Hop aboard as I transport you to Colorado for a few hundred words. Colorado is a bluish-purple state in transition; but certainly not blue yet. It’s not the kind of place where an AOC-type Democrat can win in 2020. A pure progressive would get killed in a statewide general election so a somewhat conservative Democrat or someone who takes a middle of the road approach embracing the best parts of both the progressive and conservative political philosophies is in order. I contend that John Hickenlooper is the latter. Let’s explore. Continue reading The Endorsement Of John Hickenlooper
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The Endorsement Of Tim Kaine
Tellthtruthonthem.com endorses Democratic Senator Tim Kaine for reelection in Virginia. You may be saying to yourself here Larry goes again endorsing a moderate Democrat. This endorsement is well earned but it also illustrates the nature of American politics in 2018. Let’s explore my reasoning. Continue reading The Endorsement Of Tim Kaine
We Could Use A Man Like Mr. Chrisitie
President Trump went to New Hampshire on Monday to announce a new policy initiative to combat the opioid crisis. It will neither solve the problem nor advance America. This program goes beyond too little, too late; it actually represents a step backwards and will do little if anything to address the underlying crisis. Let’s explore. Continue reading We Could Use A Man Like Mr. Chrisitie
Unlike Trump And The Republicans I Care About CO’s
I was “late to the party” in opposing capital punishment. For most progressives that is a basic tenet of the political philosophy. It was only about ten years ago that I changed my viewpoint on the topic. As we continue I will explain my final reservation and then share a recent revelation that vexed me. Continue reading Unlike Trump And The Republicans I Care About CO’s
Some Random Thoughts And Things That Confuse Me
When you write political op-eds you generally try to be rather timely. Nobody likes to read last month’s news. There are also those little tidbits that get stuck in your mind but don’t constitute enough material to build a full article around without getting excessively wordy and boring. Well the stars aligned for me and therefore today’s article is a collection of snippets that have been on my mind for a while. Let’s explore. Continue reading Some Random Thoughts And Things That Confuse Me