Category Archives: Scratch Pad

We Are Better Than This – Part 8

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Allen Mesch

In my latest political post, I have a couple of thoughts concerning the role of political parties and the impact of White House actions on Americans. Is it Time for New Political Parties? The political party representing conservatives seems to … Continue reading →

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We Are Better Than This – Part 7

Posted on April 15, 2025 by Allen Mesch

What’s going on in Washington? The tariffs are on, then they’re off, then they’re on again, then they’re off—high tariffs on China, except for electronics. Who are the president’s economic advisors? Is it Larry, Moe, Curly, or all three? Government … Continue reading →

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We Are Better Than This – Part 6

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Allen Mesch

We are better than this, or are we? What’s happening in Texas is disturbing. Perhaps “disturbing” is too mild a word. Maybe frightening would be better. Here are several examples of what’s wrong in the Lone Star State: Please consider … Continue reading →

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The Traitor

Posted on March 31, 2025 by Allen Mesch

The Traitor begins after Dr. Russell Conrad returns from the Middle East to Dallas. The Traitor is the sequel to The Analyst. His actions at the conference raise concerns. President Omar Sanjar’s National Security Council members questioned Conrad’s communications with … Continue reading →

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We Are Better Than This – Part 5

Posted on March 23, 2025 by Allen Mesch

With profound apologies to Pete Seeger, I have rewritten a few verses in his great anti-war song, Where Have All the Flowers Gone? My lyrics reflect the current political environment in the United States and strongly condemn the government, politicians, … Continue reading →

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We Are Better Than This – Part 4

Posted on March 16, 2025 by Allen Mesch

Watching the movie A Complete Unknown was a trip down memory lane. I was a big fan of folk music in the 1960s. I loved listening to Joan Baez; Pete Seager; Peter, Paul, and Mary; The Clancey Brothers; and many … Continue reading →

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We Are Better Than This – Part 3

Posted on March 8, 2025 by Allen Mesch

I hardly know where to begin with this post. An Arizona Supreme Court justice warned the public of the danger to democracy if the president gets to claim that only he gets to decide what the law is. The administration … Continue reading →

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We Are Better Than This – Part 2

Posted on March 2, 2025 by Allen Mesch

As Americans ponder how cuts in federal employment affects us, we need to consider the other side of the issue. What about the lives of the terminated government employees? They are not just numbers. They have families that are dependent … Continue reading →

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We Are Better Than This – Part 1

Posted on February 26, 2025 by Allen Mesch

“Fasten your seatbelts; it’s going to be a bumpy ride.” The warning from Bette Davis could be applied to the political situation in America. One political party is content to allow their leader to run “roughshod” over the semblance of … Continue reading →

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February 16, 1862 – Fort Donelson

Posted on February 16, 2025 by Allen Mesch

On February 16, 1862, Confederate forces holding Fort Donelson in Tennessee surrendered to Union troops. U. S. Grant’s army captured 12,000 Confederate soldiers. Grant’s terms of surrender were suggested by General Charles F. Smith. Grant agreed with Smith’s recommendation and … Continue reading →

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