Trump’s Unshakable Support and the Democrat’s Fatal MistakeWe on the Left — politicians, pundits, and people — seem endlessly dismayed and mystified by the strength and durability of Trump’s base…Dec 2, 20233Dec 2, 20233
Connecting the Dots About Inflation 2022You’ve probably noticed by now that prices for many consumer goods have gone up significantly (if they are available at all). The Labor…Feb 1, 2022Feb 1, 2022
One Word Changes the Dialog on Critical Race TheorySometimes one simply has to stand in awe at the evil genius of Conservative messaging strategists. In some cases, the addition or omission…Aug 15, 2021Aug 15, 2021
Published inThe ShadowHow a Basic Income Begins to Heal Social DivisionAs our country navigates the transition in national leadership, one of the most pressing problems for the incoming administration — and…Feb 2, 2021Feb 2, 2021
The Myth About Federal Funding that Thwarts a New, More Benign SocietyGetting right to the point, in regard to taxation and budgeting at the Federal level, common wisdom holds that:Aug 1, 2020Aug 1, 2020
Understanding Diehard Trump Supporters: Abusive Father SyndromeMany of us, especially on the Left, are puzzled and dismayed by the vehemence with which much of Trump’s support base will cling to him…Jul 22, 2020Jul 22, 2020
Why They Stick With Trump — Despite It AllEver since his win in 2016, Donald Trump and his escapades have been an incessant topic of discussion on talk shows and social media…Jun 6, 2020Jun 6, 2020
How to Fund and How Not to Fund a Coronavirus Economic StimulusThe difficulty in crafting an economic stimulus response to the coronavirus crisis only highlights a contradiction that has always existed…Mar 26, 2020Mar 26, 2020
Tension is the Essence of LifeA popular aphorism cynically holds that “Life is a bitch (i.e. struggle), then you die.” This resonates because most of us are familiar…Dec 16, 2019Dec 16, 2019
Secondary Reinforcement … or How to Destroy Society and Planet Without Really TryingWho would have thought that a century ago, a couple of dogs, a buzzer, and a physiologist would uncover and demonstrate the means by which…Oct 30, 2019Oct 30, 2019