Homelessness
Not to sprain my arm patting myself on the back, but I thought yesterday’s satire on the “gated community” on the Parkway came off pretty well. It made a serious point, using humor. Just hours later though, I was topped by an Inquirer story. My satire seemed tame when
Homelessness
Memo from Seizem & Squat, Realtor Since its opening on June 10, what we call Camp JTD has been a jewel in one of Philadelphia's most desirable neighborhoods. Our exclusive gated community now is announcing expanded, tent-optional rental space for new residents. What are the benefits to you,
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As you may know, I am a Democrat, a disloyal Democrat. Democrat because over my lifetime I have generally approved of Democratic policies which were, in brief, pro-working class. In recent years, as Democrats have become progressively more progressive, they have become unmoored from the principles that once attracted me
Politics
In the past few days, two “C” issues have impacted the Presidential race, with less than seven weeks to go. Democratic candidate Joe Biden has seized on Covid as President Donald J. Trump’s Achilles heel. Only about one-third of Americans approve of his performance on that issue and he
Larry Krasner
What is a life worth, and what is an accident? These two questions were entwined with the sentencing of Matthew Oropeza, 25, to 2-5 years in jail for killing Drew Justice, 38, in January 2019. I wrote about the case at the time. Oropeza broke down at his sentencing, all
Philadelphia Inquirer
They have found a new way to shoot themselves in the foot, journalistically. I am talking about the declining local “paper of record,” the Philadelphia Inquirer, which announced why it will no longer print mugshots — except when it wants to — with only one of its four stated reasons supporting journalistic
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I recently had what might politely be called an exchange of views on Facebook with a Black female journalist, who I do not know from Adam. Or Eve. Before it was over, she was calling me a racist and I was calling her a moron. It began with her firm
Jim Kenney
Hey, remember when the city gave the homeless encampment on the Parkway until July 17 to leave? Seems like months ago. It was months ago. Today’s question is this: Is the standoff on the Parkway comedy turning into tragedy, or tragedy becoming comedy? Mayor Jim Kenney is in the
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It’s hard to think of a bigger elbow of a number than 19. It’s a number without friends. Friday is the 19th anniversary of 9/11, and something must be said, but I have to hold back the better stuff for next year — the 20th anniversary of the
Cartoon
As usual, the required explanation: What gets posted here is something that makes me laugh. I don’t care if it is Right, I don’t care if it is Left, I don’t care if it is not Politically Correct. In fact, I prefer that it not be. This
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I have used anonymous sources during my long career in journalism. I also have been an anonymous source. So let’s take a look at it, as regards the anti-Trump hit piece in The Atlantic. It is a hit piece, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t true. That
Donald J. Trump
Today I am putting on my political advisor hat and will stage an intervention to rescue Donald J. Trump from the law and order mess he has created. (I helped Joe Biden with fracking yesterday.) Part of the problem is of his own making, which is true with most of