I am not a Lawyer, … but I can read. I was never taught about or even encouraged to read the Constitution in high school. I decided to address this gap in my education in 2017. In May, July, and December of that year, I read the Constitution and wrote 3 articles about what I… Continue reading The United States Constitution
Author: Terry Bahn
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He Did What They Couldn’t
On January 6, 2021, President Donald Trump #45 held a rally on the National Mall. After Don, Jr., Rudy Giuliani, and other Trump supporters stirred up the crowd to a frenzy, the President spoke, using rhetoric like, “And we fight. We fight like hell. And if you don’t fight like hell, you’re not going to… Continue reading He Did What They Couldn’t
No Kings … Then, Now, or Ever!
Saturday, October 18, 2025 Today, the second round of “No Kings” protests are taking place in more than 2,500 locations nationwide. The little town I live in is one of the 2,500+. I wish I could be there. I’m just not physically up to it.[1] “The Spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak“. That… Continue reading No Kings … Then, Now, or Ever!
… and those who never knew …
On May 1, 1970, students at Kent State University gathered to protest President Richard Nixon’s expansion of the Vietnam War into Cambodia. On May 2nd, at the request of Kent, Ohio Mayor LeRoy Satrom, Governor James Rhodes ordered the Ohio National Guard onto the Kent State University campus. By May 4th, the confrontation escalated resulting… Continue reading … and those who never knew …
Meme Too!
Each week, my friend and fellow blogger, Jill Dennison adds a post to her Jolly Mondays series on Filosofa’s Word. These weekly posts are her latest collection of memes, cartoons, and an encouraging animal video. While enjoying this week’s Jolly Monday, it hit me. “I create files that could (loosely) be considered memes. I’ve learned… Continue reading Meme Too!
Dementia, Wanton Ignorance, or Just Plain Stupidity?
This article is a major deviation from my usual offerings. It has no off-page links, no footnotes, and most of the content is the work of a well-known cable news journalist. On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, Lawrence O’Donnell, the host of “The Last Word” on MSNBC, asked the question, “If Donald Trump gets dementia, how… Continue reading Dementia, Wanton Ignorance, or Just Plain Stupidity?
. . . And Congress said Nothing
He withdrew the United States from the World Health Organization and the Paris Climate Agreement. . . And Congress said nothing. He encouraged unconfirmed and unvetted agents to destroy congressionally-created government agencies, fire civil servants without cause, and invade our private data in Federal databases. . . And Congress said nothing. He pardoned over 1,500… Continue reading . . . And Congress said Nothing
Chuck Schumer on “The View”
On March 18th, Chuck Schumer was a guest on “The View“. He spoke about the reason that he voted in favor of the Republican’s not-so-clean continuing resolution. He had a choice between two terrible options: The first choice passed an ugly budget plan for the rest of the year, but did not totally cede power… Continue reading Chuck Schumer on “The View”
Did You Vote for this Man?
I did NOT vote for Elon Musk … not for President; not for Vice President; not for either chamber of Congress … and not for the special position of “Executioner of the Constitution of the United States”. Did you? Interest Conflicts as Far as the Eye Can See Federal employees, from the President, members of… Continue reading Did You Vote for this Man?
A Letter to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson
I tried to send the following message to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson. Because I am not in his congressional district, his website would not accept it. I forwarded the message to my Representative and both of my Senators asking them to forward it to the Speaker, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jefferies, Senate Majority… Continue reading A Letter to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson
My Less Than Humble Opinion 