Living On the Diagonal

PHILLY STEAK or CREAM CHEESE? WILL DEMOCRATS STICK WITH CHEESY CLINTON OR SWITCH TO A FAVORITE BERNIE & BEEF? LIBERTY BELL MAY REMAIN CRACKED, BUT DEMOCRACY INTACT A FUTURE TO BELIEVE IN June 22, 2016 ACCORDING TO THE LATEST POLLS CONDUCTED BY THE HUFFINGTON POST, BERNIE SANDERS REMAINS MOST FAVORABLE AND MOST ELECTABLE CANDIDATE! This begs the question (once again) why would Democrats opt for the coronation of Hillary Clinton over a nomination of Bernie Sanders as their Presidential choice. The numbers and the electoral map as of yesterday favor Clinton to defeat Donald Trump in November, but by a much smaller number of Electoral Votes than Sanders. With so much on the line the Democrats should remain in tune with the polls as they are changing daily leading up to the Philadelphia convention in July. What if the unthinkable should happen and Hillary Clinton falters in the ensuing months when the Trump campaign will throw every negative they can conjure...

CONGRESS HAS AN ADDICTION TO KOCH   FLINT WATER HEARINGS: NO OVERSIGHT, NO CRIME, NO FOUL On Monday it was confirmed that Gov. Rick Snyder will not be called to testify before the Congressional Government Oversight and Government Reform Committee as once believed. The hearings are scheduled to begin Wednesday, February 3 , 2016.  House Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R) UT, will act as Chairman.  In addition, the witness list released contained only five names, Governor Snyder excluded. There will be testimony from MI DEQ and Federal EPA Region 5 for which that Director resigned and Flint’s EM, Darnell Earley. There exists a real concern that the findings will not be conclusive or just. Rep. Jason Chaffetz, Chairman (R) UT   BREAKING NEWS! WDIV Detroit announced Tuesday morning that Darnell Earley * will not testify. No reason was given. The witnesses were “called upon” to testify but legally ...

WHERE IS NESTLE IN THE FLINT WATER CRISIS?   THE FLINT WATER CRISIS GOES FAR BEYOND A SINGLE ENVIRONMENTAL INCIDENT. IT IS ABOUT WATER AS A HUMAN RIGHT, NOT WATER FOR PROFIT – CORPORATE & POLITICAL GREED.   GOVERNOR SNYDER’S answer to a media query as to WHY it is taking so long to declare a State Disaster Area in Flint was cowardly and weak. Snyder utilized State Government’s longstanding rationale of following protocol. It is Outrageous, Deplorable and ....Unacceptable! Governor Snyder adhered to what termed as “proper protocol” in place within government. He went on to say that he first had to wait for Karen Weaver, the Mayor of Flint to “declare a disaster in the city,” which he said he received upon emerging from “productive talks.” He expects a similar request from Genesee County. Only then can he declare a State Emergency. To date volunteers and first responders did not delay in taking action in giving of time, effort and money to purch...

September 25 -27, 2015 - Observations Of a Bi-Polar Weekend POPE FRANCIS BERGOGLIO RAISES AWARENESS, SPIRITUALITY & SOLIDARITY IN A WHISPER OF A MOMENT WHILE OUR CONGRESS REMAINS DEAF TO THE MESSAGE Where in God's Name were these people? Were they not in the same room with Pope Francis Borgoglio? On the morning after Pope Francis challenged Congress to get their act together on the important issues of the day, Speaker John Boehner announces his retirement and a few dozen rejectionists in his own Republican Party cheer! I felt embarrassment for their continued juvenile behavior that divides the nation. From a distance I can feel the weight in Pope Francis's heart while members of Congress continue to oppose any chance of compromise. I believe John Boehner made his courageous decision to step down from the strength of Pope Francis and his words. I realize now that Speaker Boehner is good man, a patriot and a great public servant who became sick and tired of the ...

Revised LinkedIn Post - April 28, 2015 A Job Interviewer Should Never Begin With    Eyes Wide Shut! If you have ever participated in a job selection process have you ever encountered where a job candidate entrance is one of obvious distress, appearing as a “deer frozen by headlights" or shaking with anxiety? If this is a fairly routine scene, read on. If  you are  confident in your current interviewing skills,  I suggest you save your tired eyes and STOP! . Many of the job search articles I have read share those critical “tips” with the job applicant resulting in making the best first impression even when facing an interview resembling “The Spanish Inquisition.” The guidelines target not the job applicant but the HR Specialist or as a member of a interviewing panel given  responsibility to choose the most qualified candidate for employment or promotion. In the interest of maximizing time management l put forward in a bullet format what I fi...