Not unexpectedly, John Fetterman’s announced treatment for clinical depression fired up some usual right-wing hypocrites, including Donald Trump, Jr. and Tucker Carlson. It also revealed a compassionate position in some Republican corners—including senators Ted Cruz, John Thune, and John Cornyn. It’s difficult to assess the sincerity of the senators’ statements, in part because a number [...]
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Cry me a river, Kari Lake
Entitlement. It appears to be a common affliction observed in human behavior in the US. Obviously, the affliction is readily apparent in many places worldwide, but its ubiquitous emergence across a wide swath of economic, social, ethnic, and political strata in this country is both appalling and a powerful explanation for bizarre behaviors and expectations. [...]
6 positive takeaways from the midterms
It’s over except for the rest of the counting, recounts, squabbling, likely right-wing legal actions, and a Georgia rematch. Regardless of how you feel about the outcome based on political preferences, here are 6 powerful and positive observations about how the election will impact the US moving forward: 1. It showed that the American people [...]
Tweeters bristle at the term ‘democratic republic’
Documenting my point about Critical Thinking vs. Kool-Aid Drinking I must be doing something right. I got numerous comments on my Critical Thinking vs. Kool-Aid Drinking tweet from people telling me the US is a “constitutional republic” versus my reference to it as a “democratic republic.” I wondered why so many of the comments referenced [...]
Trump: Crime without punishment spreads darkness over the land
Trump (and many of his allies) are using every delaying tactic and deception to avoid criminal prosecution on an ever-growing set of federal and state charges. Just as Putin is avoiding criminal prosecution for clear and present war crimes, so will Trump attempt to hogtie the legal system in hopes of regaining the presidency. Due [...]
Free speech or yelling ‘fire’ in a crowded theater?
Chief Twit Elon Musk is making a big deal out of unfettered free speech. Scuttlebutt is that he’ll let Trump return. Free speech, yes. Yelling fire in a crowded theater, no. How much of what is propagated out there crosses the line? How many people buy it without any critical thinking? Notes an article by [...]
Use critical thinking instead of Kool-Aid drinking
Before voting, take the time to research facts and use your brain to connect the dots—instead of blindly drinking the Kool-Aid peddled by Trump and his hogwashing allies. In the same vein, avoid mindless consumption of the extreme left’s Kool-Aid. Vote rigging: Coming to your town? All too clear and documentable are current right-wing aims [...]
‘O say can you see…’ the real Joe O’Dea?
Recent national attention focused on Colorado’s Republican US Senate candidate Joe O’Dea prompts a few key questions about his strategy and ultimate intent. Last week, O’Dea told a national audience that he doesn’t support Donald Trump. Florida’s Ron DeSantis has endorsed O’Dea. Trump has repudiated O’Dea as a “Republican In Name Only” (RINO). Is this [...]
Machiavelli must be smiling broadly
Current politics in this country and abroad must make Niccolò Machiavelli very happy, as they seem to follow his writings consistently. While “the ends justify the means” may be the most well-known phrase attributed to him, others seem particularly apt at this point in our political struggles. Among his quotes are: “It is better to [...]
Jared Polis for President!
Famed political commentator George Will wrote a recent Washington Post column suggesting Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has presidential potential. I like the idea of Republican nominee Liz Cheney vs. Democrat Polis in 2024, in large part because no matter who wins, I believe the country benefits. I likely would support Polis in such a matchup. [...]
Gray Flannel Head 