USA Politics
The Power Play
How Trump is running the most aggressive geopolitical play in a generation – and why it has to be this way.
Why Was Security This Bad?
Democrats regularly compare Trump to some of the worst dictators throughout history. Yet again, we have seen another example of the violence that this sort of rhetoric can cause. Political violence is never the answer. But I expect that we will see a lot more of it.
The Next GOP President Will Get the Same Treatment
Accepting, for argument’s sake, that these things are true, then his logic isn’t unreasonable and he comes across as sane while discussing the security failures that allowed him to get as far as he did. It is not the ranting of a lunatic or a person suffering from any of the common mental issues.
Trump Entertains the Cause of His Threats
These journalists will now get a second bite at the dinner, minus, hopefully, the drama of the first one. No doubt they’ll all turn up. After all, who wants to miss a feast provided by the enemy at his expense.
What Happened After Butler – And Why It Still Matters
This kind of reporting is not ideological. It’s not partisan. It’s a journalist holding powerful institutions accountable for catastrophic failures.
Why the Government Runs Like a Bloated Chrome Tab
The point here isn’t to argue whether Jeff Bezos should or shouldn’t pay more tax. The point is that Congress’s approach is entirely wrong. They should instead invest their energy into ensuring maximum productivity… which ultimately means fewer regulations, and in general staying out of the way.
Trump’s Pick for CDC Director Raises Eyebrows
After a year of turmoil, the priority appears to be getting a nominee through – rather than driving radical reform.