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When I was in elementary and middle school, the Vietnam War was still raging, and even we young ones were taking sides. No friendships were terminated over the divide, at least among us young ones. The only effect my family’s… Read moreAmericans (of the Republican variety) like authoritarians
People are scratching their heads over Trump’s doubling down on his praise of Putin. As he told Matt Lauer, he likes Putin because Putin is a strong leader. And very popular, too, with an 82% approval rating. Apart from the… Read moreTrump Likes Putin Because Trump Wants To Be An Authoritarian
January 20, 2010 Spurred on by the disappointing outcome of the Massachusetts special election, President Obama has revealed his new jobs plan: It starts with putting the Republicans back to work. More to come . . . .
With the so-called Health Care Reform “debate” raging and on the eve of a taxpayer march on Washington (brought to you by the loonies who gave us tea parties and brought guns to town meetings), I’ve been thinking of some… Read moreThe Latest on Fox
Today’s news is reporting that Sarah Palin is proclaiming that she is a ”not a quitter. I am a fighter.” Reading this in light of her having just quit as governor of Alaska brought a number of cultural touchstones to mind. I was reminded,… Read moreSarah Palin — A Fighter, Not A Quitter