Current Reading:
That said, let me start by saying this: Welcome to the Oligarchy folks! The Gang of Greed is stoked and ready to begin collecting its return on investment.
The Pressure Is All Mine
I’m a hypertensive guy who’s spent a good part of my life managing my blood pressure through medications, exercise, diet … you name it … all with varying degrees of success. Regular BP checkups with my doctor produce readings ranging from good to cautionary. Fortunately, I’ve been able to avoid … for now … the danger levels encountered when my hypertensive condition was first diagnosed.
This blog, however, is not dedicated to strategies for maintaining a healthy blood pressure. I’ve decided to reference my writings metaphorically to blood pressure and its impact on the body from both internal and externals forces and influences.
Our nation is that body. Each of us represents a cellular piece of its structure. And every day we deal with … and cope with … impacts to its functionality from forces within and without. These fall into three categories:
Good (Happy Place)
Problematic (Caution)
Harmful (Danger)
Let’s face it … we’re deluged with information these days . We see it, We hear it. We read it. Each piece we consume generates immediate reaction: a smile, furrowed brow, or angry growl. I firmly believe that these reactions strongly influence our internal pressure … be it for a moment or longer.
We’ve been dealing with a constant stream of forces and impacts for several decades. During 2025, however, this grew into a daily barrage, forcing us to cope with constant challenges to our personal and national wellbeing. As 2026 begins, I shudder at what the future may bring.
I invite you to read my observations, insights and opinions presented in this blog regarding the issues and individuals that are driving my latest blood pressure readings,
The Bob Smith 