Thomas J. Raleigh · Author · Essayist · Raconteur · Est. 1950
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I'm not so caught up in myself that I believe everything I submit has absolute merit. I can say with confidence that the mighty pen in the hands of we the people possesses more lasting power and influence over any authoritarian posing threats to our democracy.

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NYUK! NYUK! NYUK! — MAGA Stooge of the Week: RFK Jr.

This guy is overseeing rising cases of measles and whooping cough, not to mention the worst flu season in over 25 years. He’s cast doubts on the use of vaccines causing record vaccine exemptions amongst kindergartners.  He is single-handedly destabilizing the Food and…

September 1, 2026 · 1 min read
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Recent Essays
Aug 31

Trump: "The Art of the Deal" - A Case Study

On Friday, August 28, Trump proudly announced to the world on Truth Social that he entered into an agreement with Venezuela, posting with emphasis, “THE BIGGEST OIL DEAL…

Aug 30

Hey MAGA. What Don’t You Like About Socialism?

Your “dear leader” says that socialism is “an existential threat to individual freedoms and traditional American values”. He claims socialism is “really communism”. “You will lose your home,…

Aug 26

Who's calling who a commie?

Have you noticed that “Snoozy D” has frequently called Democrats “communists”, lately? Dozens of times in recent weeks, in fact. Following recent local and state primary victories by…

Aug 25

Stooge of the Week: Scott Bessent

Yesterday, at the Treasury Department in Washington, D.C., U.S. Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, publicly announced further sanctions against Iran. As usual, he starts off with his…

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Time Enough for the Henchman

Time Enough for the Henchman

Novel · 2015

Chicago, the late 1920s. John Cunin — a trusted man in the North-Side Gang, trapped in a dead-ended life — meets a mysterious, crooked-armed stranger on the morning of his own untimely death. Four young boys are unwittingly drawn in, and over a few otherworldly days they open him a way to bridge nearly four lost decades and escape his past.

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I'll Be Watching You

I'll Be Watching You

Reflections · 2015

A loving grandfather’s between-the-lines reflections on the things that matter most. Call it what you want — a misguided guide, a weak attempt at life’s lessons, or simply rants from a troubled old man — but in the end, it’s meant for those who choose to question what others sometimes don’t.

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