Summary: Donald Trump’s assumption of leadership of the right wing of American politics, and perhaps of the Republican Party, marks a milestone in our history. Even if he burns out, we see in him the outlines of a greater leader to follow. Meanwhile the machinery of Republic lies unused, as we tell ourselves there is …
The Donald Trump revolution, dismissed as all revolts are in the beginning Read More »
Summary: Two voices on the Right illustrate vital aspects of our largely dysfunctional political system, bad news and good news about the climate wars (and the Pope). We can learn from the former and gain inspiration from the latter. {2nd of 2 posts today.} “It is extremely likely (95 – 100% certain) that human activities …
Dueling remarks about the Pope & the climate from Rush & Jeb! We can learn from both. Read More »
Summary: Hillary is all but crowned as the Democratic nominee for President, yet her low polls numbers suggest that even a moderately strong Republican candidate could defeat her. The Republicans also appear likely to nominate an unpopular candidate. If so, the 2016 will clearly show how our political system runs without us. Plus, public opinion polls …
Summary: Today we have an excerpt from a brilliant essay by Paul Street He explains how the Left has dug itself into a hole (the GOP clown car primaries show the similar problem on the Right), betting on hope rather than organization and work. And will repeat this mistake in 2016. {1st of 2 posts.} …
Obama screwed the Left in 2008. They’re eager for Hillary to do it in 2016. Read More »
Summary: It requires an extraordinary blindness, willful blindness, to believe Hillary’s promises and not the expectations of her billionaire backers. Yet the enthusiasm for her among the 90% shows that we have learned nothing during the past 8 years. Stand by for her coronation and, if elected, disappointment. {1st of 2 posts today.} “I’ve got …
Hillary runs as a populist because we’re easily fooled. Will we prove her wrong? Read More »
