Stanley Ely

A youthful gay man, Manhattan teacher, freelance writer w/five published books and another soon. See my website and my blogs on HuffPost.

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How smart to ask Ben Platt to sing at the Grammys, and how smart to have him sing gorgeous "Somewhere" from "West Side Story." No fancy backdrop needed, only his unique style, beautiful voice and wide range to evoke tears. The designers of elaborate staging might take a lesson.

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I know a couple of people who are devoted to reading what Trump supporters produce, not to join their forces but to understand the opposite side. That may be smart and bold, but I cannot join them. I know enough of what Trumpites feed without tuning in for more.

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Is it possible to be completely unhinged and also a very stable genius? Umm, think so.

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https://t.co/OvRzOjVIiu Stanley wishes Merry Christmas in unlikely message

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Stanley wishes Happy Chanukah!

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Trump lies so persistently, so frequently, on so many subjects, perhaps so oblivious to the fact that he's lying, that he probably doesn't imagine that the public sees through the lies. He needs to know: we do.

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Trump says enthusiasm in this country has never been higher. Were you saying that was for you to resign?

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Hard though it be, imagine all the good that four hundred million dollars could do. If I had that and spent it on one painting, any painting, I'd go hide so no one could find me.

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An extra room?
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Appalling that the EPA head blocks his scientists from speaking at a conference. Trump picks people to do his dirty work for him & they do.

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Trump's desperate lie: President Obama did not call on families of fallen soldiers. Verifiably untrue. He doesn't recant. Makes one howl.

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Trump says that the rainbow flag flying over Stonewall Inn is not his flag. I'm listening for a gay person crying. Any gay person crying?

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A dog doesn't leave, hovers days over the body of a dead pal. Animals know about love and loyalty--so much we need to learn from them.

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Trump must think that the Olympic committee accidentally overlooked giving him its Peace Prize. There's still time, Donald, but very little.

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Will Trump do something yet more base, or is throwing a paper towel roll at hungry, misery-laden Puerto Ricans the end? Wouldn't bet on it.

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The Senate’s military spending increase alone is enough to make public college free. https://t.co/MJW57x2pOd

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The president leaves us praying and holding on that the country survives his horrors for four years. What a price we pay for that election.

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Animals deserted in flooding water while owners leave. Same animals seen by humans who rescue them. I hope the real owners aren't found.

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I'm sure that Trump's appalling ignorance and defensiveness will not change. Yet I await his latest horror. Does that make me as bad as he?

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Trump finds many sides to blame. Has he noticed many sides now blame him for his blindness and arrogance? Will he ever admit to being wrong?