US Politics
Doug Mastriano and the State of Christian Nationalism
PA Candidate for Governor, Doug Mastriano, has many dangerous ideas...
FBI Raids the Home of a National Security Threat to the United States of America
The unprecedented act of the Federal Bureau of Investigation executing a search warrant at the home of a former president of the United States and the likely reasoning behind it being in the interest of national security.
The Democrats Have Winning Issues for the 2022 Midterms
A look at the swing in voter engagement surrounding the issues of the 2022 midterms and the murky outlook on the end results of those elections.
The Problem of the Base
In 2024, the GOP has a major problem to contend with - Trump's base.
Should Election Day Be a Federal Holiday?
There has been much debate in recent years concerning the U.S. election process, and whether Election Day should be a federal holiday. Let's examine the importance of the electoral process, and how making the day a federal holiday could benefit all Americans.
We Do Not Vote for the President
I never knew how the Electoral College worked until Trump exposed its flaws.
An Alphabet of Words Describing Trump
An A-to-Z of words that are descriptive of former U.S. President Donald Trump. They are not complimentary.
Shouldn't Your Loyalty Be to the Constitution?
A response to an opinion letter written by one of Trump's base.
Overturning Roe vs. Wade Will Mark the Death of the Republican Party
The Republican Party and conservative-led Supreme Court is doing wrong by women everywhere. This is unbelievable and will lead to the end the GOP.
Apologize for Electing Biden? Sorry, Not Sorry
Trump supporters seem to think that Biden voters should have some remorse for the 2020 election. One word - nope.
The Partisan Blame Game of High Gas Prices
Time and again, the right omits pertinent facts to try and paint the issue of high energy costs onto President Biden. Here are some things the GOP should consider.
Why Does the Right Ignore the Rulings about 2020 Election Fraud 'Evidence?'
A rebuttal to the latest right-wing claims that ignore basic facts pertaining to the judiciary.
Melania Trump: 7 Times When the "Classy" First Lady Was Anything But
Long before she became First Lady, Melania Trump was dubbed "classy" by her supporters. During her time in Washington D.C., though, many believed she fell far below that standard. From birtherism to auctioning off items from her time at the White House, some found her to be tacky rather than classy.
A Repeat of the U.S. Presidential Election in 2024?
A great fear for many is what may again happen in 2024, a repeat of the 2020 Presidential election...
Revisionist History Is Plaguing the Grand Old Party
Opinion pieces that show critical omissions of fact are plaguing the GOP currently and this will show an example of that.
The Attempted Scapegoating of the Media for the Capitol Riot
An inflammatory opinion article from the Palm Beach Post blaming the mainstream media for the Capitol Riot and a rebuttal.
The Pattern of Historical Political Disruptions
Political upheavals always start with a grievance that somebody is then able to exploit and turn into a revolution.
The Only GOP Platform is to Appease One Man's Malignant Narcissism
Right now, the GOP in America stands for one thing and one thing only, appeasing a malignant narcissist's loss in the 2020 election.
Should Christians All Vote the Same Way?
Christians don't all vote the same way —and that's OK!
The Good, the Bad, the Sad, the Ugly, and the Catastrophe
The title of the epic 1966 Western starring Clint Eastwood reminds me of the epic struggle in American today to save democracy. Former President Trump refused to concede to the winner, Joe Biden. Anti-democracy forces tried to overturn that election and are working to make sure he wins in 2024.
Ulysses S. Grant: 18th President of the United State of America
Ulysses S. Grant served as the eighteenth president of the United States; he was the second president to serve as a Republican. His presidency well served the nation during its transition from war to peace, as he dealt with the KKK and its terrorist acts against black citizens.
Camp Siegfried for American Nazis
In the 1930s, a group of Americans sympathetic to the ideals of Nazi Germany set up a community in New York state.
WWFTD—What Would Franklin and Teddy Do? Leadership for the 21st Century
The last three presidents of the US have not done much to unite the country.
The Contested Election of 1888
Controversial American elections are nothing new; our elections did not by any means always go smoothly.
The Rôle of Postmodernism in Poetry and Politics
Although many dissembling frauds in both fields of poetry and politics have sullied those respective fields with pretense and duplicity, a healthy dose of skepticism, the one valuable tenet of postmodernism holds a place in genuine literature and authentic statesmanship.
