Autocracy and the Rule of Law:Wikipedia: “The autocrat has total control over the exercise of civil liberties within the autocracy, choosing under what circumstances…Nov 12Nov 12
Can it happen here? Is it already happening? Some Further ThoughtsMy most recent posts, Where Have You Gone, Joe McCarthy?, and Don’t’ Cry For Me, Democracy, generated quite a few responses, half a dozen…Oct 23A response icon1Oct 23A response icon1
Where Have You Gone, Joe McCarthy?There were two headlines on the on line Nation the other day: “Pam Bondi’s message to the Democrats: “You have no power.” This was entered…Oct 18Oct 18
“Don’t cry for me, Democracy”It’s not coming, it’s here: The last few days have confirmed it, and no pretense is any longer possible: stop smiling, there’s nothing to…Oct 4A response icon1Oct 4A response icon1
Why? Because…Blow-hards (several of whom write regularly for the New York Times) are often shy of actual facts. Here is one that precedes, or ought to…Sep 26Sep 26
The Apotheosis of Charlie KirkWhat goes on in our minds: A brief introductionSep 17A response icon1Sep 17A response icon1
Clippings on a Demented PsychopathWhat follows is a collection of clippings, mostly without comment by me, because it gets tiresome giving vent to the same outbursts of rage…Sep 5Sep 5
Can it happen here? Is it already happening?The president views states and municipalities controlled by political opponents as something akin to conquered territories which must be…Aug 27Aug 27
The Beginning of the End?Before getting to the real news, let’s just reflect on this moment of vileness: Donald the all-time merchant of sleaze managed to…Aug 11Aug 11