The most important, and most disturbing message of the Barr hearings and all the back and forth over the Mueller report: The presidency was designed with George Washington as its model. The model we have now is, “Can you make the rap stick?” In … [Continue reading] about The original model for the presidency was George Washington. Now it’s the Mafia.
The Time for Impeachment Is Here
I think they were right to wait, but it’s now time for House Democrats to move forward with impeachment. Yes, it’s almost certainly doomed in the Senate by the Republican majority, which long ago chose power over patriotism. But sometimes doing … [Continue reading] about The Time for Impeachment Is Here
Mueller Report: The “Fake News” Was Right
A few inescapable facts staring out of the Mueller report at anyone who still wants to believe in Trump: (1) The “fake news” was right. Again and again, reporting by the New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, CNN, NBC, and the rest … [Continue reading] about Mueller Report: The “Fake News” Was Right
How TV Has Changed Us: Barr Didn’t Need to Make an Argument, Just a Video Clip
What we saw from Barr yesterday was a deeply cynical exploitation of how television has changed us. Barr wasn't trying to make an argument — he knew he didn't have to. Instead, he was just trying to make a video clip. I doubt if he was … [Continue reading] about How TV Has Changed Us: Barr Didn’t Need to Make an Argument, Just a Video Clip
i24’s “Clear Cut” with Michelle Makori: Bernie, Immigration
I was on the April 16, 2019 show to discuss Bernie topping a recent poll after appearing on Fox News, and how to accommodate the surge in ayslum seekers. … [Continue reading] about i24’s “Clear Cut” with Michelle Makori: Bernie, Immigration