Historian. Author. Ranter. Idea Junkie.
This a blog. Sort of. I rarely use it anymore.
Here's something I've pondered: What happens if the nation's troops are asked to act against Americans? Remember, DT is the "commander-in-chief." He's the civilian who, in theory, stands between the military and the citizenry.
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Remember the Affordable Care Act? The one that got DT elected in the first place. He was gonna rip that sucker to pieces on day one. Etc.
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Personally, I think "politics" are a snore. But I'm forcing myself to pay attention. I'm less interested in details than I am in how this extraordinary power play will play out.
Read MoreRead the whole thing, and then ask yourself: What would you do? What do you think is right? And then, I dunno, call your senators? No matter which you option you favor, this is when your voice can matter.
Read MoreA reminder not to get too hung up in your own bubble: Many Trump voters are happy, indeed thrilled. Although perhaps someone should remind them: NO president EVER fulfilled ALL of his promises.
Read MoreWebsite of Maureen Ogle, author and historian. Books include Ambitious Brew: The Story of American Beer; In Meat We Trust: An Unexpected History of Carnivore America; and Key West: History of An Island of Dreams.
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