The Shifting Politics of Abortion
The gripping hand with Trump and the politics of abortion is that he does not really care. And abortion will always be legal for the rich.
Category: Politics
The Trump Tax
If you like Trump for his economic policies, you might want to spend some time reexamining the policies of his first term and how they damaged the economy.
The Zinky Boys: Russia in Afghanistan and Ukraine
Putin’s government is as morally bankrupt as the Soviet communists who sent young Russians off to die for a lie in the 1980s.
The Statistical Side of Immigration
It’s always good to understand the underlying facts, so let’s delve into the statistics behind our current immigration situation.
Embassies, Attacks, and Iran
The simple fact is that Iran has never balked at attacked embassies. And far from bombing or invading Iran, we have usually just rolled with the punches.
Iran and Israel, and What Comes Next
It was a disaster averted with the help of the US and several other nations, including Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and other Arab states. That’s extremely remarkable.
Everything is NOT Political
All winning (and minority) voting coalitions are temporary alliances that sometimes last all of one day, Election Day.
Biden Beats a Dead Horse
The president this week announced a new debt forgiveness program for student loan borrowers that will replace his earlier attempt.
Trump in Trouble
Trump’s character flaws and deep personal unpopularity will be too difficult to overcome, even considering a lackluster opponent like Joe Biden.
About Those Swing State Polls
If the poll is favorable, it’s absolutely trustworthy. If it’s unfavorable, all polls are garbage…at least in the swing states.
Bridge Derangement Syndrome
Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse brought out the usual suspects to explain why the bridge tragedy was linked to their favorite talking points.
Terror In Moscow Exposes Putin’s Weakness
Putin may attempt to use the attack to unite Russia behind his war on Ukraine, but the reality is that the attack lays bare the hollowness of the Russian security state.
A Chance for Sanity in the House of Representatives?
Democrats have an opportunity, if they choose to take it. Democrats could rescue Johnson and exact a price for doing so.
A Literal Bloodbath?
Tariff ‘splainers don’t get clicks, but breathless articles about how Trump openly threatens violence do. We get the media coverage that we deserve.
Hail to the Champs
The Joe Biden and Donald Trump rematch is going to happen, but people definitely wanted it despite protestations to the contrary.
Biden and Trump Mathematically Secure Party Nominations
The rematch everyone not trying to produce clickbait knew was coming is now official; Donald Trump vs. Joe Biden Part 2 is upon us.
Ineffective Activism: Don’t Be An Asshole
Being an asshole is not going to garner sympathy. In fact, being a destructive asshole can end up garnering support for the other side.
The New Right-Wing Leftists
The omnipotent moral busybodies may have the nation’s best interests at heart, but Americans are proud and individualistic people.
The State of The Union: Biden’s Barn Burner
Biden’s performance last night was everything the GOP said he couldn’t be…energetic, engaging, personable, [insert your own adjective here]
