Donald Trump's recent rant against all things Mexican followed hard upon his promise of a gentler approach toward most of the estimated 11 million immigrants here illegally. The political media continue to agonize over what Trump really wants, but isn't it obvious by now? He wants confusion.
One of his tricks is to say ordinary things paired with vulgar smears against Mexicans. That makes the ordinary things sound tough.
It is 100 years since the birth of Roald Dahl – considered by many to be the world's number one storyteller. His books have received enthusiastic responses from millions of children all around the world. And his tales of the unexpected continue to have a magical pull on readers' imaginations with the BFG, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory all loved by children old and young.
