The Different Drummer

By Carl J. Petersen

Politics, Family, Music and other Musings.

Metallica Wins Big At SoFi

Forty-one years into their career, Metallica showed no signs of mellowing during their two-night, record-breaking stop at LA’s SoFi Stadium.

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Searching For Optimism

We all have a part to play in the type of world my first grandchild will grow up in. One look into his eyes strengthens my resolve to fight for a better world.

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Maintaining Freedom Is A Never Ending Fight

“That all men are created equal” with the right to “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness” may be “self-evident,” but it’s not automatic.

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Will Voters Strike A Blow Against Institutionalized Corruption?

Los Angeles City Councilman Curren Price is facing corruption charges. Now his long-time Deputy Chief Of Staff wants a seat on the council.

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The GOP’s Tell

Trump Republicans often mask their bad behaviors by projecting offenses onto their opponents. What does that say about allegations of stolen elections?

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Stop The Steal, November 14, 2020 St. Paul, MN (By Chad Davis, CC BY 2.0)

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Dodger Blue Shows Compassion

A player who hasn’t stepped on the field since 2018 gets access to the help he needs from the Dodgers. It is an example of empathy that we all should emulate.

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Black Lives Don't Matter

As Tyre Nichols’ senseless death is replayed endlessly on our TV screens we all know that he will soon be forgotten and nothing will change.

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Where Was Mike Garcia?

Republican Congressman Mike Garcia skips a ceremony by his fellow representatives to acknowledge the sacrifice of law enforcement on January 6th.

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One Step Forward, 2022 Steps Back

Two years after voters booted Trump from the White House, the negative effects of his presidency are still reverberating through our lives.

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Two For One Election Special

As Angelenos head to the polls to replace yet another disgraced member of the City Council, it is clear that ranked-choice voting is needed.

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