Post-election 2023: The people have spoken and they are not happy
I decided to hold off on talking the New Zealand elections until the final results came in, which they did on November 3rd.
I decided to hold off on talking the New Zealand elections until the final results came in, which they did on November 3rd.
There’s a tagline for an old radio show that asks, “Who knows what evil lurks within the hearts of men?” We all know.
Mike Pence’s political stars became crossed the moment he signed on with Donald Trump in 2016.
Lord willing and the creek don’t rise, we can stop paying any attention whatsoever to the Indiana Charisma Machine, Mike Pence.
The Gaza War (2023 edition) is already horrible, but it’s going to get worse. What it isn’t, however, is new.
Mike Johnson not only herded the cats but got unanimous consent from a group that was yelling and cursing at each other only a day before.
The problem here is that one side doesn’t want to get along. One side wants to hold its breath until it gets its way or it will take its ball and go home.
Biden’s reticence has allowed all sorts of conspiracy theories to flourish, many arguing that Biden is not really president.
The big difference here is they are championing fresh slaughter instead of historic murders.
There is now more clarity about other members of the axis of evil now than there was back in 2002.
This is not about every libertarian. However, the basic tenets of libertarianism draw some people with poor social impulses and instincts.
It seems that unimaginable evil isn’t only imaginable, it’s getting more and more common.
The situation with Israel and Gaza can’t last forever. A wolf by the ear. You can’t safely hold him. You can’t safely let him go.
There has been a notable number of students and student orgs coming out and saying “HEY WAIT HEY WAIT WE DIDN’T MEAN THAT!!!”
Republicans who have boosted the RFK Jr run so far may have gotten more than they bargained for.
New Zealand holds a General Election every 3 years, and every election I do a post outlining what is being debated and who the major players are.
Israel was the victim of unprovoked and brutal aggression. We can and should aid them as they fight off bloodthirsty terrorists. The same applies to Ukraine, which is even more in need of our help.
Now, thanks to Gaetz and his shortsightedness, the House is closed for business until a new Speaker is elected.
I’m predicting a difficult path for any potential speaker. Kevin McCarthy’s downfall illustrates the reason why.
By a vote of 216-210, Kevin McCarthy has lost a motion to vacate the chair, and for the first time in US history, the Speaker of the House is now vacant by removal.