White. Male. Retired Navy. Raised in the Deepest of the Deep South.
Proud Liberal.
Thus, 'contrarian'!
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The Blinders of Dick Cheney's Patriotism
Dick Cheney — the Executive Officer of the Chickenhawk Squadron — is doing his best to avoid an appointment at The Hague.
16
The Deadliest Four Months in Human History — Redux?
The bad news, the really bad news, the good news, and what to watch for.
15
Proofs of the Failure of Conservative Political and Economic Theory
"By their fruits shall ye know them."
14
The Global Upside of Reaganomics
"Had an old friend, we used to be real close / Said he couldn't go on the American way..."
13
Some Ideas for Improving the Integrity of the Wealthy — and the Financial Moguls in Particular
Everyone should be equal before the law...including the rich!
12
The Deadliest Four Months in Human History
Tens of millions died in only four months, and it's not even mentioned in our high school history books.
11
Cheney is Right - But Not in the Way He Thinks
Terrorists will attack the American homeland again - but only out of the sheer necessity of self-preservation.
10
The Single Thorniest Issue for Obama — Whether to Prosecute for Torture
Should the Obama administration prosecute those who committed torture — and those who authorized torture?
9
Will the Republicans Abandon Their Southern Strategy and Accept the Sea Change in America's Psyche?
The Republican Party sees the danger of alienating minorities and LGBT's, but can they adapt before they become marginalized?
8
The Patriotism of American Socialism
Socialism has benefited every industrialized democracy on earth...except for America.
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