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Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Gina Haspel Is Too Qualified to Pass Up
Gina Haspel is quite possibly the most qualified person ever nominated to lead the CIA.
Thou Shalt Not Question Mueller
The television networks have flooded us with hours and hours of coverage of the Robert Mueller probe as they continue to look under every rock for some sign of Russian collusion with the Trump campaign.
Sombreros, Qipaos and Catholic Cosplay, Oh My!
The impossibly fickle, selective and whimsical rules of cultural appropriation are hard to keep straight.
The Day the Iran Deal Died
When Obama speaks as though our Middle East allies were pleased by the deal, he’s lying: They all opposed it, and they’re all celebrating its end.
There’s No Rush for Giuliani to Get His Facts Straight
If there were any doubt that the multi-front battle over the Russia investigation has become the political equivalent of a Tong war, Rudy Giuliani removed it.
Before and After Welfare Handouts
Before the massive growth of our welfare state, private charity was the sole option for an individual or family facing insurmountable financial difficulties or other challenges.
Time to End the Crazy Secrecy of Trump-Russia Investigation
On Jan. 24, 2017, then-national security adviser Michael Flynn was questioned by the FBI in his White House office. The session, focusing on Flynn’s transition talks with the Russian ambassador, led to Flynn pleading guilty to a charge of lying to investigators. He is now awaiting sentencing.
Will Paul Ryan Exit Stage Right?
The congressman, then only 38 years old, was the ranking Republican on the House Budget Committee — and understood the fiscal crisis this nation was heading toward better than anyone.
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Hypocrisy
When it comes to hypocrisy, Democrats are in a class by themselves. It’s no secret that from time to time all pols engage in it, but Democrats have raised it to an art form. I felt like commenting on some recent examples, but given time and space limitations, the hardest part was picking the few to highlight.
Will Forces From Within Bring About the Demise of America?
In this time when virtually all our standards and traditions are falling away or being scrapped, we should be concerned about what America will look like in another generation. Will America even be recognizable?
The Exhaustion Factor
The “wall of protection” conservative media has erected around President Trump may be crumbling.
Shields, Not Swords
Public debates about sensitive issues of culture, identity, and sexuality often get tangled up in terms and concepts. In particular, we confuse “rights” and “needs” in ways that in turn confuse our understanding of the appropriate role of government in these arenas. Untangling this knot is a first step toward fruitful debate of these sensitive matters.
New York Times Bites Off More Than It Can Skew
Fake news is alive and well — and thriving on the pages of America’s biggest newspapers. No wonder more people are tuning out the media. They don’t trust it. And outlets like The New York Times aren’t giving them any reason to try.
Sessions in Contempt?
Rep. Devin Nunes, chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, has reached the limit of his patience. Several weeks ago, Nunes sent a letter to the Department of Justice asking for more information on potential abuse of the secret FISA court. His letter was ignored.
The Internet Under Siege
What is it about the Internet that makes it so the government just can’t seem to keep its greedy paws off of it?
The War on Wisdom
There is more knowledge available today than ever before in history. But few would argue people are wiser than ever before.
Monday, May 7, 2018
Marx’s Apologists Should Be Red in the Face
May 5 marked the bicentennial of Karl Marx, who set the stage with his philosophy for the greatest ideological massacres in history. Or did he?
Lawmakers Say Army May Have Violated Law by Targeting Baptist Chaplain
The U.S. Army may have violated the First Amendment rights of a decorated chaplain who is facing discipline for not conducting a marriage retreat that included a same-sex couple, according to a letter written by a group of Republican lawmakers.
Republicans Need Artists, Not Economists
An old order ended in 2016. To help the new one take shape requires an ability to see things whole.
Riding the Third Rail
For a long time, we’ve all known that Social Security was on life support, suffering from a terminal illness. As the number of old people keeps climbing and the number of those whose paychecks maintain the program continues to decline, the end can only be catastrophic.