Did you know that you and Pope Francis have something in common? You both have "a habit of saying things that throw people into confusion."…
6/6/2019
… I know you share my love for democracy so I encourage you to send some words of encouragement to the protestors in Sudan who are giving up their lives to promote freedom. Some acknowledgement from you that it's not right for unarmed people to be shot for speaking their minds would go a long way. I know you are busy but a quick tweet would do wonders…
6/5/2019
… Tom Rice re-enacted his jump today into a field near Carentan. He's 97-years old. I can't imagine jumping out of an airplane ever, let alone when I'm that age. He says he is bothered by what he had to do in the war and that all GIs suffer from the same blame and shame. It makes me sad to think that he's had to live a lifetime with that weight…
6/4/2019
I heard your remarks to QE at the State dinner last night. Thanks for sticking to your script and reminding the world of the strong ties between Great Britain and the US. I love that you brought up QE's time as a mechanic during WWII. Isn't it wonderful that she knows how to change a spark plug? I don't know how to do that, do you? …
6/2/2019
… Since you're going to be involved in commemorations of the 75th Anniversary of D-Day on your trip, you might take a look at my uncle's book, "D-Day: The Climactic Battle of WWII." It tells the story from the view of the guys who flew the planes, parachuted behind enemy lines, drove the Higgins assault landing crafts, climbed the bluffs on the beaches and manned the tanks….
5/29/2019
… I'm worried about Loujain al-Hathloul. I'm sure you've heard about her. She's the Saudi feminist being tortured and held in solitary confinement because she wants the freedom to drive. Please help me understand why you want to sell weapons to MBS while he's keeping her in jail. …
5/28/2019
…Gently and tactfully fire William Happer. He may have been a respected Princeton physicist back in the day, but he's not doing science any more. He's pandering to the Mercers, telling them what they want to hear. He's giving you bad advice and you don't need any more of that, do you?
5/27/2019
… What was your impression of the new Emperor Naruhito (EN)? I hope he continues in his father's tradition of bringing a message of peace to Japan. I understand that his wife has struggled with mental health issues because she has not been able to bear a son. Wouldn't it be great if EN bucked tradition and turned the throne over to his daughter when the time comes? …
5/26/2019
It looks like you are having a blast in Japan. I'm jealous. Golf, sumo, Japanese BBQ - sounds like fun. Some say that AS is on a charm offensive and that this trip is all about demonstrating the strong bonds between Japan and the USA. It looks to me like two buddies are getting together to have some fun. …
5/25/2019
How was your flight to Japan? I see that you hit the ground running. Getting off the plane and immediately talking to a group of business men, that's impressive. …Have you seen the sumo match yet? I hope no one heckles you for sitting in a chair at ringside displacing some fans and disrespecting the tradition of sitting on the floor.
5/24/2019
Do you think the times are a-changin'? I do! Those 1.4 million kids in 1400 cities in 110 countries walking out of class today are demanding action on climate change and their parents are starting to pay attention. I was excited to read that reps from 21 Fortune 500 companies lobbied in DC yesterday for a carbon tax. Isn't that great? …