[The following contribution was submitted by Ruth McArthur (aka “Auntie” or “Grannie” Ruthie). The event described took place on June 30, 2018 in Kerrville, Texas at a #familiesbelongtogether march.] We met at City Hall. When my group of four arrived, there were only five other #FamiliesBelongTogether demonstrators, some seriously elderly women. A group in red […]
The Uncle Vs. Nephew Blog
The Uncle vs Nephew blog was and remains the primary inspiration for unclevsnephew.com. Each post asks a question about a certain topic and both Uncle (Craig Childs) and Nephew (Dennis Marrero) write a response based on their own personal opinions. These responses are not rebuttals to each other and neither party has seen the others response. Counterpoints will be posted in the comments area and we encourage all visitors to join in!
How Donald Trump Divided Us All: From My Bubble To Yours
If the 2016 presidential election proved anything, it’s that we all live in our own bubbles, whether they be racial or cultural bubbles, regional bubbles, religious bubbles or party bubbles (and I don’t mean the fun kind). It also proved that people love saying anyone not in their bubble is in a bubble. Essentially, we’ve […]
Never Forget the Accomplishments of President Obama
Thank you President Obama. You will be missed. When history looks back at this time, there’s little doubt in my mind that President Barack Obama will be seen as one of the greatest leaders to ever hold office. While many may disagree with that sentiment, it will not change the fact that he brought historic social and economic change […]
Don’t Take Our Guns – uncle vs. nephew Part 2 of 2 (Uncle’s Response)
“I support the Manchin-Toomey Amendment” Read the complete text of the amendment here Dennis and I shortly after Sandy Hook talked on the phone about gun control. I shared my horror at what had happened again- psychotics shooting Americans en masse and too often getting away with it (via suicide). I suggested that Dennis take […]
Don’t Take Our Guns! – Uncle Vs. Nephew Part 1 of 2 (Nephew’s Take)
Since the unfortunate events in places like Aurora and Sandy Hook, the issue of gun control has become an unavoidable topic. These incidents, however, have not changed my overall feelings on the subject, and I’m sure they haven’t changed the minds of others who felt strongly one way or the other prior to the shootings. […]
Giving Thanks to American Politics and Culture – 2012 Edition
In celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday, Uncle Vs. Nephew would like to give thanks. Below are the top 5 happenings in American politics and culture that Uncle and Nephew are most thankful for this Turkey Day. Of course, we are much more thankful for our families, friends and health, but what kind of fun is […]
nephew: What is the most important Issue in this election and who has your vote?
The most pressing issue in this election, simply put, is the economy, but to properly judge its present state, it must be compared to what it was at the end of 2008. What got us here? The economic trend of the past three decades shows a series of booms and crashes, each becoming more significant […]
uncle: what is the most important issue in this election and who has your vote?
I would wager that Dennis and I agree on the 1st answer: The economy. We won’t agree on the second: Romney. Without a recovery that revitalizes the middle class, all the discussions about taxation, defense spending, health care, women’s right, etc. become mute. We agree that the decline of the middle class and the growth […]
Welcome to the Uncle vs Nephew Blog – bringing politics to the dinner table since right now
America. The election is upon us and it is clear that it is anything but over. But fret not, Dennis Marrero (nephew) and myself, Craig Childs (Uncle), are here to help. We feel your pain about all the hate, lies, distortions, gaffes, mis-spoken words, haircut analyses and general 10-league boot deep bull crap that passes […]