During the primary season, we were told by the progressive wing of the Democratic Party that the country was ripe for a sweeping new political… Read More »Guest Blog by John Broesamle: Is America on the Threshold of a Transforming Era of Reform? (Part I)
On November 17, Acting Secretary of Defense, Chris Miller, announced that American military forces in Afghanistan would be reduced to 2,500 by January 15. That… Read More »Blog No. 273. Afghanistan: Withdraw in haste, repent at leisure
It has been clear since November 7 that Joe Biden is the President-elect of the United States. Nevertheless, during the interregnum, the period between that… Read More »Blog No. 272. The Interregnum: Dereliction, Menace, Malice and More
The results of the election brought a profound sense of relief and an urge to celebrate, but those thoughts were tinged with painful disappointment. The… Read More »Blog No. 271 The Election: Triumph and Disappointment
This is likely to be the final edition of the Trump New Lows Tracker. If Trump is re-elected, I have neither stomach nor stamina to… Read More »Trump New Lows Tracker. Bulletin No. 9 (Nos. 40-46)
Unless something on the order of a large meteor strikes Capitol Hill, Judge Amy Coney Barrett will be confirmed as a justice of the Supreme… Read More »Blog No. 270. The Barrett Confirmation and “Packing the Court”
In Blog No. 265, “The Coming Trump Coup?” posted on August 8, I wrote: It may sound odd to speak of a coup by someone… Read More »Blog No. 269. The Coming Trump Coup? (Part II)
Prior to the September 29th debate, my prediction to friends was that Biden would do well, but the result would be inconclusive. That is probably… Read More »Special Bulletin (b) – The Debate
Prior to the debate, my prediction to friends was that Biden would do well, but the result would be inconclusive. That is probably about how it… Read More »Special Bulletin: The Debate
President Trump’s nominee will receive a vote on the floor of the United States Senate. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in a statement released yesterday that pivoted from… Read More »Blog No. 268. Of RBG and the Problem Solvers Caucus