It's a shame that more people don't know their history. If one can make up an enemy and claim they are to blame for problems a country has people will become fearful and look to a leader who claims to be able to identify and destroy the enemy even though there is no such enemy. We have seen this in history before, done to such an dangerous level that people will ignore the truth.
Margate proudly hosts the World’s no. 1 Roadside attraction Lucy the Elephant a 140 year old tin pachyderm located on the beach @ Atlantic ave. Built to attract potential buyers of real estate in what was then South Atlantic City. It was obviously wildly successful in that regard. If you’re visiting Absecon Island don’t miss her. Lucy is registered as a National monument.
The Forgotten Candle I came away from Donald Trump’s appearance at the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner with one overriding thought. What an asshole. Trump looked like a forgotten orange candle left burning too long on a dresser, softening, sagging, slowly melting into itself. There was no presidential presence, no dignity, no humility, no recognition that he was standing before the very people charged with documenting history in real time. There was only vanity. Endless vanity. A man who has mistaken attention for respect, applause for legitimacy, and grievance for governing. Even he seemed to realize he was bombing. After one of his tired jokes collapsed into silence, he admitted it was a “fricking stupid speech.” On that rare occasion, I found myself in complete agreement with the President of the United States. And then there was Karoline Leavitt, who every single day has walked to the podium with an air of practiced superiority, treating legitimate questions f...
I rarely ever do a personal post but today is different. I just want to thank my wonderful best friend and wife Lori pictured above for making these past 40 years a special experience filled with love and laughter among so much else. I love you L let’s do another 40 !!
Trump has tried to make the acronym ANTIFA or Antifacism a bad thing bc he’s a fascist.
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