Andrew Bacevich had a searing piece in the weekend Times I recommend everyone read. Despite appropriating over three-quarters of a trillion dollars on Afghanistan since 2001, Afghan security forces continue to be plagued by the … [Read more...]

I've seen too many posts and comments here, and too many op eds around the country arguing that Democrats have to choose between an economic program that lifts working families up and fighting for civil rights for all Americans. Skeptics of … [Read more...]

The resistance is important since it stops unlawful and immoral actions before they can become law. It also keeps the opposition organized and focused. But is it converting enough supporters of Trump into opponents to make an impact? The … [Read more...]

Democrats have to start thinking like Republicans. Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing. Especially when real peoples lives are affected by who's in charge. Five keys to victory: 1) Obstruct Trump The opposition party … [Read more...]

The National Security Advisor Michael Flynn was negotiating an end to Russian sanctions before he was even sworn in as NSA director, behind the backs of the incumbent administration, the State Department, and Congress. This action, which … [Read more...]

1/3 of voters don't realize ACA and Obamacare the same law. My Two takeaways: 1) Education is half the battle Civics need to be brought back into schools and fast. The media needs to do a better job telling voters how laws effect … [Read more...]

This is a great piece in Democracy worth your time. It makes the argument that the stuff progressives did take credit for was too fucking complicated like Obamacare. And the stuff that was simple: a targeted middle class tax cut and the … [Read more...]

Pats win!!!!! … [Read more...]

In a Times piece covering the disaster of the first weekend of this Presidency, I saw an interesting quote from a despicable man: “Ultimately this is about governing,” said former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, who has advised Mr. Trump. … [Read more...]

"When machines and computers, profit motives and property rights are considered more important than people, the giant triplets of racism, extreme materialism and militarism are incapable of being conquered.”-Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King I … [Read more...]