by Paul Gordon • • Comments Off on Paul Gordon: Listening, carefully does us all good
All of us have the tendency to hear what we want to hear, even if it’s bad. But, yes, please vote — as our president says — like Donald J. Trump is on ballot; and to the Illinoisans who don’t like state, maybe you should leave
by Paul Gordon • • Comments Off on Paul Gordon: There are elephants in our ballrooms
I was surprised to find just how many of my classmates follow Trump, believe in him and in anything that comes out of his mouth. I’m talking about people who were good friends in high school who I’d sneak down to the river with on Friday nights after the ballgame
by Paul Gordon • • Comments Off on Paul Gordon: Just when I want out, it drags me back in
Politics of MAGA are unavoidable in the United States, if not completely absurd — like election fraud in the 2020 election, or Iran War or attacks on the press, or the cost of living …
by Paul Gordon • • Comments Off on Paul Gordon: He pardoned them, and now he wants to pay reparations?
It’s bad enough Trump sued the same government he’s leading, and it’s worse that the government he leads has settled that suit. So this Anti-Weaponization Fund for Jan. 6 insurrectonists is absolutely shameless
by Paul Gordon • • Comments Off on Gordon: Why not, maybe in my NIMBY?
Stay alert on the data center front. It’s inevitable those places are going to be built and I suppose there is a valid argument to make for them. But it’s important, too, that the public get some say in the matter.
by Paul Gordon • • Comments Off on Paul Gordon: These bumps are very much thanks to President Trump
Unlike the Biden bugaboos of COVID-19 and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, our current president has initiated tariffs and went to war with Iran. So as we cuss about gas and grocery prices, and worry about affordability, we give a different — and yet familiar — meaning to the phrase, ‘Thanks Trump’
by Paul Gordon • • Comments Off on Paul Gordon: No nobility, nor flexibility, accountability from this administration
With health care and prices still too high, it’s hard for Moms out there to approve how the president is governing. Mom gets pretty disgusted by some of what she sees on television these days.
by Paul Gordon • • Comments Off on Paul Gordon: Spirit of giving needs no politics
If only government could be run like local Christmas funds. It shouldn’t matter who gave to the fund or who benefited from it, no court actions necessary to make sure the benefits are released. It shouldn’t hinge on anybody’s budget, or get caught in the crossfire of two battling parties.
by Paul Gordon • • Comments Off on Paul Gordon: Both sides, step away from our blame game
Shutdown will only get more painful — its impact is starting to really be felt; plus some thoughts on pardons, ceasefires, benefit of the doubt and golden ballrooms