Category Archives: Politics—U. S.

Jamelle Bouie Nails the GOP’s Criminality & Contempt for Law & the Constitution

New York Times, June 13, 2023 50 Years of Republican history in a convincing, chilling thumbnail Why have only a few elected Republican officials rejected Trump? Columnist Jamelle Bouie highlights scholarly views that “strong loyalty to an institution like a political party might lead a dissenting or disapproving individual to hold on to his … Continue reading Jamelle Bouie Nails the GOP’s Criminality & Contempt for Law & the Constitution →

Thursday Night Delight

Fanone Blasts CNN Over Trump Show; CNN’s Boss Stands Back & Stands By

GRAIG GRAZIOSI Michael Fanone, one of the police officers assaulted during the Capitol riot, has slammed CNN for hosting a town hall event featuring Donald Trump — the man he says “tried to get me killed.” The retired DC Metropolitan Police officer and now regular CNN contributor penned an essay in Rolling Stone explaining the … Continue reading Fanone Blasts CNN Over Trump Show; CNN’s Boss Stands Back & Stands By →

Alfred McCoy on the Rise of China

[NOTE: In 2008, Al McCoy was a main speaker at a conference on U. S. torture that I helped organize. Both his talk and his academic record marked him as a scholar to reckon with on matters of foreign policy and empire. This record drew me to this new analysis of the rapid shifts of … Continue reading Alfred McCoy on the Rise of China →

This is NOT a Day for Schadenfreude!

Who am I kidding? There’s an old Zen koan, that goes like this: ”Before enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood, carry water.” Substitute “indictment” for “enlightenment”, and it might be the most proper motto for today: As I write, the sun is coming up, just as it always has. A neighbor is … Continue reading This is NOT a Day for Schadenfreude! →