It Can’t Happen Here?
There’s a growing concern that the Republicans will regain control of both houses of Congress in the next election – … Read more
Steve Slavin
The Price Of Apple Stock: The Upside Of The Downside
Like most other decades-long stockholders of Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL), I’ve become accustomed to the fairly frequent alarming price dips. I … Read more
Donald Trump’s Fall From Oratorical Grace
Ex-president Donald Trump’s followers attend his rallies primarily to be entertained. For years, like the proud owner of a pack … Read more
The Party Of “No”
Just in case you didn’t get the memo, in recent years the Republican Party has completely transformed itself into the … Read more
How the Anti-Vaxxers Can Help Make America Great Again
I can still remember a passage I read decades ago in the classic antiwar novel, All Quiet on the Western … Read more
Trump’s Spectacular Vaccination Flipflop
While there is plenty to dislike about former President Donald Trump, he is certainly owed a debt of gratitude for … Read more
The Federal Debt Ceiling Charade
Although the United States has had a legal federal debt ceiling on the books since 1917, it has not really … Read more
Rewarding People To Get Vaccinated
It’s common wisdom that the two best incentives to get someone to “do the right thing” are the carrot and … Read more
Heroes And Pussies
Tens of millions of former President Donald Trump’s ardent followers believe he is a true American hero. He has tirelessly … Read more
Global Warming Is An Existential Threat
If and when the Senate finally passes a public works bill, it will be far, far too little, and almost … Read more
The Politics of Vaccination
When future historians consider the presidency of Donald Trump, much of their focus will be on his handling of the … Read more
The Grifter – Like Father, Like Son
The old adage, “Like father, like son,” aptly described the relationship between Donald Trump and his father, Fred. While Fred … Read more
Trouble For The Trumps In New York City
Within days a Manhattan grand jury is expected to hand up an indictment of the Trump Organization for criminal activity. … Read more
Reinstating The Trump Presidency
Former president Donald Trump may be a bit overly optimistic for believing that his presidency will be restored by August. … Read more
The Party Of Insurrection And White Supremacy
Just over 160 years ago the Democratic Party, then based in the South, proudly became the party of insurrection. It … Read more