Demand deeds, not words. Claims of values demand clear demonstrations. In the language of modern American politics (and surely elsewhere), one word has become debased currency. Values. When Bill Clinton said, “I […]
Defining the far right isn’t really that hard when you’ve got a list of things they believe to compare them to.
If 17 matter here but not 50,000 there, it’s not about kids Status update: Flu: day the next. Facebook: still a parade of sanctimonious headlines. Running out of fucks to give. Yes, […]
This is according to Politico, but its hardly the only source: President Donald Trump and his team are still fuming over evidence of a relatively small crowd for his inauguration, with his […]
Competition is good. Free markets are good. Give everyone a shot at the brass ring. Get rid of regulations that stifle competition and opportunity. Thus spake many a Republican (and often a […]
Dear Mr. Trump, Even China cannot compete Against a global economy. They must isolate nations, Hence Brexit, Hence the Philippino position So hostile to Obama and the TPP. Duterte is your first […]
The bigger Clinton’s margin of victory, the harder it becomes for the GOP to obstruct the proper course of government. OK, I’m all in favor of an opposition party. But “opposition” is different […]
Yesterday, Big Think posted an interesting collection of Gallup Poll results, along with some commentary: Obama Actually Made America Great Again. Here’s the Data. To hear the rabidly irrational Obama opposition on today, […]
Wait, isn’t that what they’re asking for? Cleveland Police Calling for Open Carry Ban at RNC After Baton Rouge Shootings This just gets touchier and more complex as the hours roll by. […]
Given fragmentation of audiences, diversity of media platforms, frequently clueless ownership, and devaluation of journalism by the public, what should journalism schools be teaching today? From time to time, especially during election seasons, […]
