It is inappropriate for the U.S. flag to be flown at half staff for four days for a non-elected political figure like Charlie Kirk. Trump declared a half-staff flag for Pope Francis for only a half day.

In the event of the death of other officials or foreign dignitaries, the flag is to be displayed at half-staff according to Presidential instructions or orders, or in accordance with recognized customs or practices not inconsistent with law.”

Per the U.S. Code: “By order of the President, the flag shall be flown at half-staff upon the death of principal figures of the United States Government and the Governor of a State, territory, or possession, as a mark of respect to their memory.

Trump’s demons and dementia are raging these days.

On 4/1, vote for Susan Crawford for the WI Supreme Court and Jill Underly for the Superintendent of Public Instruction, who boosted graduation rates to 90%. Also, vote NO on the constitutional amendment—it's another voter ID restriction that will suppress votes.

The Rt. Rev. Marian Budde had strong words for the incoming president st the Nationsl Prayer Service, beginning at 12:30 on the recording. youtu.be/xwwaEuDeqM8?... This is why the National Cathedral continued its tradition.

Who is running Tesla these days?

Got five media requests yesterday on what a second Trump term would do, which is great I guess, but its like "guys, where were you for the last four years?" I posted an op-ed in the Times a year ago. Most of subsequent interview requests came from non-US media. www.nytimes.com/2023/11/27/o...

I want to point out that only one-third of the country supported Trump, not one-half. More than a third of eligible voters failed to vote, for whatever reason. Failures in education, civic engagement, concern for each other have led to the current miserable state, which can probably be rectified.