Since John McCain’s passing on Saturday the tributes have been nearly constant from the right and the center. On the true left, the message has been mixed. McCain’s terrible foreign policy decisions (the war in Iraq) to name one have been criticized. Both groups are missing the point.
Author: Jonathan Simeone
Trump’s supporters are Delusional
Here are truths that can’t be ignored:
Personal Update 08/20/2018
Here are a few updates about my life:
Political Thoughts for August 19, 2018
As the title indicates, here are a few quick thoughts about current political stories:
Mom and I After 16 Years
This post was originally published on my Facebook page. I thought it should go here too.
Reforming the Supreme Court
The verdict for this episode is: the process for confirming people to the Supreme Court is broken. https://media.blubrry.com/jonathansimeonepodcast/content.blubrry.com/jonathansimeonepodcast/Supreme_court.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 5:25 — 2.5MB) | Embedsubscribe to my podcast Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | RSS | Subscribe to Jonathan's Verdicts
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Paratransit is Separate and Unequal
As I wrote before, paratransit, the transit service offered people with disabilities by local public transit entities, is not something I ever wanted to join. Given the lack of sidewalks in parts of the Portland area, and other reasons, I did finally register. While I have had a few decent rides from paratransit, I realize… Continue reading Paratransit is Separate and Unequal
Underage Marriage
Should people under the age of 18 be able to marry?
Changing the Speaker
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is considering rules changes in the House that make a ton of sense. Specifically, they want to make sure the speaker of the house is a bipartisan position.
Real Wages and Rent
The verdict for this episode is: for many American workers, wages are not keeping pace with the cost of living. https://media.blubrry.com/jonathansimeonepodcast/content.blubrry.com/jonathansimeonepodcast/Wages.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 4:15 — 1.9MB) | Embedsubscribe to my podcast Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | RSS | Subscribe to Jonathan's Verdicts
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