This site is in need of an expansion of new contributors among regular readers, as well as, of course, the continuing support of veteran donors. To explain: Initially came the Twitter invasion, which diverted countless readers from columns and blogs; then, just recently, came Facebook's crackdown on the dissemination of political posts — all because of the Trumpian genesis of stubby little fingers on a cell phone's keypad, rattling out relentless lies. So, again, contribute. See "Make a Donation" button in the sidebar. Thank you — PM