I wrote a post the other day to the effect that, in the face of all this stupidity and hate, there are areas in which our civilization is making great progress. This gives us all room for hope. What Alexandria …
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Trump Accuser Awarded for Her Courage
I consider myself fortunate that I have no access to Donald Trump’s private thoughts. There are enough disgusting elements of our world today without adding more. Having said that, I have to think that Trump, with his visceral hatred of …
Will the French Accept the Politics of Marine Le Pen?
Marine Le Pen has made it clear that her politics are similar to those of Putin and Trump. Exactly what that means she didn’t say, but what could she possibly mean? Politically, what do these two men have in common? …
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How U.S. Politics Has Shifted
I distinctly recall the U.S. politics of the 1980s and 90s, and how close the two main parties were ideologically. In particular, they were both engaged in corruption, feeding off large donors in exchange for favors, and virtually united in …
What’s Next for Marjorie Taylor Greene?
If someone can watch this short video and explain to me in a compelling manner why Marjorie Taylor Greene doesn’t belong in prison, I will be extremely impressed.
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Florida Governor DeSantis Signs Bill To Restrict Tenure for University Professors
From this: Saying organizations that accredit colleges and universities have an “inordinate amount of power,” Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Tuesday that will force schools to periodically change accreditors. The measure (SB 7044) also significantly changes the process of …
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Predictably, Donald Trumps Abruptly Ends Interview in Which It’s Revealed that He’s a Liar
It’s hard to know exactly how honest the editing of this teaser video is, but it appears that Donald Trump walked out of an interview when Piers Morgan confronted him re: his lies about the 2020 election. Couldn’t we have …
What American Republicans Stand For
I wouldn’t say the Republican party “stands for nothing.” It stands for overt racism, the wanton destruction of the natural environment, the demolition of public education, and the rejection of science. Most of all, it stands for Donald Trump and …
In America, the Race to the Intellectual and Moral Bottom Is Hotly Contested
An old school chum, now the president of a major university in Texas, says, “The only person in America who makes (Texas governor) Greg Abbott look good is (Florida governor) Ron DeSantis.” Lots of truth to that.
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Making Progress
It’s important to keep in mind that the United States is making real social progress, even in the face of all the stupidity. It’s quite possible that, when we look back on the Biden administration, we’ll see a great deal …
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