Opinion
‘We the people’ set our national direction Nov. 6
The midterms were just as much about emotions as it was issues.
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Today’s autocrats blaming the West for their woes
I understand the pull of a charismatic leader that puts the blame of life’s woes on others.
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‘Art of the Deal’ still key to understanding Trump
Some details in the 1987 book are still relevant today.
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Keeping the Supreme Court above partisan politics
“A partisan reputation… is going to cause very serious harm to the status and integrity of the decisions…
Opinion
Kavanaugh hearings and the general election
Politicians can only hope they have made the right choices and that their constituents vote them in/back into…
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Every election uses political warfare tactics
Even non-partisan city council races feel the heat.
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Living in an era where emotions, opinions outweigh the facts
If you have enough money and political power, you can probably find an expert to endorse your position.
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Polarizing politics works to squash the moderate middle
The definition of identity politics: “Political attitudes or positions that focus on the concerns of social groups identified…
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We’re all starting to feel the strain
All our major trading partners are feeling the effects of tariff increases.
Opinion
All of Trump’s actions aimed at mid-terms, his 2020 re-election
Nothing else makes much sense.
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Economy rises and falls, regardless of who’s in the Oval Office
History from the time of Harry Truman teaches us that presidents have very little influence on the economy.
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Real life, like Risk, requires great self-discipline
My grandkids were fascinated and played with intensity. Two of them formed an alliance against me for a…
Opinion
Tribalism led to the loss of Vietnam, Iraq wars
Knowing and understanding tribalism can offer a solution to the divisions at home and abroad.