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Now What?

May 6, 2019
2 min

Now What?

Post # 60, Bob McKnight's Subscription Commentary Collusion. Obstruction. Serious Findings but the only option is for House to Impeach, which will never be tried in Senate. The Election will be the Answer for resolution. The long awaited Mueller Report is out and now thoroughly reviewed. The conclusion seems to rest on what was the charge to the Special Counsel from the Department of Justice. Robert Mueller said that since the DOJ cannot charge the President under their

Stop Tweating. Start Reading.

Apr 22, 2019
2 min

Stop Tweating. Start Reading.

Post # 58, Bob McKnight's Subscription Commentary 'Be Best, Mr. President.' Mrs. Trump It is well known that President Trump's constant flow of tweets highlight his poor writing skills, spelling, punctuation, and grammar. His lies and mis-speaks on finances and projections are largely ignored by the press. But it is the President's failure to read that seems to draw the most criticism of his ability to serve as an informed President. Over the weekend, the French Ambassador,

Exclusive: Trump Doesn't Want the Wall

Jun 25, 2018
1 min

Exclusive: Trump Doesn't Want the Wall

Post #8, Bob McKnight's Subscription Commentary In a previous post to my Subscription Commentary, I tried to point out to the Democrats that it is not in their interest for Trump to get rid of his unpopular Administration staff like EPA Director Scott Pruitt, Interior Secretary Ryan Zeinke, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, HUD Secretary Dr. Ben Carson, and now Executive Staff William Miller. Admittedly, all are terribly unpopular and some have

Immediate Impact of Bolton and Pompeo to the Iran Deal

May 10, 2018
2 min

Immediate Impact of Bolton and Pompeo to the Iran Deal

This writer has previously pointed out that one of the attributes (few to note yet) of President Trump is the uncertainty of his actions. I know that sounds strange for uncertainty to be an attribute. Most fair analysis would suggest that we would not have the North Koreans about to negotiate a possible weapons stand down if they were not totally unsure of Trump's next move. Admittedly Trump lies most of the time and changes his mind more than he does not, but perhaps thos

"Senator, this year we're voting our pocket book."

Apr 23, 2018
2 min

"Senator, this year we're voting our pocket book."

I remember a Miami Firefighter named John Rosier telling me during a campaign of mine for the Legislature in the 70's, "Senator, this year, we're voting with our pocket book." That message stuck with me and I think could very well determine many campaigns this year. Essentially it was the same message advanced by President Bill Clinton when he upset a sitting President, George P. Bush in 1992, "It's the economy, stupid." So traditional political logic says that the Trump Ta

Beijing for Des Moines

Apr 11, 2018
2 min

Beijing for Des Moines

THERE ARE 3 EQUAL BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT! Most political students know that the centerpiece of most political settlements is the trade. It is as simple as, "I'll give you this, if you give me that." The trades are not always equal so there may be other considerations. So, when President Trump recently announced our tariff policy would protect our steel and aluminum industries with tariffs, a response was expected. He said he targeted China, and quickly added a 25% tariff o

It is Easy to Make an Election Close

Jan 12, 2018
2 min

It is Easy to Make an Election Close

Even though the next Presidential Election is a full three years away, people are starting to talk about the re-election of President Trump. After all, he lost the 2016 popular vote in his election by several million votes. His polling is among the lowest ever recorded for the start of a new Administration, and he hovers consistently right around the 35% approval rating. So just pure math says he is a dead duck in 2020, right? As FSU great and ESPN Analyst Lee Corso says,

Tax Reform Candor

Oct 20, 2017
3 min

Tax Reform Candor

"But we really could do more without the government requiring it. We could emphasize mentoring, strategic business planning, university managed incubators, angel and mezzanine financing, and marketing networks to accelerate middle class economic growth. This is the sweet spot for the Silicon Valley and the Research Triangle. It could be like an Economic Peace Corps. This is a strategy that could work for America." U. S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin recently said that

U.S. Senate Race--Off Shore Oil Drilling.

Aug 21, 2017
2 min

U.S. Senate Race--Off Shore Oil Drilling.

