Tim Walz’ story: Weasel, Politician or? When Does Political Talk Cross The Line?
Soldier Stories Often Get Better With Age And The Telling. Embellish, Forget, Occasionally Lie. Why We Rely On Records And Witnesses.
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Kamala Harris and the Gentleman’s Agreement
The latest scandal to arise from the muck of the national Democratic Party concerns Kamala Harris’ husband, Doug Emhoff. The Daily Mail broke a story about his love life BK (Before Kamala), and political reporters are trying to decide how to address it. Should the earlier life of a presidential candidate’s husband matter? Sure. But …
Elon Musk Is At The Nexus Of Two Critical Problems In America
Revisiting My Election Irregularities and Pass The Decoder Ring Articles. Highlighting the Heroism Of Tina Peters
The Short-Term Fix and the Long-Term Commitment
In a presidential election year, we think, as always, about the issues. What should we do, what should we fix, how should things be?
Hail Mary: The Greatest Political Comeback In American History
We Could Have Two In The Offing. Be Afraid, Be very Afraid
Democrats Exposed; Biden Can No Longer Be Passed Off as Competent
By John F. Di Leo It is possible – not certain, but possible – that after this disastrous Presidential debate, the Democrats may get the old crook to withdraw from the race. I doubt it, but they might. And if that happens, and they go through the incredibly difficult process of coming to agreement on …
The Tales of Little Pavel, Episode 28: Little Pavel Jumps to Conclusions
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.
The Tales of Little Pavel: Episode 27 – Little Pavel Gets a Letter
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.
The Tales of Little Pavel – Episode 26: Little Pavel Goes to College
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.
Understanding the Electoral College: What Happens if No Candidate Gets 270 Votes?
The Electoral College is a crucial component of the United States presidential election process, but what happens if no candidate receives the required 270 electoral votes to win?
The Tales of Little Pavel – Episode 25: Little Pavel Crosses the Border
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.
The Tales of Little Pavel: Episode 24: Little Pavel and the Orange Jumpsuits
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.
Six Nervous Months Ahead
Are you a betting man? As we look at the next six to nine months, as Americans, we know the many possibilities surrounding the coming election.
The Tales of Little Pavel, Episode 23: Little Pavel Buys A Round
Having trouble surviving these times? You’re not alone. Join us in columnist John F. Di Leo’s exploration of an alternate universe, where we imagine the impossible
The Tales of Little Pavel, Episode 22: Little Pavel Flies South for the Winter
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.
The Tales of Little Pavel, Episode 21: Little Pavel Goes A’Counting
Political Satire: Having trouble surviving these times? You’re not alone. Join us in columnist John F. Di Leo’s exploration of an alternate universe, where we imagine the impossible: 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 …
What Values Are On The Ballot in 2024?
We hear candidates talk about their values – their parties’ values – their supporters’ values – and of course, America’s values – all the time.
The Tales of Little Pavel, Episode 20: Little Pavel and the Knights of the Round Table
Political Satire: Having trouble surviving these times? You’re not alone. Join us in columnist John F. Di Leo’s exploration of an alternate universe, where we imagine the impossible: 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 …
The Tales of Little Pavel, Episode 19: Little Pavel and the Third Party
Political Satire: Having trouble surviving these times? You’re not alone. Join us in columnist John F. Di Leo’s exploration of an alternate universe, where we imagine the impossible: 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 …
Lawyers + Politics = Polarization & Discord
Lawyers see the House and Senate as legislative courtrooms where the ultimate goal is to win and win at any cost for their client, i.e., their political party.