Reflecting on Books in 2019
Notable and not so notable books read this year
How Trump Can Become a Hero
Face it, the guy doesn’t look happy. Whether or not he knows it, he has made a hash of the Presidency and become one of the most reviled people in…
British Election Kerfuffle
What is going to happen in the December UK elections?
The Speech Trump Could Give or How to End the Impeachment Nightmare
The events of the last few weeks make clear the country is about to go through an impeachment crisis. We have been there before: twice in my lifetime. The Richard…
Mulvaney KOed on Fox
Mick Mulvaney this morning defended his quid pro quo comments on FOX.https://www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-acting-chief-of-staff-mick-mulvaney-melts-down-under-brutal-grilling-by-foxs-chris-wallace It is worth a watch. Little more needs to be said about it. Note how fast Mulvaney is…
Brexit Day in Parliament: A Yank’s View
The unusual Saturday Parliamentary session was great entertainment here across the ocean. This was the first Saturday sitting since the Falkland’s War. Unlike C-Span in the US, Parliament is exciting…
How Gay Rights, Religious Freedom, and the Supreme Court End Up in Rainbows
Chances are the Supreme Court will fumble the decision on gay rights. Here is why and what we can do about it.
The Real Deep State
There is a real deep state but you may be surprised by where it is
2 Easy Reasons Why the Appeal to Nationalism Is a Very Bad Idea
Why the appeal to nationalism puts us on the path to disaster
Refuge in Acadia Maine
Acadia Maine gives us refuge from the Washington craziness