Communication and Change
The death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg is symbolic of the slow death of democracy. She represented a model of public service set by the Founders, who in turn were inspired by the ancient Greeks and Romans and their concept of civic virtue. The word … [Continue reading] about The Death of Ginsburg and the Death of Democracy
Some of the attraction to Trump is based on a desire to indulge in evil for its own sake: for the sheer, dark pleasure of releasing humanity's ugliest urges — and that's a desire that's not found only in Trump supporters but in all of us. I got a … [Continue reading] about Trump and the Lure—for All of Us—of Evil for Its Own Sake
I had a great, hour-long conversation with host Joan Esposito on WCPT-AM Chicago on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020. Here's an excerpt, about the gap we left for con artists like Trump to fill (transcript below). You can listen to the full interview on … [Continue reading] about How Liberals Left a Gap for Con Artists Like Trump to Fill
Patriots of Two Nations is showing up in the media — you can find some of my latest interviews at the McDavid Media site. I spoke with Los Angeles Times staff writer Tyrone Beason for a July 28, 2020 News Analysis piece, “‘Something’s got to … [Continue reading] about Patriots of Two Nations in the LA Times, Other Media
One reason we have Trump is that we toss citizens onto the battlefield of democracy without giving them the weapons they need to defend themselves. We call it freedom, but it’s the freedom to choose among different ways of losing. For example, a … [Continue reading] about Unarmed on the Battlefield of Democracy