Trump in Jail: A Vision and a Contest
Today, I am embarrassed by the fact that, as recently as three years ago, I was still a Republican. To be sure, I had long… Read More »Trump in Jail: A Vision and a Contest
Douglas M. Parker
Donald Trump and the Dancing Midgets
On July 21, The New York Times published a for-subscribers-only newsletter, “The Tilt,” in which it analyzed the support of Donald Trump. For “anti-Trump Republicans,”… Read More »Donald Trump and the Dancing Midgets
Reflections on the Fourth of July (resend)
Apologies if you receive this post twice. We’re experiencing technical difficulties. Enjoy the goats. – CTO On this Fourth of July, I joined my daughter… Read More »Reflections on the Fourth of July (resend)
The Trump Indictment: Necessary But Not Sufficient
The text of the indictment of Donald Trump provides a compelling chronicle of serious misconduct. It is a remarkable document with internal support from an… Read More »The Trump Indictment: Necessary But Not Sufficient
A Talk to the Ojai Rotary
On Friday, May 5, I gave a talk to the Ojai Rotary, and the prepared text is below. A slightly different version, the talk as… Read More »A Talk to the Ojai Rotary
For Joe Biden… For Now
Joe Biden’s announcement of his candidacy for 2024 should command immediate–though not irrevocable—support. Support for Biden is justified by his record of solid accomplishments. And… Read More »For Joe Biden… For Now
The AR-15: America’s Shame. When Will Democrats Take Up the Cause?
A good deal of media attention was aroused when the Republican-dominated Tennessee legislature expelled two of its members on April 6. The expulsion was a… Read More »The AR-15: America’s Shame. When Will Democrats Take Up the Cause?
The Trump Indictment: Mixed Feelings
After the news that Donald Trump had been indicted, I received from a close friend an email with one word: “Hallelujah,” and another good friend… Read More »The Trump Indictment: Mixed Feelings
Kevin and Tucker’s Contemptible Ploy
Kevin McCarthy and Tucker Carlson have each provided abundant evidence that they are utterly shameless. But when they decided to operate as a tag-team, they… Read More »Kevin and Tucker’s Contemptible Ploy
The Latest Disappointment from Jeb Bush: Endorsement of Ron DeSantis
In 2015, I was an early supporter of Jeb Bush’s bid for the presidency. My support for Bush waned and ultimately disappeared, a casualty of… Read More »The Latest Disappointment from Jeb Bush: Endorsement of Ron DeSantis