The Real Pandemic: Toxic Gullibility
As 2022 begins, we face threats that cast dark shadows over our country. One is lies in Covid-19 and its deadly variants, of which Omicron… Read More »The Real Pandemic: Toxic Gullibility
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Special Bulletin. Republican Former Top National Security Officials Support Biden
On Thursday, the New York Times published a letter from over 70 Republican former top national security officials supporting the election of Joe Biden. The… Read More »Special Bulletin. Republican Former Top National Security Officials Support Biden
Guest Blog (b) by John Broesamle: In the Corona Crisis, Trump Repeats Classic Political Blunders
Since the coronavirus descended, Donald Trump has committed a series of political blunders that have undone prior presidents. Because he seems to defy the laws… Read More »Guest Blog (b) by John Broesamle: In the Corona Crisis, Trump Repeats Classic Political Blunders
Guest Blog. Why I Am Still a Republican, by Sandy Treadwell
Sandy Treadwell was New York Secretary of State from 1995-2001 and Chairman of the New York Republican State Committee from 2001-2004. From 2004-2008, he… Read More »Guest Blog. Why I Am Still a Republican, by Sandy Treadwell
Blog No. 113. Clinton’s Bad Week and The Attempt to Normalize Trump.
As readers will be aware, Hillary Clinton recently experienced a very difficult few days. At the same time, the Trump campaign was working strenuously to normalize their candidate with a view to getting voters to ignore his more outlandish pronouncements and to focus on the failings of Secretary Clinton. There has in fact been a shift in the [national?] polls leaving Clinton only slightly ahead of Trump, or in a virtual tie with him. It is a matter of speculation as to whether, or to what extent, the polling reflects the candidates’ recent maneuvers and missteps or is more of a coincidence. Either way, however, it is a cause for anxiety for those of us who regard the possible election of Trump as a catastrophe in the making.Read More »Blog No. 113. Clinton’s Bad Week and The Attempt to Normalize Trump.
Blog No. 56 The Unveiling of Jeb Bush
Actually, the unveiling of Jeb Bush has only just begun. Speculation about Bush’s possible candidacy reached something of a mini-crescendo when he announced before Christmas that he would be “actively exploring” a run for the Presidency. That did not come as a great surprise—Candy Crowley on CNN remarked that it was what she had thought he was doing all along over the past many months. Nevertheless, the making of a formal statement made it seem unlikely that Bush would decide that the whole thing was not a good idea.Read More »Blog No. 56 The Unveiling of Jeb Bush
Blog No. 43, Part III: Ukraine – and What Lies Beyond.
A period of relative calm had pushed Ukraine out of the center of media and public attention for a brief time when President Petro Poroshenko addressed Congress on September 18. It is, however, a situation that we dare not lose sight of for very long. President Poroshenko gave an eloquent speech that drew several standing ovations. He may be Ukraine’s most important single asset: a leader of vision, courage and pragmatism. While it is doubtful that Ukraine will receive the weaponry that he seeks, Poroshenko gave the impression that he will find a way for Ukraine to survive.Read More »Blog No. 43, Part III: Ukraine – and What Lies Beyond.