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About Armando Diana

A freelance writer for more than 30 years I covered the political scene in New Jersey which can prepare anyone for national politics. I have no fancy political degrees and I'm definitely not a lawyer - I am a common person who is fed up with politics. I want leaders focused on doing what is right for the country, not for them.

Regardless of who wins, the nation loses

Either way you look at this everyone loses.  It is simply a formality before former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton gets the Democratic nomination.  It is not as clear cut on the Republican side thanks to the political machinery’s desire … Continue reading

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When the outcome affects the income

If the outcome doesn’t affect the income why should I care?  That is something I always tell opposing youth coaches when they inevitably start screaming and yelling at an official for a perceived blown call.  Or, worse yet, at one … Continue reading

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This whole voting thing is to give the people who they want

It was a matter of time.  You knew it was going to happen but as the days blended into weeks and then months you were starting to wonder whether Donald Trump was ever going to implode.  Well, keep waiting. Despite … Continue reading

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Is Trump making voters angry or is he the answer voters seek

So now it’s Donald Trump’s fault that protesters get out of control and disrupt his rallies Isn’t it ironic how the media and Washington Establishment call Trump a bully while bullying people not to vote for him?  First they call … Continue reading

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Substance over sound bite politics is the better way

A good friend of mine is a staunch Liberal. He borders on the Senator Bernie Sanders train of Socialism but we never argue politics.  Our political discourse is typically a discussion of why we believe our particular philosophy is better … Continue reading

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Romney’s stupid move has “profound consequences”

Most politicians are tone deaf to their constituents but Mitt Romney exceeds expectations. The political establishment is under duress by a fed up electorate fueling an insurgent campaign by Donald Trump and these geniuses send out Romney as an attack … Continue reading

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Republican delegates add up to a Cleveland showdown

The fallacy that an angered Republican electorate is rattling Washington, DC is in for a rude awakening.  I’m talking about the people doing the voting not the political elite masquerading as two different parties. The narrative being pushed by the … Continue reading

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There is more harm caused by ignorance than malice

How much is 1,237 minus 81?  If you said 1,156 you know the number of delegates Donald Trump needs to win the presidential nomination for the Republican Party.  That seems like a long road ahead so why is everyone in … Continue reading

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The goose and the gander are the same in Washington

What is good for the goose may not always be good for the gander especially when you are both the goose and the gander. The stakes have dramatically increased in the presidential election and politics overall with the death of … Continue reading

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America needs a leader not a tantrum

It seems Donald Trump is holding his breath and stomping his feet and throwing yet another temper tantrum.  His target once again is Senator Ted Cruz and he’s throwing in the Republican National Committee for good measure.  Trump is threatening … Continue reading

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