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A recent Facebook post caught my attention, even though I am not on Facebook myself (but my wife is). It was written by a committed Trump supporter who made a heartfelt effort to defend him. His tone reminded me of the early days of Trump’s rise in 2016, or even the 2024 campaign. He praised Trump as a fresh voice in politics who “tells it like he sees it” and reminded readers of promises made years ago. What stood out was his genuine attempt to reach across the political div

Today the subject is that intrepid idiot Pete Hegseth. - the macho military incompetent who leads what he and Trump insist is called the "Department of War". but which Congress has not actually renamed from the "Department of Defense". Hegseth has written a number of books, all of which contain his militaristic and stupid hypermacho nonsense. He is an evangelistic Christian and believes that should be the only religion in America, despite the Constitution and our country's f

So, today I witnessed our dear leader. Mr. Trump. threatening some of our NATO allies who declined to help us keep the Strait of Hormuz clear for international oil shiipments. They somehow think this war is our fault (which it manifestly is) and they decline to dip their toes into this quagmire. Trump says he won't agree to protct them if they won't do the same for us now. I wonder if Mr. Trump understands that NATO stands for North Atlantic Treaty Organization??. Does he kno

Let's start with this: My book "How Stupid Are We? went out of print just as this website was being created. Thus, you cannot order it from this website (or any other way right now). I have contracted with Wells Hamilton Literary Consultants LLC to republish it, probably with a new subtitle. As soon as that is live you will learn about it here. Some of you may know how difficult it has become to be published by what are referred to as "traditioinal publishers". That would b

Well, hello, world. Welcome to my third website. Maybe this one will stick. My name is Clifford L. Somers and this is the last time you will see it. I write under the name Cliff Somers. Everyone who knows me personally, whether friend or foe, calls me Cliff. I have been counseled by people who are experts that I need exposure in a website, among other things, in order to give my books proper publicity. I have also been advised that I should have a Facebook account. I am co