National Politics
An Ugly Intrusion of Republicanness into My 50th High School Reunion
The main event of our Reunion was a big banquet, which consisted mostly of wonderful schmooze time…
The Spirit that Drove Us to Civil War is Back– Who Chose War II: Responsibility for the Civil…
As I argued in the previous entry, responsibility for the unusually harsh nature of American…
The Spirit that Drove Us to Civil War is Back– Who Chose War? I: Today’s Crisis
If a force that is destructive, exploitative, sadistic, and willing to sacrifice people to get…
“There Will Be No Crisis Over the Debt Ceiling This Time”: What I’d Say if I Were…
If I were President Obama, I would announce: "Two years ago, the Republicans in Congress took…
How Do You Know when NC Gov Pat McCrory is Lying?
How do you know When Pat McCrory is lying? You know... We know Pretend Governor Pat McCrory…
Post Trayvon/Zimmerman Trial: Thoughts on Race in America
What disturbed me most about that whole sad affair was the reaction on the right in the wake of…
Mo Elleithee “Jumping back into the fight”
I'm definitely glad to see this news, that Democratic politico Mo Elleithee - based in DC but…
Motto Suggestion #FAIL
At first I thought it was kidding. A website called Messaging Matters tells Democrats they need a…
“Slap Hillary in the Face” Guy Has Close Connections to VA House Speaker Howell, Rep.…
UPDATE: Chris Marston responds in the comments section of this post. Wonderful, eh? The Hillary…
The “Hastert Rule” is Hurting America
This piece will be appearing --probably next weekend-- in some newspapers in Virginia. For…
