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Gobble, Gobble: MAGA is Trouble
Washington DCAfter a good dinner one can forgive anybody, even one’s own relations. Read More
This Town Needs an Enemy
Washington DCWe should take nothing for granted only an alert and knowledgeable citizenry can compel the proper meshing of huge industrial and military machinery of defense with our peaceful methods and goals, so that security and Read More
Does Anybody Know This Is Nowhere
EconomyEverybody seems to wonder What it’s like down here I gotta get away from this day-to-day running around, Everybody knows this is nowhere. Read More
Corruption Is the Fuel of Empire
Washington DCWhoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you. Read More
The Rough Origins of the Warfare State
Washington DCYesterday, I noted that “we’ve been doing business this way for more than 70 years". Actually, the “big bang” for the Warfare State was Teddy Roosevelt’s Rough Riders stunt on San Juan Hill. Read More
Justin Amash Is Legit
Washington DCIt’s quiet on Wall Street today. Oh, markets are open, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average is down about 140 points as of midday. Read More
What Would Thomas Jefferson Do?
Washington DCThomas Jefferson died on the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a document he famously authored. Read More
The Object of Iran
TrumpWhen we do finally strike Iran, it’ll be because John Bolton and Mike Pompeo have elected officials like Tom Cotton, a Republican from Arkansas. Read More
The Donald Will Take It Easy, Thank You Very Much
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When the Donald tweets about the “greatest economy ever,” he doesn’t understand that the implosion of what is indeed the greatest-ever stock market bubble will send it into the dunk-tank. Read More
