Americans have reason to be cynical about the honesty of their politicians, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise when an apparently sincere Republican U.S. representative (in this case, Mike Gallagher) switches from being a supporter of justice to a …
Is Demanding Justice One Day and Supporting Trump the Next Good Politics? Read More »
Many Americans think of their country as a “Christian nation.” Yet the teachings of Jesus are virtually nonexistent in the way we treat other people. Characteristically, the Pope, a deeply compassionate and humanitarian figure, is unhappy about this. Perhaps unhappy …
This reminds me of the response a fellow from Sweden gave me, when I asked about his country’s perception of Trump: “We simply feel sorry for you. Not one of us thought this could ever happen in the United States.” …
Interesting comment here from Walter Shaub, former director of the United States Office of Government Ethics. I hope he’s right, but I see no reason that the divide between Trump’s supporters and his opponents will ever become a cut and dried …
When Tulsi Gabbard came on the political scene years ago, she held great appeal as a left-of-center Democrat with a keen mind, a powerful stage presence, and a deep commitment to humanitarian values. Recently, however, she has shifted to the …
Tulsi Gabbard’s Completely Insincere Metamorphosis Read More »
Former House member Joe Walsh has a point here. The scene with Walker is disgusting, but there’s nothing about it that’s the least bit out of character for today’s GOP. What’s strange here is that Walker is going to get …
No Surprise that the GOP Support Herschel Walker in Georgia Senate Race Read More »
The content of the meme here is correct, but hardly relevant given the present-day situation in which Republicans are desperately trying to pass a federal ban on abortion. Of course, there are some women who, for reasons know only to …
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News journalist Dan Rather speaks for most Americans. Either the coup attempt goes unpunished, meaning that Trump and all future presidents can commit any crime imaginable without fear of consequences, or justice is done, and the United States, at least …
The Trump phenomenon isn’t hard to understand, but it’s going to hard to stop. In 2016, the hate and bloodthirstiness of 70+ million Americans was released. These, in general, aren’t “conservatives” who believe in personal accountability and small government; they’re people …
There are so many terrifying elements of American life today that it’s hard to find one that stands out above the rest. And, to be sure, our choices in this matter depend on our lives’ circumstances. If I had lost a …
The Gunning Down of Our Children Is an Unavoidable Fact of American Life Read More »
