JerryBaumchen

Hi folks, Looks like Trump & his cronies are trying to control the news: Ellison - the software scion seen sitting next to Trump at UFC 314 Saturday - has spent the past months trying to acquire Paramount for $8billion. Under-siege CBS loses two of its most iconic shows in latest blow Jerry Baumchen PS) Reminds me of the book The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich.

Hi folks, And, the mid-west is not happy: “We would like to know what you, as the people, the Congress, who are supposed to rein in this dictator, what are you going to do about it?” GOP Sen. Chuck Grassley faces frustrated Iowans at town hall: ‘Are you proud of Trump?’ | CNN Politics Jerry Baumchen

Hi Keith, It looks this Oklahoman came here to Oregon looking for food: An Oklahoma man stands accused of illegally shooting at a deer with an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle Man arrested after firing AR-15 out car window, fleeing police in Linn County - oregonlive.com Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, You were saying: “I felt sad for science. I felt sad for queer people who are being erased and marginalized and told that they're not valued." How Trump's focus on free speech is impacting scientific research : NPR Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, As if we did not already know it: Mcebisi Jonas, South Africa’s new special envoy to the U.S. . . . called President Donald Trump a racist, narcissistic “right-winger” Trump is racist, homophobic, new South Africa envoy to U.S. said in 2020 - oregonlive.com Jerry Baumchen PS) Does anyone know if the beds at Gitmo are comfortable?

Hi Wendy, And, he has just started. “Fasten your seatbelts. It’s going to be a bumpy night.” Bette Davis ~ Fasten your seat belts..it's going to be a bumpy night Jerry Baumchen

Hi Bill, THAT is exactly why Mitch McConnell is not a Trump supporter. He knows that one day, the other guys will have the same power[s]. Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, More regret: Major NW company offers apology after endorsement of Trump pick - oregonlive.com Jerry Baumchen

Hi John, As I have posted numerous times, it is almost always a choice of the lesser of the two evils. I have never & will never vote for a 3rd party candidate -> a wasted vote. And, this last time around, it ensured success for Trump. So, that begs the question: Is that what they really wanted? Jerry Baumchen

Hi John, My granddaughter is 11 yrs old & in the 5th grade. Back on Pi Day, March 14th, she was in a contest to see who could count the digits in Pi correctly. She won at 42 digits; 2nd place went to a boy at 33 digits. I have hopes for her. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Nigel, Nope: it is astounding the amount of people —from a variety of backgrounds— who are denouncing the very man they just knew would help them prosper. Here's 15 Reasons Why Trump Supporters Now Regret Their Vote Donald Trump’s Voters Were Sold a Lemon and Are Now Having Buyer’s Remorse. "These Tariffs Are Killing Me": MAGA Voters Are Getting Honest About How Trump's New Tariffs Are Affecting Them, And They're Not Holding Back Jerry Baumchen PS) Google & about 30 seconds of my time found those. You should try it.

Hi Nigel, I disagree. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Keith, Since I have the choice; I'll call it a nothing vote. Jerry Baumchen PS) I have always said that I have almost never voted when one choice was a really good option. Almost always it is the lesser of two evils. C'est la vie.

Hi folks, And some of us thought that the Constitution gave us freedom of speech: Donald Trump’s White House has a threatening message for anyone who might even be perceived to disagree with the president: Don’t. Or else. Trump’s retribution sends a chilling message to dissenters | CNN Politics Are Concentration Camps next? Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, I am reading quite a bit about Trump's on/off tariffs. First, he imposes very severe tariffs; then he takes them back. Then China retaliates. Then Trump blinks again: Smartphones and computers are exempt from Trump's reciprocal tariffs : NPR Art of the Deal my ass. This idiot has no idea on what he is doing. I notice that he seems to take great pride every time he signs an Executive Order. He reminds me of a two year old with his first crayon. Especially with that goofy smile of his. What a ride, Jerry Baumchen