Author Archives: Bruce Maulden

T-Rump’s Corrupt State Of The Union: ‘The Cocoon Of Fantasy In Which He Lives’

February 23, 2026

In advance of T-Rump’s state of failure speech tomorrow night: (Ben Jennings’ cartoon found at the Guardian). History reveals even the most shitty of US presidents honored America — Michael Tomasky at The New Republic…

‘Great Big Hill Of Hope’

February 22, 2026

Bright, late-afternoon Sunday here in California’s Central Valley — reportedly 71 degrees; I was just outside (in the small, apartment-sized backyard doing a bowl) and the air felt barely-chilled by quiet wisps of a near-about…

Immigrant Song Of The US Economy

February 13, 2026

Bright, sunshine-filled late-afternoon Friday here in California’s Central Valley — coupled with some pleasant temperatures about as good as it gets around here for a winter’s day. However, coming this holiday weekend is a forecast…

Climate-Change Deadline: ‘Point Of No Return’

February 11, 2026

Drizzling rain and chilly just past the noon hour Wednesday here in California’s Central Valley — like the rest of mankind, we’re seemingly part of an environment going to shit in a hooped-wire basket. Due…