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Born in Switzerland. Married to Joan since 1978, father of four, grandfather of seven. USAF veteran, journeyman ironworker, mortgage banker, retired. Live in Coronado, CA. Served on the Mobility Commission. Past president, Coronado #Dem Club. đźš«DMs please!
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Now DHS wants to round up and deport immigrants who work and pay their taxes. Undocumented immigrants pay an estimated $8.5 billion in state and local taxes annually in California. www.latimes.com/politics/sto...

Trump imposes tariffs, extends the date, then backs down. Is this from “The Art of the Deal?” www.latimes.com/business/sto...

“Make America Filthy Again.” www.latimes.com/environment/...

Breaking news…

The stupid... it b-u-r-n-s...!!! 🔥 🔥 🔥

NEXT: “Make incandescent light bulbs great again.” www.bbc.com/news/article...

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Are we beginning to see more daylight between Musk and Trump? www.bbc.com/news/article...

Rep. Victoria Spartz is a Russian asset. kyivindependent.com/uss-only-ukr...

In an authoritarian society, they always begin with the most vulnerable — immigrants. Then they go after citizens. www.npr.org/2025/04/08/n...

Speaker Mike Johnson is going to have to decide whether he’s going to serve Trump and his billionaire donors or his constituents, 38 percent of whom depend on Medicaid for their healthcare. www.cbsnews.com/news/house-s...

In an authoritarian regime, leadership tells the citizens they enjoy all of the freedoms guaranteed under the constitution, but the citizens quickly learn that only “correct” speech is protected. www.npr.org/2025/04/07/n...

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“At my direction, every Department of Justice attorney is required to zealously advocate on behalf of the United States. Any attorney who fails to abide by this direction will face consequences.” — Attorney General Pam Bondi By “United States” Bondi means “Trump.” www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...

It appears that if foreign students make statements supportive of Palestinians’ rights, they are terrorists whether or not they support Hamas. PRO TIP: When traveling or staying in a foreign country don’t get involved in their politics. www.latimes.com/california/s...

The Trump regime doesn’t like public education. www.latimes.com/california/s...

It’s okay — Hogsbreath would feel unwelcome among his more experienced and capable European counterparts. kyivindependent.com/us-defense-s...

America is being made “great again” — one layoff at a time electrek.co/2025/04/03/a...

No conflict of interest here… www.avweb.com/aviation-new...

Here’s another example of public health decisions based on conspiracy theories: abcnews.go.com/Health/citie...

Is America “great again” yet? www.nbcnews.com/business/mar...

The price of every car will go up because of Trump’s tariffs. Even U.S.-assembled cars will become more expensive because they have at least 30 percent imported parts. www.latimes.com/business/sto...

Unlike Strom Thurmond, who took a bathroom break and ate a sandwich, Cory Booker didn’t “cheat.” www.latimes.com/world-nation...

It has become clear that truth and transparency are not desired by the Secretary, but rather he wishes subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies. — Former FDA official Peter Marks, referring to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. www.latimes.com/business/sto...

Working class white people: Trump wants to bust your unions. thehill.com/regulation/c...

Republicans were guilty of forum shopping during the Biden presidency, taking cases to conservative judges in Texas in order to stop Biden initiatives they didn’t like. www.latimes.com/politics/sto...

California’s CEQA is an example of a law that was passed with good intentions but failed due to unforeseen consequences. It should be repealed. timesofsandiego.com/business/202...

Trump and DOGE cut funding for legal assistance to unaccompanied children precisely because it will result in more of them being deported. www.latimes.com/california/s...

Coal country went all in for Trump. Now they’re finding out just how much Trump and DOGE care about them. www.post-gazette.com/business/pow...

Prescient remark.

We don’t need a Trump Mini-Me as our next governor. ktla.com/news/califor...

If you are assigned to prosecute one of Trump’s friends or donors, expect to be terminated. www.latimes.com/california/s...

Real reason for the move: Utah no longer seems inclusive for many Sundance attendees. www.sfgate.com/sf-culture/a...

If Trump believes everyone should have the right to concealed carry of firearms, why won’t the Secret Service allow them at his appearances? www.latimes.com/california/s...