imperial ring, presumably… Continue reading Trump’s Cabinet Picks Part Four: Rollin’, Rollin’, Rollin’ (November 30, 2016)

Trump’s Cabinet Picks Part Three: Ladies’ Night* (November 23, 2016)

In 2016, the President’s Cabinet consists of 15 Department heads (all named Secretary, except the Attorney General of the Justice Department). These are the highest ranking government executives in America, besides the constitutionally elected President and Vice-President. The Vice-President is considered part of the Cabinet. Each of the 15 Cabinet officers must be approved by… Continue reading Trump’s Cabinet Picks Part Three: Ladies’ Night* (November 23, 2016)

Trump’s Picks: It’s Not Your Father’s Cabinet (November 16, 2016)

In 2016, the President’s Cabinet consists of 15 Department heads (all named Secretary, except the Attorney General of the Justice Department). These are the highest ranking government executives in America, besides the constitutionally elected President and Vice-President. The Vice-President is considered part of the Cabinet. Each of the 15 Cabinet officers must be approved by… Continue reading Trump’s Picks: It’s Not Your Father’s Cabinet (November 16, 2016)

Trump’s TV Ads: Still Broken Trifecta (November 1, 2016) Third Iteration

The gold standard source for monitoring Presidential campaign TV ad spending remains the data provided by CMAG/Kantar Media on a weekly basis. CMAG/Kantar Media is like the Nielsen Ratings for campaign TV. A full accounting for our purposes is provided by the Associated Press (AP) wire service and found here: CMAG/Kantar Media Presidential Campaign TV… Continue reading Trump’s TV Ads: Still Broken Trifecta (November 1, 2016) Third Iteration