Now that Trump has declared a national emergency at the border with Mexico, I thought we should discuss national emergencies. I will briefly describe the National Emergencies Act and its key provisions.
Author: Jonathan Simeone
Discussing Baseball’s Potential Rules Changes
I have been a baseball fan since the 1983 season. Although I really like basketball, hockey, football, and the olympics, baseball has always been my favorite sport. So, the rumored rules changes got my attention.
Reviewing the Mephisto Club
Tess Gerritsen’s The Mephisto Club is the fifth book in her Rizzoli & Isles series. While the Mephisto Club isn’t the best book in the series, it was an enjoyable read. I really like Jane Rizzoli and Maura Isles as characters. The twists and turns in The Mephisto Club were exciting enough to keep me… Continue reading Reviewing the Mephisto Club
People Relying on Social Security Shouldn’t be Living in Poverty
Previously, I have written about my own experience relying on federal benefits to survive. As someone who has needed benefits and is lucky enough to no longer need them, I want to discuss how bad benefits are for those needing them the most. That statement doesn’t mean I’m ungrateful for the help I received; rather,… Continue reading People Relying on Social Security Shouldn’t be Living in Poverty
Reviewing Nineteen Minutes
Jodi Picoult’s Nineteen Minutes is an emotional, educational thriller. In addressing the tragedy of mass shootings at school, Picoult does a great job illustrating the experiences of many sides of the tragedy, while showing how each major player got to where they were when it happened. The way she goes between the present, the day… Continue reading Reviewing Nineteen Minutes
Capital Gains Taxes Explained
It has been a long time since I’ve written a nerdy post. So, I needed to exercise that need. Capital Gains taxes aren’t a sexy topic by any means; however, understanding a little about capital gains taxes will help you understand how rigged the system is in favor of wealthy. It’s things, like capitals gains… Continue reading Capital Gains Taxes Explained
Reviewing Body Double
Tess Gerritsen’s Body Double is book three in the Rizzoli & Isles series. I have read the first four books of the series (I read three and four out of order). So far, Body Double is easily my favorite book in the series. I have enjoyed all four books, but Body Double is simply outstanding.
Reviewing a Spark of Light
Jodi Picoult’s A Spark of Light is one of the most thought-provoking novels I have ever read. She takes on the controversial issue of abortion and does a masterful job illustrating things that commonly lead to abortion, reasons why some protest the right to abortions, and how government can become a huge problem in the… Continue reading Reviewing a Spark of Light
Reviewing John Grisham’s The Reckoning
John Grisham’s The Reckoning is a good look at racism, sexism, patriarchy, and different views of honor. If you like legal stories The Reckoning will leave you entertained and have you guessing.
Reviewing the Fifth Risk
Michael Lewis’s The Fifth Risk is publicized as demonstrating incompetence of the Trump administration. While it certainly presents anecdotes that show how unprepared and unskilled many Trump appointees were, that wasn’t what I took from the book. Nor did I find myself as interested in the hostility many Trump appointees have for the agencies they… Continue reading Reviewing the Fifth Risk