Paul W. Lovinger

The guest preacher last Sunday at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta – the spiritual home of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. – praised King as "a nonviolent warrior for justice." That preacher was President Joe Biden, a warrior, period. "We come to contemplate his moral wisdom and commit ourselves to his path," said Biden … Continue reading “Rev. M. L. King Preached Nonviolence. To Observe Birthday, His Church Hosts Guest Sermon by Our Violent President”

The Russian Federation’s Constitution guarantees "freedom of ideas and speech" (Article 29) and "the right to assemble peacefully … hold rallies, meetings and demonstrations, marches and pickets" (Article 31). A correspondent reported on March 8, the 13th day of the Ukraine war, that police had arrested some 13,000 people in about 150 Russian cities for … Continue reading “Hypocrisy Abounds in Russia and US”

A House Democrat is pushing a measure that does not seem democratic. It would let the president bypass Congress’s constitutional authority and fight China at will. Its foremost advocate is Rep. Elaine Luria, vice-chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, who has represented Virginia’s 2nd district (Virginia Beach area) since 2019. She retired as a … Continue reading “Keep the President’s Hands Tied”

When President Biden held his two-hour conversation with his counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on December 7, the American news media dutifully repeated what the White House had released: a warning by Biden to leave Ukraine alone – or else! But didn’t Putin have anything to tell Biden? Is there a Russian side to the matter? Not … Continue reading “Meet the (One-sided) Press”

The Pentagon’s announcement of a series of bombing raids on Syria and Iraq – ordered by President Joe Biden without the constitutional authorization by Congress – raised more questions than it answered. Here are some: 1. Why now? The statement by the Department of Defense, issued Sunday, June 27, claimed that the purpose of the … Continue reading “When Boss Orders Act of War, Flacks Put On an Act for Him”

Did Joe Biden read the Democratic platform that he ran under? Elect us and we will "move away from military intervention" in the Middle East. Diplomacy will protect Syrians’ human needs and rights and "find a peaceful resolution for this horrific war." All the "forever wars" will end. Instead, Biden and the military men under … Continue reading “In 1991 Biden Called It ‘Tyranny’ for Just One Man To Decide War”

Nationwide protests had erupted over police killings of black people. Near the White House, tear gas and rubber bullets ejected peaceful protesters from a park to clear the way for President Trump’s now-famous church photo. Trump threatened military force nationwide. But top military leaders have pushed back against Trump’s aggressive impulses, several invoking the Constitution. … Continue reading “Brass Salute the Constitution. Will They Let Trump Start Unconstitutional War?”

At 5:08 a.m. (EST) on April 22, 2020, President Donald Trump wrote on Twitter: "I have instructed the United States Navy to shoot down and destroy any and all Iranian gunboats if they harass our ships at sea." Wags have mocked Trump for wanting to “shoot down” boats, which don’t fly. Infinitely more important is … Continue reading “In Letting Navy Sink Iran Boats, Trump Grabs Illegal War Power”

The bipartisan hysteria provoked by Donald’s Trump’s waging of peace in Helsinki rapidly reached its summit with John Brennan’s wild “treason” charge. This ranked high in news priority, most media showing scant concern for its truth or falsity. According to ex-CIA-Director Brennan, Trump’s performance at his press conference with Putin – i.e. seeking friendship rather … Continue reading “Seeking Peace Is Not ‘Treasonous’”

Peace talks follow a war. Why not hold those talks first and skip the war? Donald Trump, who boasts of his art of the deal, said on May 1 he would be honored to meet with North Korea’s leader. Now he accuses the North of "very, very dangerous behavior," contemplating "pretty severe things" as the … Continue reading “Our Options in Korea: Only One Is Lawful and Peaceful”