States’ Rights for Liberals
2016-12-05 – Liberals have generally taken a dim view of so-called “states’ rights.” That is because claims of states’ rights have historically been conservative or reactionary. But there is no […]
Tag Archives: Politics
“Normalizing” Reason and Compassion
2016-12-01 – You’ve probably seen a lot of talk (especially if you are in the liberal bubble) about “normalizing” Donald Trump or not normalizing him—take your pick. (Here’s one example […]
The Political Impact of Driverless Cars
2016-11-21 – The OMGTWBP stories continue (oh my god trump will be president). And I continue to be mostly dismayed, though no longer surprised. But I want to take time […]
The Stages of Election Grief
2016-11-17 – I’ve written about the election here, but I won’t watch comedy TV. I’m not sure which of the five stages of grief that puts me in: denial, anger, […]
We Said “Stronger Together.” Next Time, Let’s Mean It.
2016-11-10 – Democrats are doing some soul searching. Some are discovering that they’ve abandoned the working class (here’s an example by Robert Reich). The rest are sticking to their guns: […]
Trump’s In. Now What?
2016-11-09 – I’ve been trying to answer the now-what question. I have to be honest and say that the election scares me. And it’s not just because of what Donald […]
Either Today Is the Last Full Day of the Republic or . . .
2016-11-07 – Tomorrow is Election Day. If you haven’t voted already, go vote. It could be your last chance ever. Or not. No doubt this is an important election. The […]
Are There That Many More Men Voting than Women?
2016-101-03 – I don’t get it. They’re telling us that Hillary is way ahead among African Americans and Hispanics and women and somewhat ahead among college educated men. Virtually every […]
Lighten Up, Ye @HillaryClinton Supporters
2016-10-31 – Boo! It’s Halloween. Scared you. I know it’s been a long and vicious campaign. And they played the email card again. Get righteously indignant over the FBI’s getting […]
You Say You Want a Revolution . . .
2016-10-27 – We have a former member of Congress in Illinois by the name of Joe Walsh. I used to confuse him with the guitarist Joe Walsh who played for […]
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