Political campaigns focus on what the candidates think about the issues of the day. This is understandable, but not useful. Analyzing the candidates’ views of present problems is not the most instructive way to evaluate their future competence to serve. Issues are transient. They come and go. Unforeseen things pop up during a candidate’s term. … Continue reading What A Character!
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The Great Debate
In two days, Biden and Trump will debate. Here’s my expectation of what will happen: Moderator: Presidents Biden and Trump, we thank you for being here. Trump: LIAR! Moderator: Excuse me, President Trump? I was just thanking you . . . Trump: Doesn’t matter. You’re a liar. What I mean is I don’t know who … Continue reading The Great Debate
Alito Ain’t No Uncle Sam
Through my friendships with a couple of people who are close to Justice Samuel Alito, I was fortunate enough recently to meet with the Justice for a short interview. Here is a report of what happened. This transcript has been edited by the Justice, so it includes only those portions that he thought placed him … Continue reading Alito Ain’t No Uncle Sam
What Biden Should Have Said
Tonight, President Biden spoke to the nation in the wake of the Special Prosecutor's Report. This is what he should have said: “Good evening. This is a very difficult evening for me. I have come to an agonizing decision and I want to explain it to you. Our country is facing the most consequential election … Continue reading What Biden Should Have Said
Strap In
We are all looking forward with wonder to what may be facing us during the months now labeled 2024. Of course, no one can be sure about the future. Our crystal balls are as cloudy as Republican Party logic. Mine, too. But I’ll still don my cloak of Guystradomuson and offer up these predictions about … Continue reading Strap In
