Economic Development in the Heartland Shouldn’t Be Deplorable
2017-04-13 – There’s been a debate among Democrats about how to see Trump supporters. Are they the enemy? Or are they folks who have been ignored, who might be won […]
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Passover, the Estate Tax, and Thomas Jefferson
2017-04-11 – During the Passover Seder we sing a hymn that recounts the blessings that the Israelites experienced during the exodus from Egypt. At the mention of each blessing we […]
What Drives Donald Trump—A Yiddish Word: #Aftselakhis
2017-04-06 – Folks have tried to find a philosophy behind Donald Trump’s actions as president. Some have looked for treasonous reasons. Some have looked at personal and corporate greed. And […]
Nothing Prepared Us? . . . Everything Prepared Us!
2017-04-03 – Yesterday, the LA Times told us “Nothing prepared us for the magnitude of this train wreck.” The train wreck of the Trump administration. Their article was Part I […]
When Procrastination Turns Into Fraud
2016-03-30 – Once upon a time in America, corporations were NOT the preeminent institution in the country. This can be seen in a 1974 law called the Employee Retirement Income […]
Practice Makes Perfect
2017-03-27 – We learn what we practice. If you practice the right notes, your playing will get strong. If you practice your mistakes, you learn your mistakes. Friday, the House […]
If You Believe in the Free Market, Add the Public Option to Obamacare
2017-03-23 – “Nobody knew healthcare could be so complicated.” – DJT This blog is scheduled to be posted on the day the House is scheduled to vote on the GOP […]
Pharaoh Was Warned, Given an Explanation. Nevertheless . . .
2017-03-20 – Today is the first day of spring. Three weeks from today my family and Jews around the world will be celebrating the spring festival Passover (פסח – Pesach). […]
Does Liberation of Black and Brown Depend on Liberation of the White Working Class?
2017-03-16 – I’ve got a pretentious question for you today: Does the liberation of black and brown people in this country depend on the liberation of the white working class? […]
What Is this #Deep State I’ve Been Reading About?
2017-03-13 – Republicans have been talking about something called the “Deep State” lately. As far as I can tell, the Deep State is something like the Protocols of the Elders […]
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