Tag Archives: Donald Trump

Book Review: Carl Hiaasen ~ Squeeze Me (2021)

Crack cocaine apparently gives an instantaneous rush into a blissful state of well-being. Obviously it’s addictive. Carl Hiaasen is my crack cocaine as it transports me from suburban London to the whacky world of Florida. Hiaasen has a magnificent tapestry … Continue reading

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For United States read Britain

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Air Force One crashes in Nebraska

Panic stricken, the local sheriff mobilized and descended on the farm in force. When they got there, the disaster was clear. The aircraft was totally destroyed. The sheriff and his men couldn’t find the President’s body. They spotted a lone … Continue reading

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Lincoln on Trump

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Trump meets the Pope

“I met with Pope Francis today. He’s a really great pope — great, great pope. You know he’s the leader of the Catholic Church — big church. “I couldn’t believe it when he told me how many Catholics there are. … Continue reading

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An iconic American painting reimagined

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George Orwell and Donald Trump

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Donald Trump asks for advice from Abraham Lincoln

Trump: How can I make Democrats love me? Lincoln: Go to the theatre. Chris

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Politics today

People might be forgiven for thinking the world is going to hell in a hand cart. Just what has happened to compassion, kindness, sympathy? Perhaps, before  Donald Trump carries out his threat, to cut millions of dollars in aid, because … Continue reading

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Is the USA turning into a third world country?

In 1980, adults in the top 1 percent earned on average 27 times more than bottom 50 percent of adults. Today they earn 81 times more. This ratio of 1 to 81 is similar to the gap…. in the world’s … Continue reading

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