One year ago this afternoon Joe Biden became President of the United States. That almost dictates that I do a sort of report card article. I’m taking a little different twist on it and my education is showing.
’22 Could Determine ’24
There is an element in this country that thinks mid-term elections are unimportant. They are incorrect and perhaps nevermore so than in 2022! Continue reading ’22 Could Determine ’24
SPECIAL NOTICE – RECOMMENDED READING ADDITION
I just added How Civil Wars Start: And How To Stop Them by Barbara F. Walter to the Recommended Reading List.
University of California at San Diego Professor Walter takes a scientific look at the factors that are common in civil wars. Like most Americans I tend to think (or is it hopefully wishing?) that it can’t happen here. The terrifying truth is that it can.
And There Was More
The last few days have been jam packed with political news. I just spent the last two days writing about a tie for the biggest story of last week and I still had to throw in another item. That was insufficient so I will do one of my catch up style articles today. Continue reading And There Was More
A Tie – Part II
The other major political story (and outrage) of the week just passed is the apparent death of federal voter protection legislation. I say apparent because it’s never over until it’s over but to put it in medical terms the prognosis is not good. At this point I am encouraging the Democrats to take what I will call the Political Option.