Do you remember where we were on November 8, 2000? We were waiting to see if our next president would be Gore or Bush. I don’t want to spoil it for you, but the fight was over ballots in Florida, where Bush’s brother was running the state. There’s an episode of "Politically Incorrect with Bill … Continue reading As Pete Buttigieg Becomes A National Name…
Month: June 2019
As Pete Buttigieg’s Candidacy Widens Our Way of Thinking…
I am a big supporter of Pete Buttigieg and the kind of administration he is advocating for this country. But I don’t think I’m alone in being challenged by people because of it. I’ve been told things akin to: I’m being naïve. No politician can cut through the bureaucracy, overcome gridlock, and avoid being beholden … Continue reading As Pete Buttigieg’s Candidacy Widens Our Way of Thinking…
As Pete Buttigieg Proves He’s a “Game of Thrones” level player…
Perhaps Pete Buttigieg is the most “oppo-proof” candidate in presidential history. Last night I watched the one in the White House openly invite foreign governments to supply his campaign with opposition research on his rivals. This is no doubt a useful tool if one is looking to smear a candidate with much to hide. But … Continue reading As Pete Buttigieg Proves He’s a “Game of Thrones” level player…
As Mayor Pete’s Rise Continues to Draw Eyes…
Here’s a question you may be asked: “Is America really ready for a gay president?” My answer is: “It will be by the time I’m done.” Raised in a Catholic family, I made the best move when I told my parents I was gay: I got them drunk first. They were staying with me in … Continue reading As Mayor Pete’s Rise Continues to Draw Eyes…
As Pete Buttigieg Becomes a National Name…
I’ve learned that being “present” makes a difference in the way people decide if they can trust you. But it takes practice. Being closeted as a gay man until my mid-twenties, I was never present. I was always afraid my secret would be found out. When you do that long enough, it becomes your nature. … Continue reading As Pete Buttigieg Becomes a National Name…