Why the Shrug?
Why do Donald Trump’s supporters not seem to care that he does things that break our system?
Can a High School Civics Teacher Tell the Whole Truth?
Perhaps Robert Frost was a little dramatic in suggesting it would be as simple as one fork in one road in a yellow wood. Yet, metaphorically, we definitely ARE very much at a fork, and which path we choose will make all the difference.
“Disgust” Explains 2020 Politics
It is an understatement to say a lot of people are disgusted about how things are going in the world right now. But how does the feeling of disgust play out beyond just having the feeling?
Necessary Evil?
No, slavery was not a necessary evil – unless you’re an irresponsible jerk that spends more than you have.
(And God knows conservatives hate those kind of people.)
Thoughts on “Defund the Police”
My daughter was raped and murdered on 7/15/2010.
You should probably consider the community’s reaction before you jump on the “Defund the Police” bandwagon.
Wait, What?!
“The Iraqi government has done next to nothing to protect our facilities.”
Mike Pompeo, U.S. Secretary of State
Loki Theory
In myths and lore, “tricksters” often use tricks, lies, transgressing norms expectations and taboos, amorality, double-dealing, contradiction, vagueness, flip-flopping, breaking promises, turning other characters against themselves or each other, destruction, opportunism, shamelessness, plain old bullshitting, or humor to accomplish the breaking up of an intractable situation.
(A 21st century update.)
Maybe or Maybe Not
Democrats might have a shot. Unless they swing hard left and nominate a socialist, or Trump’s approach gets even more aggressive and chaotic that Democrats don’t know how to respond, or Republicans donate more to Trump than they did in 2016, or Russians and fever swamps muck things up even more, and/or Trump hijacks the news cycle. What are the chances?
Fake News
Historically each party’s candidate has to play to their base during primaries to win their party’s nomination, but then “pivot to the center” for the general election to pick up independents and swing voters – I normally hear pundits acknowledge that, but not this year.
Donald Lies. And?
Here’s another thing about Donald’s lies… have you noticed how even his supporters who are very concerned about truth in their own lives are very unconcerned about DONALD TRUMP’S lies? Why is that?