Have No Fear, “Big Brother” Is On Duty
What does it mean when an essential employee (like a President or cabinet secretary) stops doing his essential work for days on end, and nobody notices?
Elections
Americans; A Silly People
As long as the Arabs [or Americans] fight tribe against tribe, so long will they be a little people, a silly people, greedy, barbarous and cruel.” T. E. Lawrence ( Lawrence of Arabia)
The Erosion of Truth: A Glimpse into the Political Maze of 2024
In the labyrinth of 2024, the concept of truth and honesty seems to have taken a backseat, fading into the shadows of political maneuvering.
Take a load off Fani [Willis]
A court-ordered recusal from this case would certainly be a humiliating way for Willis’s 15 minutes of fame to come to an end. If the allegations turn out to be true, it would also be well-deserved and long overdue.
Iowa Caucus: The Results are In, It’s Crow for Dinner
I laid out the polling, guarantees and my expectations in a previous post. I never liked the taste of crow, but I’ll eat it. Two of the three guarantees were closer than the polling was, but they were still wrong. A guarantee is a guarantee. I hope you didn’t wager any money on my predictions and guarantees.
The Democratic Tango with Trump: A Love Story of Unintended Consequences
In the wild world of politics, the Democratic Party’s dance with Donald Trump has been nothing short of a sitcom-worthy saga.
PART II: The Age of Presidents and the Holy Grail, 1971-1991
Finding the “arms race” particularly expensive, Russia and the US entered into a period of give and take. And in the spirit of giving, when Nixon made a historic visit to China, the US dropped our objection to China’s presence in the UN, and China appeared on the world stage.
Nikki Haley, the RINO’s anti-Trump
The RINOs of the GOP, and the Democrats (six of one, half dozen of the other) are pushing Haley as the anti-Trump. That should concern anyone wanting Joe Biden out of office.
The Tales of Little Pavel – Episode 10: Little Pavel Burns Up
An idealistic teenager, living in the 51st ward of a fictional city in middle America, volunteers at the local party headquarters, and learns a lesson or two about modern urban politics.
US Election 2024: Jerry Springer show of Politics
Both sides of the political spectrum, each convinced they’re holding the monopoly on perfection, engage in a fierce battle that’s part comedy, part tragedy, and entirely mind-boggling.
Reality Interferes with Democrats’ Celebration of ‘Insurrection Day’
The Democrats’ portrayal of former President Donald Trump as a threat to democracy and MAGA Republicans as extremists helped turn the anticipated red tsunami into a mere red ripple in November 2022. Apparently this narrative, combined with their fear mongering over abortion rights, resonated with enough voters to take the focus off the unimaginable decline …
Why is Vivek Ramaswamy REALLY running for President?
After some consideration, I now think that it’s entirely possible that Vivek is running for two reasons, both of which have him in the role of Trump surrogate.
Media Polling: Quality Data, Unreliable Garbage or Manipulative PSYOP?
Primary polls are even more unreliable harder to do than for general elections. That has always been true and is even more difficult now with the lack of landlines and the pathetically low participation rates.
Robert Reich – Stage 4 TDS Sufferer
Our epidemic of Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS) does not appear to be abating, and big pharma hasn’t developed an mRNA vaccine for it yet.
January 6th Rear View of 2023
Like the year that followed, 2023 was defined by hefty dose of wokeism, inflation and polarized politics – expect more of the same, if not more, in 2024.
Taming the media; Handle the press on your terms, not theirs
Millions of Americans have a contempt for the liberal-run media. Instead of using that contempt to their advantage, Republicans keep going on CNN and the rest. They seek to impress the press. It is suicidal.
Using a Decision Analysis Tool to Decide a President in 2024
When faced with the crucial decision of determining the most fitting candidate, here’s a simplified numerical approach that echoes the grading system to evaluate leadership traits
Wondering “Why?” on Tupelo Brake
I don’t talk to myself yet, though I would probably give good advice, but I do think a lot in a day’s time. There’s a big list of “I wonder whys” that never get an answer, because we don’t have a republic anymore.
The Tales of Little Pavel, Episode 9
An idealistic teenager, living in the 51st ward of a fictional city in middle America, volunteers at the local party headquarters, and learns a lesson or two about modern urban politics.
Choosing a Leader in 2024; Top 5 Prerequisites
As the United States gears up for the next presidential election, it is imperative to focus on essential factors when assessing potential leaders.