Death of democracy, a little at a time
Some might say a rupture that destroys democracy will come – we just don’t know when, where, or how. Look around you. It has already happened.
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Brexit is done
Not everyone in Britain wants to say good riddance, but many have looked to this day for a long time.
Skepticism as a habit of mind
We would rule out skepticism only if we want to rule out investigation of diverse ideas or hypotheses. Why would we want to do that?
Taxation and thievery
If you find a way to take money from the public treasury, you take it from your fellow citizens. If you find a way to withhold money from the public treasury, your fellow citizens may or may not admire you, but they will not regard you as a thief.
Bedrocks of politics
Sometimes an ordinary word, due to its context or what you might have on your mind at the time, strikes …
War with Iran
Let me add my comments to the many articles already online that analyze Trump’s decision to murder General Soleimani in …
My problems with the FBI and Democratic party
When you stand proudly with the foremost agency of an outlaw security state, you gain something else that guarantees defeat: scorn. So shake it all off, Democrats. You still have time, if you act now.
Brexit wins, will New England be next?
Boston is not as radical as it was in 1775, but you can never tell if it might return to its radical roots with a little encouragement. If it did, we might reverse the effects of the American Revolution, and reunite with our brethren across the pond!
Alternate reactions to Russia meddlers
When you think about Russian meddling in the 2016 election, what comes to mind first? To explore that question a …
What happens to people who reveal classified information
Edward Snowden exiled in Moscow, Julian Assange jailed in London, and Chelsea Manning jailed in Virginia remind all of us every day what happens to people who reveal classified information.
No impeachment is ordinary
The United States did not cease to be a liberal democracy with the rise of Trump, and Trump’s dismissal would not save our country now.
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