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Maureen Ogle

Historian. Author. Ranter. Idea Junkie.

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February 15, 2017

Making Sense of Trump/Bannon: February 15, 2017

February 15, 2017/ Maureen Ogle

Keep your eyes on the lies.

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Trump/Bannon
February 09, 2017

Making Sense of Trump/Bannon: February February 9, 2017

February 09, 2017/ Maureen Ogle

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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Trump/Bannon
Trump/Bannon
February 07, 2017

Making Sense of Trump/Bannon: February 7, 2017

February 07, 2017/ Maureen Ogle

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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Trump/Bannon
Trump/Bannon
February 05, 2017

Making Sense of Trump/Bannon: February 5, 2017

February 05, 2017/ Maureen Ogle

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. 

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Trump/Bannon
Trump/Bannon
February 02, 2017

Making Sense of Trump/Bannon: February 2, 2017

February 02, 2017/ Maureen Ogle

Read 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.

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Trump/Bannon
Trump/Bannon
February 01, 2017

Making Sense of Trump/Bannon: February 1, 2017

February 01, 2017/ Maureen Ogle

A 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. 

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Website 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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