The Swooning Stock Market and the Election
If the economy slows as we move toward Election Day, the question will be whether voters fear a recession more than they dislike Donald Trump.
Author: David Thornton
The Race Is On, And It’s Getting Weird
Although a lot of normal Americans support Donald Trump, “weird” really is a good descriptor for a large segment of MAGA, beginning with their leader.
Be Excellent To Each Other
While I don’t want to write about the Olympic opening brouhaha, I think that there is something that needs to be said on the topic.
Kamala’s Veepstakes
The vice presidential pick likely isn’t a dealbreaker for Democratic progressives or Never Trumpers, but could affect fence sitters
The Next Candidate To Be Dumped?
Trump and the GOP may not be thrilled with JD Vance, but they are stuck with him. And if Trump loses again, Vance will be a convenient scapegoat.
Living in Interesting Times
I think the move to nudge Biden aside is a good one and interesting from a historical perspective. It will probably be a trivia question
Tipping Over
I don’t fully understand why I should be expected to tip for services that have never received tips before.
What is Project 2025? And Should We Be Worried About It?
It can be difficult to wade through the technocratic jargon, but there is enough disturbing content that Project 2025 should be scrutinized even more closely.
It’s Time For Biden To Be A Statesman
The Biden White House’s decision to conceal the president’s condition played a significant role in putting him in this awkward position.
Lots of Lingering Questions on the Trump Immunity Ruling
If you thought that the Court was just giving Donald Trump a pass and rubberstamping the Republican agenda, you might need to think again.
Where Do Democrats Go From Here?
“You’ll have to carry me out feet-first, you dog-faced pony soldier!’“ the president was reported to have said. No, I made that up.
The Master Debaters (Not)
Joe Biden is an old man who should be enjoying his twilight years, and Donald Trump is an old man who is corrupt, incompetent, and vengeful. It was a depressing night.
Has The Election Turned A Corner?
It took some time for the effect of Trump’s conviction to trickle into polling, but it now seems that Trump’s legal woes were not baked into the cake.
The Conservative Supreme Court Takes On The Right
We’ve heard a lot of complaints about the Supreme Court over the past few months. Some of these complaints have been justified. Others not so much.
Will Trump Debate?
I’ll go out on a limb and predict that the winner of the debate will be Joe Biden among the Democrats and Donald Trump among the Republicans
The Battle of the Big Brains
Americans have a choice between a slow but happy grandpa or a malevolent, crazy uncle.
Hunter Biden’s Conviction
Hunter’s guilty verdict won’t have much effect…People who place a great deal of importance on Hunter are already almost certainly voting for Trump.
MAGA Pronounces the Constitution Dead
The post-Constitution talk is borne of a desire to enact policy by authoritarian means that MAGA has not been able to enact through the ballot box or Congress.
Biden To Do What He Couldn’t Do
Repeating the patterns of some past presidents, Joe Biden has suddenly found the authority to do what he said he couldn’t do before.
Give Me That Old Trump Religion
It isn’t just that comparing a political figure with Jesus smacks of heresy and cultism, although that’s certainly true.
