I truly believe that “Republicans,” and string-pullers like the Kochs and Mercers, want to make America a one-party country where Democrats can no longer win elections.

The fact is, we can not and can't ever pull back and stop screaming at the top of our lungs that none of what's happening in our political life and at the White House is "normal."

There's an art to good comedy and satire, but this woefully unseasoned talent has yet to develop hers.

We owe these "kids" — young adults, really — our support, hope and faith. They are who we were once upon a time, and their success can be our salvation.

I like Clint Eastwood and have enjoyed many of his movies and acting performances. But ever since he spoke to the empty chair at the 2012 Republican convention he seems to be angling for a post as America's top military cheerleader, glorifying uniformed "greater purpose" and religiously anointed killing in service to a flag that somehow waves as a cross.