Trump's speech in Warsaw was typically crafty. By repeatedly using the term "The West", those who wanted to be reassured that it was a traditional foreign policy speech reasserting western democratic values as against authoritarianism … [Read more...]

The roots of education are bitter, but the fruits are sweet. - Aristotle Watching the 2017 4th of July celebration in Washington, D.C., the year's events now give a sinister ring to the playing of the 1812 Overture. With the Russian … [Read more...]

Now Trump calls Mueller a "very bad person", no doubt in preparation for yet more obstruction of justice by firing him now, after firing Comey. The USA is not a regime where anyone who is unwilling to give a free pass to break the law to … [Read more...]

American Hero Navy Seal/Admiral who led the raid on Osama bin Laden absolutely believes Comey over Trump. Do I expect very many of these 35% of people who believe everything Trump says to care? Absolutely not. But I think this says a … [Read more...]

It will soon dawn on the GOP that Pence & Ryan wait in the wings, not a Democrat.  It will also dawn on them that running with the madness of Donald wrapped tightly around their necks is not as appealing as it once seemed. … [Read more...]

The mind drifts to small, peaceful, liberal democracies, like Ireland, Costa Rica, Finland, Botswana, Uruguay, etc. etc. I wonder what people in these places think of the leaders large countries that do not respect their own people enough … [Read more...]

Trump yesterday: "US-Russia relations are the worst they've ever been." "The lady doth protest too much", methinks." Hamlet, c. 1600 William Shakespeare The American people - especially liberals and also those the press - should be … [Read more...]

The next time someone says the New York Times is biased against Trump, show them the past few days' headlines and articles in the aftermath of the Syria Tomahawk strike. The Times blares - without any sense of caution or reason - that Trump … [Read more...]