To paraphrase an old campaign slogan of that other famous Clinton: "It's credibility, stupid."
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An Open Letter to President Obama: It’s Time to Lead
Mr. President— You may never read this. I’d be willing to bet that you’ll never see any of this letter, isolated as you are in the gilded cage that is the Oval Office. But perhaps, just perhaps, you might, and on the off-chance you do I cannot be more blunt …
Read More »Politicon: It Takes a Village to Raise a Democracy, with Bill Nye, Sarah Palin and Gary Johnson
Many political events, TV channels, and magazines claim to be non-partisan and “fair,” but few achieve it or even mean it. Politicon, billing itself as the unconventional political convention, actually means it and achieves it. The result is a stimulating and entertaining event for political junkies.
Read More »Fourth of July – A Holiday For All Americans
The flag – patriotic symbol that it is – should be an equal opportunity for all Americans to show their love of country.
Read More »Bernie Sanders Can Win As Third Party Candidate
Run, Bernie, run – run as an Independent. Your country needs you, so please do not quit.
Read More »Orlando Shootings – Despicable Media and Politicians Exploit Tragedy For Gain
In the end it is doubtful that the media or politicians will ever learn, but it is up to the American public to teach them a valuable lesson.
Read More »Senators of the National Rifle Association
Republican senators are all cuddly-safe in bed with NRA money to keep them warm and cozy while sending "thoughts and prayers."
Read More »Donald Trump and the Specter of a New McCarthyism
Turn in your neighbors or suffer the consequences. What's next, Mr. Trump?
Read More »Bernie Sanders Still Has a Shot – Despite The Media Campaign Against Him
Bernie’s appeal as an opponent for Trump is that he is also considered an outsider; the difference is that he isn’t always putting his foot in his mouth.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Scapegoats: How Islamophobia Helps Our Enemies and Threatens Our Freedoms’ by Arsalan Iftikhar
"Scapegoats: How Islamophobia Helps Our Enemies and Threatens Our Freedoms" by Arsalan Iftikhar is a well written and passionate book defending reason and rationality. But the world is no longer a rational or reasonable place.
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