Unfortunately, most of us have become downright belligerent about political veracity from candidates and incumbents. President Trump deserves most of the credit for this sad commentary, but it is not a new problem. So, as Florida starts the very important race for the U. S. Senate, most observers are demanding the candidate's state their positions clearly and in writing. Although it is early, my guess is one of the most important issues--maybe THE most important, is whether

Our White House is Not a Dump

Aug 15, 2017
2 min

Our White House is Not a Dump

President Trump recently remarked in front of multiple confirming sources that the White House was a "Dump." He, of course, denied it. He lies and we know it. He said the same thing about historic Camp David, the location of many critical world negotiations by our Presidents. Maybe some readers of this Commentary feel I should stay focused on major issues. I am not sure. This post may be more telling about the man. A major part of the Trump base are proud Americans that

Discounting POTUS

Jul 5, 2017
2 min

Discounting POTUS

I recently saw a TV interview of a respected Republican Governor about his reaction to something President Trump tweeted. He said he no longer takes anything the President says seriously. He is not the only person saying that. I saw even Trump's apparent preferred world leader, Russian President Putin say he does think Trump's word is good on commitments. All but two of the signers to the Paris Climate Accord wrote the US off long ago. Respected former New York Mayor Mic

Eliminate Free Press and We Have Russia

Jun 22, 2017
2 min

Eliminate Free Press and We Have Russia

President Trump's disdain of the press is rising to a new level. In his first foreign trip, he refused to hold a single press conference during the entire trip, unlike all the other heads of state present. Just watching our country act as the lone participant in conference of major nations, afraid of a free press was chilling. Freedom of the press had become so expected in America, I now find it almost impossible to fathom that Trump in 2017 is doing this to the country th

Error.

Jun 1, 2017
2 min

Error.

It is very clear that President Trump feels the automobile industry is the best indicator of whether jobs are growing in America. During the campaign and during his early days in office, he has beaten up some of the automobile manufacturers over the head for what he says is, 'Moving those jobs out of America and overseas." To be fair, the President acknowledges that he does not read very much and television is his primary source of briefing. I have found television comment

The Honorable Alternative

Mar 3, 2017
2 min

The Honorable Alternative

After I was elected to the Florida Senate in 1978, the presiding officer in that body was one of it's most respected members, Senator Phil Lewis (D., West Palm Beach). Deep in his Catholic faith, the Senator was known for his kindness and consideration of the needs of members on both sides of the aisle. I often remind readers of his extraordinary request that funding for a school in his name in his Palm Beach County District, be removed since it had not gone through the pai

The Honorable Alternative

Mar 2, 2017
2 min

The Honorable Alternative

After I was elected to the Florida Senate in 1978, the presiding officer in that body was one of it's most respected members, Senator Phil Lewis (D., West Palm Beach). Deep in his Catholic faith, the Senator was known for his kindness and consideration of the needs of members on both sides of the aisle. I often remind readers of his extraordinary request that funding for a school in his name in his Palm Beach County District, be removed since it had not gone through the pai

"Who Ya Gonna Call?"

Feb 15, 2017
2 min

"Who Ya Gonna Call?"

I am pretty sure your response to this headline is going to be, "Ghostbusters!" Me too. But today, with the almost daily verbal clashes between President Trump and World leaders, it is an often asked question. Take the recent blow up between Trump and long time US ally Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. The American stepping in to help smooth things over, without invitation, was none other than American military hero, Senator John McCain (R., AZ). Most of us rem

Hail Bannon

Jan 26, 2017
2 min

Hail Bannon

I was betting that President Trump would have opted for a 'healing' Inaugural Message. Boy was I wrong. It was the darkest most vindicate speech I ever heard by a United States President. It was reported that the speech belittled every President present that came to support the first time elective official. Why did it happen? Here is what I think: In spite of President Obama's strong recommendation that Donald Trump learn how to grow a thick skin to field criticism, Trum

A Negative Assessment of President Trump

Jan 16, 2017
2 min

A Negative Assessment of President Trump

As readers of this Commentary are aware, during the 2016 Presidential Campaign, I like most Americans, was very dissatisfied with the 2 major candidates. In my last post, I shared a negative assessment of President Obama's two terms in office, along with an acknowledgement of his extraordinary talents. Here I would like to do the same for our new President. For personal talents and attributes, I can find very few for Donald Trump, other than perhaps avarice. In our capital

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