Category Archives: Politics

The War in Ukraine Could Change Everything

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Jim deMaine

From Skyline resident Basil F. “Living in our community many people are asking me about my opinion about the present situation in Ukraine. I have some difficulty to explain my take about the war, all I remember the most is … Continue reading →

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Interview with President Biden by Heather Cox Richardson

Posted on March 5, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Ed. note: Please click on the link at the bottom of this post to watch this unique interview with President Biden and historian Professor Heather Cox Richardson. Every day, people write to me and say they feel helpless to change … Continue reading →

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“How Bad Is It? What the 2022 Midterms Landscape Looks Like”

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Jim deMaine

You are invited to a viewing of a lecture given by David Domke in early December February 8th at 7:30pm in the Sky Lounge of  on the 24th floor Seating is limited to 30 and MASKS ARE REQUIRED. If there … Continue reading →

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Poor Vlad

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P. (and the Borowitz Report)

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Carl Bernstein: Life of A Newsman

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Ed M. By Jean Godden -February 2, 2022 in Post Alley “The door led me into another universe. People were shouting. Typewriters clattered and chinged. Beneath my feet I could feel the rumble of the presses. In my whole life … Continue reading →

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John Oliver exposes Dr. Oz

Posted on January 12, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Ed. note: The NYT today has an Opinion piece on Dr. Oz’s entry into the US Senate race in Pennsylvania. For a bit of history of his involvement with the dietary supplement industry, please view this serious/hilarious somewhat off-color monologue … Continue reading →

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Democracy not violence: Americans, please take this pledge

Posted on January 9, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Put B. If you would like to see who has signed on already, the list is available at www.democracynotviolence.us by clicking on “Signers.”  By Brian Baird Special to The Seattle Times On the anniversary of the worst attack on … Continue reading →

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