Today is 70 days into Trump’s term in office, March 31, 2017. As of the 27th, his administration has appointed 6 of the 187 open ambassadorships. Don’t take my word for it, have a look at the American Foreign Service Association’s list and see for yourself. While in most cases there are veteran diplomats at … [Read more…]
So I don’t forget https://www.sergneri.net/wordpress/?s=trump will search your blog for TRUMP. From one website, you may need to add %20 for a space, but I’ve not tested that yet.
At a time when web based articles which tell the truth disappear, I’m copying this commentary here for “safe keeping”. This article can be found here: IEEE Spectrum – Trump and the EPA visit and you can support IEEE by reading it on their site, if it is available. Commentary: Photo Ops with Coal Miners … [Read more…]
Here are copies of the letters I’ve sent to Mr. Trump. You can also send your message at The White House web site. 03/24/2017 Mr. Trump, We would remind you that since your inauguration only 65 days have passed. The silliness of your claims to have improved the job market, for example, are telling and … [Read more…]
Wide West, 25 December 1854 The Washington Sentinel, in a long and interesting article on this subject, says: ” Lynch Law originated in what is now known as the Piedmont country of Virginia, which was at the time the western frontier. The nearest court of criminal jurisdiction held its sessions at Williamsburg, which is but … [Read more…]
CITY NEWS. The Earthquake.—One of those shocks that terra firma is heir to, visited our city on Thursday evening last, Feb. 5th, in the shape of an earthquake. Having given the oscillating movement a fair trial on its previous visits, the present tremblor adopted a different system of tactics, and addressed itself to the brick … [Read more…]
At the Intercept this thought provoking article about the Whitehouse’s abandonment of its populist rhetoric concerning Wall Street: That populist smokescreen is long gone now. Mnuchin and Donovan are just two of five Goldman expats in high-level positions on Trump’s team. Steve Bannon spent a limited time at Goldman Sachs, but White House assistant Dina … [Read more…]
After Saturday night’s festivities at El Correfoc we were wondering what would be in store for us on Sunday. The newspaper had a listing for a “Piromusical” at a large square at the base of the National Palace around Montjuic Fountain. The site was ready made for public displays with the Palace standing on a … [Read more…]
La Merce – Fireworks in Barcelona the last weekend in September. In 1995, wife and I took a three-week trip to Spain and France. When planning the trip I looked for festivals that may occur in areas around our planned stops. In Fodor’s Spain 1995, in the sections on festivals, only one festival appeared to … [Read more…]
Another insightful view of the damage done by George W Bush’s administration was published in the INTERCEPT, comparing Bush’s use of the press during the run up to the Iraq war against Trump’s incompetent battle with the press, 14 years after the Iraq invasion. Below, is a copy of some reminiscences of a series of … [Read more…]