Ok. I gave in. I blinked gently, and slowly, once, and then awoke in happiness. I realized my leader did not cause the debacle in Syria himself (for a mysterious reason) one week ago, even though he announced it in writing. I … [Read more...]
Alternative Facts Are the True Enemy
Democrats need to: 1. Not engage in self-flagellation about attaining moral perfection while ignoring Trump, Trumpist accommodationists, and accompanying sycophants dismantling the entire legal system that has until recently regulated … [Read more...]
Congresswoman Katherine Clark Tends To Roots
I was among those who was doing whatever was possible to advocate that Speaker Nancy Pelosi act to impeach. Today we can more easily see that we as a country are very fortunate indeed to have won the House in 2018, and fortunate to have … [Read more...]
Trump’s Autocracy Gambit Again Mistaken for Stupidity
During each and every tilt further away from democratic norms over the past three years, many of us have tried to send out the alarm that Trump is not stupid, and that things are going to get much worse than people think. We have been … [Read more...]
Tribe’s Bomb From James Madison
Big. Very big. ⬆️ … [Read more...]
Russian Corruption and its Tentacles
Giuliani is trying to take advantage of the lack of knowledge by Americans of the corrupt regime in Russia. I pray he fails. I think he will. Follow people like former ambassador to Russia, Michael McFaul to understand how Russia has … [Read more...]
Social Science Is Still Science
We ignore it at our peril. … [Read more...]
Harris Looking Good Today…
The Best Single Political Idea Comes From Pete Buttigieg
Politically speaking at least, the single most brilliant ideological contribution to the Democratic primary this season comes from Pete Buttigieg: Medicare for All WHO WANT IT. It is unclear to me whether the numbers would work, but … [Read more...]
Magical Thinking Is Dangerous This Year
I want to support a candidate who understands how difficult it is to actually pass programs in the Congress, but who has done it repeatedly, and who understands what is politically possible. I do not want to support candidates who engage … [Read more...]
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