Afghanistan: The Taliban (Re)Takeover
On Sunday, August 15th, 2021, Taliban fighters took over the capital city of Afghanistan, Kabul, leading to tens of thousands of people fleeing the country.
Mamie Eisenhower: First Lady of the United States
Mamie Eisenhower was the wife of Dwight D. Eisenhower, the 34th president of the United States. During her eight years as First Lady she was very popular with the public and known as a wonderful hostess for White House functions.
America: It's Time We Remembered and Were Thankful For What We Have
America, we are in the midst of a pandemic yet we also are in the midst of plenty. There are so many things we have that those who came before us could only dream of and we need to be thankful. We need to work together to bridge this gulf between us which was created by our elected officials.
Lessons From the Contested Election of 1876
A close, contested election in the nineteenth century steered American election practices into unfair, exclusionary territory.
The American Flag and True Patriotism
The history of our flag and our pledge to our country makes us all patriots. Those who use the flag as a tool to abuse our pledge are not patriots. The American flag unites us and should never divide us.
What Is the Senate Filibuster? Its Origins and How It Could Be Eliminated
This article explains what the US Senate filibuster is, its origins, and how it could be eliminated, as well as answering some other common questions.
When Your Own World Views Prevent You From Living in Actual Reality
A Trump supporter lays out her case for the 'Big Lie.' A response to the idiocy.
Yeah, Sure, You're All There Cognitively
Fact checking those claims about the cognitive test Trump 'claims' to have aced.
Cynicism: The Number One Threat To Democracy
How to participate in democracy in order to ensure that democracy itself continues to exist.
Libertarians: Release and Pardon All Victimless Crime Prisoners
A “victimless crime” is an oxymoron since there can be no crime if there is no victim. Libertarians demand that people charged with victimless crimes be immediately released under full pardon.
A Libertarian Society: How Do We Get There From Here?
Libertarians have many different visions of what a libertarian society should look like but getting to any one of them means marching down the same path together.
Martha Washington Defined the Role of First Lady of the United States
Martha Washington, the wife of the first president of the United States, George Washington, established many of the customs that were followed by First Ladies for generations in the White House. Starting from scratch, she defined the role of First Lady.
Governing for All Does Not Mean Pandering to GOP Representatives
Bipartisanship does not necessarily mean pandering to GOP representatives more interested in politics than the desires of their own constituency.
Is It Time to Rename The GOP?
With the apparent shift in policy the last four years, perhaps it is time to rename the Grand Old Party. Here are some suggestions...
Libertarian Peacemakers Wage Antiwar Against the Warmakers
Politics is always about power, wealth and ego. When any of those desires can be obtained through war politicians will pursue war. Libertarians want to change that.
"Q Murrica": A Country Consumed by Conspiracy Theories
When the net hit, it was fascinating. So much info to be had! Around the late 90’s, I found conspiracies. Loved it. But, as a sideline to real life. I used to leave a picture of Bill Clinton with snake tongue on my screen.Told the kids, “I’m leaving this here in case it’s true, you won’t freak out.”
The Heart of Libertarianism: Charity, Voluntaryism, Compassion
The Non-Aggression Principle against coercion, intimidation and fraud is the ultimate expression of compassion because libertarians apply it unselfishly to everyone.
Always Questioning—a Skeptical Libertarian’s Guide to Skepticism
Skeptical Libertarians have learned to take from their existence in the real world that which works, recognize what doesn’t work, and apply the result to their lives.
Poet Amanda Gorman Impressed World With Poem at Joe Biden's Inauguration
Amanda Gorman made history for being the youngest poet laureate at a Presidential Inauguration.
Kamala Harris, With Three Luxury Houses, Has a New Address
Kamala Harris has three luxury residences, but as of January 20, 2021, she has a different address.
How the Greatest American Presidency Came to an End
We all—each and every American—owe a debt of gratitude to the greatest President in our history, and we should also be grateful for how his presidency came to an end.
Volunteerism Sputters to a Halt in Both Political Parties
Volunteerism belongs in the party platforms of both Republicans and Democrats as a solution to the social problems of the United States. But both parties have lost sight of this important part of American exceptionalism.
Facts About Kamala Harris and Her Faith
Most people might not know that Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris is connected to several major world religions in her personal life.
Are Republicans Fiscally Conservative?
The GOP likes to say they're fiscally responsible and that Democrats like to "tax and spend". When the actual data is analyzed, we find Republican administrations have been "tax cut and borrow" and the largest contributors to the deficit.