Today we will have a new president at noon. Meet the new boss, same as the old boss (from that inauguration eight years ago.) Yes, I voted for Donald Trump and I’m pleased he will re-enter the White House in about eight hours. A great many Americans aren’t pleased. A casual tool around social media finds references to felonies, autocracy and a certain Fuhrer from 1930’s Germany. The complaints haven’t changed, only the amplification. Donald John Trump is the perpetual boogeyman, here to swindle the nation and run away with everyone’s rights lock, stock and barrel. What amazes me, as it truly confounds me, is this man’s ability to weather everything which has been thrown at him ... (click for more)

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee is apparently totally determined to enact legislation to benefit the education of students going to private schools at the expense of public school students. Governor Lee has called for a special legislative session on Jan. 27 to approve his plan paying for a portion of a private school’s tuition. We should all be letting our representatives know where we stand of the issue that could cost taxpayers about $400 million. I am the product of a private school education, having attended Castle Heights Military Academy in the 60’s. My opinion is that private school vouchers are completely wrong and unnecessary. The entire idea of a private school is that parents ... (click for more)