Summary: Before we can find solutions, or even slow the fall of the Republic, we need accurate diagnosis of what ails us. Facile answers point to evildoers, or flaws in the Constitution. Fix them and our awesomeness will be rewarded. But America’s weakness lies elsewhere, and can be seen by each of us when looking …
Summary:Â It’s the time of year to look back on our deeds of the past year, and contemplate what we’ll do in the next. In the past American could think of bold exploration ventures (from Lewis & Clark to Apollo), great projects of domestic infrastructure (from the Erie Canal to the Interstate Highways), and expansions …
As we finish a dark 2012, what will we see in 2013 of The New America? Read More »
Summary: A combination of events has provide a window into the operation of the CIA. The leaks about Ms. Bikowsky, the model for the lead character in “Zero Dark Thirty”, show us how people in the CIA think, about their values, and how the CIA promotes. This is a follow-up to yesterday’s sad post; today’s …
The intelligence community’s meritocracy in action Read More »
Summary:Â The real story told by “Zero Dark Thirty” is the historic victory of bin Laden, and the price he paid for it. Americans demonstrate this by their ignorant, enthusiastic applause for darkness of The New America, and their eager acceptance of the lies lovingly told by the film. . About the hit by a …
Bin Laden won, with our assistance. Our applause shows the scale of his victory. Read More »
