Apologies for our hiatus, but Lynn and I are back, and not a moment too soon, with the government shutdown upon us. . . Point for Discussion: The partial government shutdown is now in week 3. In addition to its political ramifications, it is greatly impacting people’s lives. This is a milestone that no one … Continue reading Sisters Talking On. . .The Government Shutdown
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Sisters Talking On…Kavanaugh & Character in Politics
Point for Discussion: When we’re young, most of us are taught to respect others. Or at least I thought we were. We have seen enough public disrespect in the past few weeks to last us a lifetime. Politics is certainly ugly. Following the confirmation of Justice Kavanaugh, the Republicans are thinking they have the midterms … Continue reading Sisters Talking On…Kavanaugh & Character in Politics
Sisters Talking On…560 Days & Counting-Chaos vs. Confidence
Point for Discussion We are almost halfway through Donald Trump’s first (maybe only?) term as President of the United States. This presidency has been plagued by childish indignation, staff turnover, media bashing – much behavior that is unbecoming of the office of the President. The white supremacists feel emboldened by the constant barrage of hatred … Continue reading Sisters Talking On…560 Days & Counting-Chaos vs. Confidence
Sisters Talking on…Transforming from Racism to Respect
Point for Discussion: People came to America to escape persecution in their homelands. Many still do. It’s unfortunate that certain groups forget that we are all (with the exception of Native Americans) immigrants. We are all the same. We deserve respect and should treat others that way. Our President can stop calling people “animals” to … Continue reading Sisters Talking on…Transforming from Racism to Respect
Sisters Talking On…Tariffs
Point for Discussion The Federal government is again planning to implement tariffs on imported steel and aluminum coming into the US from all points around the world. The difference this time is that the President is planning to use a less well-known rule to circumvent the usual process of proving damage prior to determining the … Continue reading Sisters Talking On…Tariffs
Sisters Talking On…Gun violence
Point for Discussion: Another week, another mass shooting in the United States. This is beyond ridiculous, and needs to be stopped. Are guns the problem, or are people the problem? Until we figure that out, how will we know how to solve it? Our Points of View: (Lynn) Gun violence is out of control in … Continue reading Sisters Talking On…Gun violence
Sisters Talking on…SOTU State of the Union
(Laurie) I believe that what people want and need to hear in the SOTU State of the Union is what’s next for the Country, and to see that there is a focused plan for making our lives better. People also want to hear not only what can be, but with honesty, what is likely … Continue reading Sisters Talking on…SOTU State of the Union
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