Machiavelli must be smiling broadly

Current politics in this country and abroad must make Niccolรฒ Machiavelli very happy, as they seem to follow his writings consistently. While โ€œthe ends justify the meansโ€ 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: โ€œIt 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. [...]

Make America Great-Get Over Trump (MAG-GOT)

According to Vocabulary.com, โ€œAย maggotย is a small, wormlike fly larva.ย Maggotsย are sometimes found in garbage, compost piles, or other places where they can feed on decaying plants and organic matter.โ€ โ€œMaggotโ€ describes Trump well. Heโ€™s wormlike and feeds on decaying organic matterโ€”in this case gullible, stupid human beings whoโ€™ve drunk and continue to drink the Trump Kool-Aid. [...]

Most of us share many preferences, so letโ€™s find common ground, and just get along

For years, Iโ€™ve operated on the 70% rule, in essence stating that on most major issues more than two-thirds of folks surveyed would agree on basic preferencesโ€”no matter what political or economic leanings. Full disclosure: This is not based on any empirical or factually-justifiable research or findings. Itโ€™s just a feeling, in turn fueling my [...]