Jul 16

Jul 16 7/16/2020

I have a heavy heart today because our sweet little Tabitha died last night. She was our 15-year old Chi/terrier mix who served as tolerant sister to numerous foster dogs. Her presence is still here in the house so it’s hard to shake the sadness. Ya feel me?…

Jul 15

Jul 15 7/15/2020

RCA

Have you asked Ja’Ron Smith (JKS) about the changes you are making to the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA.) … I know he’s a champion of “Opportunity Zones,” & those zones might not improve if the air quality suffers. I’m sure you’ve heard that folks with lung problems get slammed by CV, so let’s do all we can to protect the air.

Raed More

Jul 14

Jul 14 7/14/2020

RCA

I see that you hosted some nice folk yesterday who had positive experiences with the police. …Wouldn’t it be wonderful if all of the stories about the police were like those that you were hearing yesterday? I wonder what conditions we would need in this world so that Black & Brown kids would know that everyone would treat them with respect.

Jul 13

Jul 13 7/13/2020

RCA

How was your golf game yesterday? I encourage you to refrain from tweeting about golf & how it’s your exercise & how you play less than BHO did. Better yet, you could apologize for your criticism of BHO’s golfing activity, & tweet something like, “Now that I’m POTUS I understand why BHO played so often. I’m sorry I gave him a hard time about it.”

Jul 12

Jul 12 7/12/2020

RCA

Did you see the article about Surgeon General Jerome Adams (JMA) in the WP today? …I respect the fact that even though he’s learned that in politics, “nice gets you into trouble. Nice means that you trust people,” he continues to be nice anyway.

Jul 11

Jul 11 7/11/2020

RCA

…You are trying to be nice to your old friend by commuting his sentence & folks think that it might be a bribe to keep him quiet. I certainly hope that’s not true. Roger does have a gleam in his eye that suggests he’s keeping secrets…

Jul 10

Jul 10 7/10/2020

RCA

So, what’s up with Venezuela? I tried to learn something about it this morning, but it’s too complicated for the short time I have to devote to figuring it out. You must feel the same way which would explain why you expressed a willingness to meet with Nicolas Maduro (NMM) over the weekend and then backtracked on that idea on Monday.

Jul 10

Jul 10 7/09/2020

RCA

…What was your impression of AMLO? I’m proud of both of you for letting bygones be bygones. It’s impressive that even though you have said some offensive things about Mexicans & he likened you to Hitler, you managed to be polite to one another yesterday….

Jul 9

Jul 9 7/8/2020

RCA

Did you see the op-ed about Susan Collins (SMC) in the NYT this morning? The author, Jennifer Finney Boylan, laments that SMC has disappointed ME by not standing up to you. …Maybe you can call SMC & give her some encouragement. I’m sure that article was a blow.

Jul 7

Jul 7 7/7/2020

RCA

…. My mom is feeling threatened by the folks throwing Christopher Columbus into the river, but I don’t think your tweets are going to win her vote. She would prefer to hear you soothe her soul rather than rile her up….

Jul 6

Jul 6 7/6/2020

RCA

…The 2nd District has an interesting race…. Do you think Mrs. Kennedy’s name recognition will help or hurt? While I appreciate the fact that her husband is a big advocate for mental health care, I find it creepy that he is reaping profits from his efforts….

Jul 5

Jul 5 7/5/2020

RCA

I just read in the Guardian that Kayne West has announced he is running for President in 2020 & Elon Musk is endorsing him. ABC speculates that this could be just a publicity stunt to sell his new album, “God’s Country.” Did you encourage him to run so he can draw some of Biden’s supporters away?

Jul 5

Jul 5 7/4/2020

RCA

Would you like to join me in reading W. E. B. Du Bois’ book, The Souls of Black Folk? It’s got a detailed account of all of the missteps of Reconstruction that I am finding quite edifying. He’s a poet so it’s a joy to read.

Jul 3

Jul 3 7/3/2020

RCA

Please consult with President Julian Bear Runner (JBR) before you go to his land today. … You may not know that in 1980 the Supreme Court ruled that the appropriation of their lands was illegal & suggested $100 million in reparations but the Sioux just wanted their land back.

Jul 3

Jul 3 7/2/2020

RCA

I just looked up Braxton Bragg today. You might have admired his argumentative personality but I’m sure you wouldn’t be impressed with his performance in Nov. 1863 … We really don’t need to keep his name alive. Reading Chad Williams’ opinion piece in the WP today will help you understand why you removing the names of Confederates from our bases matters.