The Mad King
We have reached a new level of prevarication in the Never Trump movement. From the moment election results came in …
Tag Archives: Barack Obama
Democracy vs. dictatorship: has the balance tipped?
Now Trump intends to give America confidence again. That’s what he means when he urges us all to make America great.
Foreign policy leadership and incompetence
The world has entered a highly unsteady state, with no nation to enforce norms. In this environment, we need need good foreign policy leadership in Washington. We need a president who knows what he does not know.
Machine Gun Trump vs. CIA
Sadly, though, the CIA demonstrates its treachery and betrayal of American ideals all too often. Betrayal is never funny, certainly not laughable. Yet presidents still enlist their help.
United States foreign policy at year’s end
Mainstream media articles about U. S foreign policy as the year draws to a close come fast and perhaps more furious than we expected as we prepare for New Year’s.
Recommendations for Trump’s foreign policy team
The new president, after eight years of Republican stupid shit, decided to develop a new doctrine: “Don’t do stupid shit.”
Vote your conscience
Does it matter who we elect November 8? Before you answer, note these comparisons: Compare George W.’s foreign policy with Barack’s …
Edward Snowden three years on
President Obama’s policy is to jail whistleblowers and protect the people who manage his national security state. Presidents have become so accustomed to serving the national security state’s interests now, that is how they see their job.
America’s reputation: Obama’s latest concern
President Obama observes that violence at Trump’s rallies threatens to tarnish the “American brand,” as he calls it. Yes, that …
Constitutional constraints and democratic laws
At present, the Republican primaries are dominated by a neo-fascist who seems to think he can “Make America Great Again” …
Do not give up the right to own weapons
Another massacre brings more calls for gun control. We even see references to the so-called Australian model, which aims to …
Why Barack Obama treats Hillary Clinton Chicago style
Instead, he treats her Chicago style, where rivals don’t meet but they do communicate. I suppose Hillary should consider herself fortunate she’s not in prison. If Obama’s Department of Justice prosecutes her as a spy, she may wind up there, too.
