Author Archives: tomdwyer

Book Spotlight- “Battlefield America”

Posted on February 17, 2020 by tomdwyer

The Trump Administration recently announced that it is “is deploying law enforcement tactical units from the southern border as part of a supercharged arrest operation in sanctuary cities across the country, an escalation in the president’s battle against localities that … Continue reading →

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Humorousness- The truth about married romance… in Tweets.

Posted on February 17, 2020 by tomdwyer

Ahhh, Valentine’s Day. We just passed the big day for romance, staring longingly across a table, and long walks on the beach. Of course we all know where such shenanigans lead… marriage, and marriage changes romance. Here’s a collection of … Continue reading →

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Popcorn Shorts for February 2020

Posted on February 17, 2020 by tomdwyer

Popcorn Shorts- Cool stuff that’s too small for a big article Just like it says, Popcorn Shorts is about the kind of things we think are really interesting, but don’t really need a large article to explain them. From the … Continue reading →

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News To Make You Furious- Relax… they’re just here to protect and serve

Posted on February 17, 2020 by tomdwyer

One stereotype of a certain type of Trump supporter is an overweight paranoid stockpiling weapons against the day the “government’s jackbooted thugs” come kicking in doors. Such a person should be facing some severely mixed … Continue reading →

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Tom’s Tidbits- To a very few Senate Republicans…

Posted on February 5, 2020 by tomdwyer

To a very few Republican members of the Senate, You know who you are, though I don’t. You watched President Trump last night and you can’t look away any longer. You know you’re supposed to acquit him today, but you … Continue reading →

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Tom’s Tidbits- Trump’s fate is the least of what’s at stake

Posted on January 29, 2020 by tomdwyer

Greetings, It’s coming down to the wire now, but the fate of one broken man is the least of what’s at stake. The country’s direction, even the very existence of a constitutional republic are also imperiled, but I’d argue even … Continue reading →

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Someone wants to steal your cat!

Posted on January 24, 2020 by tomdwyer

Catalytic converter theft is growing for a reason Stealing catalytic converters (or ‘cats’ to the cool kids) is big business in Portland and beyond. They’re great for thieves because they’re self-contained, easy to steal, easy to sell, and worth big … Continue reading →

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Keith Tucker’s What NOW?!! Toon for January

Posted on January 23, 2020 by tomdwyer

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Tom’s Tidbits- CorpraDems

Posted on January 23, 2020 by tomdwyer

Greetings, When I vote in 10 months it will be for the Democrat, because I know any of them would be better than the abomination behind the desk now. BUT… not all Democrats are created equal. The civil war in … Continue reading →

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What did Rudy do on his Christmas vacation?

Posted on January 23, 2020 by tomdwyer

As we write this, the impeachment trial of Donald Trump is beginning in the Senate. It’s a political activity with grandstanding, hypocrisy, and political theater abounding. No matter how hard they try, no Senator will be able to avoid SOME … Continue reading →