The Spanish-American War and the ‘Empire By Default’
If you like somewhat obscure history, “Empire by Default” is a very readable and comprehensive account of the Spanish-American War.
Author: David Thornton
Remembering Jimmy Buffett
Every time I saw Jimmy Buffett perform, there were rumors that it was his last tour. Well, now that sad fact is no longer a rumor.
The State of the Republican Primary
Who won and who lost in the post-debate polling? The short answer is that the debate didn’t do much to change the needle.
A Swing and a Bunch of Near Misses
There is a saying in the aviation industry that the Federal Aviation Regulations are written in blood. Many of our rules are based on behaviors or accidents that have killed people in the past.
Prepping for the Republican Debate
I can’t get excited about any of them. Nevertheless, here is my rundown of the Republican field. I separate the candidates into four broad categories:
Let’s Save America with Civility
I like the intellectual stimulation of a good discussion, but I also like to avoid discussions that degenerate into a shouting match.
Beware the Nuts
Play stupid games, win stupid prizes. People like Donald Trump and Mike Cernovich seemed determined to spread that misery around to more of the Delberts on the right.
For Republicans, It’s Time to Panic
Republicans should panic. And they should feel guilty because the problem they are facing is one of their own making.
Is Trump Ineligible For Another Term?
I’m not arguing Donald Trump is ineligible under the 14th Amendment, but I am arguing that it is an open question that cannot be easily dismissed.
Cheer Up. Things Aren’t Uniquely Bad
We have to be constantly on our guard to resist people who would erode the strong gains that we have made in our 247 years.
Republicans Need to Adjust to Post-Dobbs World
The Republican Party reinventing itself is not going to be easy with Republican officeholders doubling down on the old anti-abortion formula
Trump Indictment Is Not About Speech
Will anybody be willing to go under oath and testify that Trump absolutely believed that he was the rightful winner and never admitted behind closed doors that he knew that he lost?
Did Impeachment Just Fizzle?
Republicans talk a lot about witch hunts. It’s starting to look a lot like they are running one with impeachment.
It’s a Barbie World
There’s not much to get fired up against unless you’re determined to be ticked off about it…the real world can be stranger than Barbieland.
Spare the Rod and Spoil the President
The spoiled child grows up to be a spoiled adult whose crimes get bigger and bigger. Republicans, Donald Trump is a mess of your own making. You own this.
An Unforced Error in a Small Town
On the latest kerfuffles to erupt regards Jason Aldean’s country song, “Try That In a Small Town”
Trump Is Back In The News In a YUGE Way
If more presidential power sounds horrifying to you, given what we know about Donald Trump’s penchant for abusing power, you’re not alone.
What I’m Looking for in a 2024 Candidate
When it comes to considering my 2024 candidate options, there are going to be a few different factors and issues for me to consider.
Transgender Treatments and Parental Rights
Freedom includes the liberty to make bad, stupid, and even harmful decisions. How far should parental rights be extended in this area?
DeSantis is Fading
That’s been DeSantis’s key problem…Republican voters didn’t like DeSantis as either Trump Lite or Trump Ultra
