In writing my response to the events of the previous weeks, including the domestic terrorist attack on the Capitol, I realized upon completion that my response was full of negativity. Of uncertainty. Of fear. While there is plenty to be frightened of right now, I wanted to step back and refocus. We, after all, have … Continue reading Perspective in a dark hour…
Author: Tim
Political scientist and policy writer. News junkie. Open-minded to intelligent and conspiracy-free discussions. Observer of human nature. Socially addicted to interesting people. Allergic to bad service and small minds. Fiercely loyal and determined to make a difference.
Prague City Hall
“... Americans to see how fragile democracy is and what happens when a man without conscience or character becomes President of the United States.”
What’s Really Behind the Challenge to the Election
Last week, Missouri Senator and 2024 Presidential aspirant Josh Hawley interrupted the traditionally quiet week between Christmas and New Years with an announcement that he would challenge the certification of the Electoral College results. This impotent, attention grabbing stunt served its patently obvious purpose. The chattering class immediately started chattering. Hawley was the subject of … Continue reading What’s Really Behind the Challenge to the Election
A Churchill Christmas
Shortly after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941, Churchill went to Washington with his chiefs of staff to meet President Roosevelt and the American military leaders and coordinate plans for the defeat of the common enemy. On Christmas Eve Churchill broadcast to the world from the White House on the 20th annual … Continue reading A Churchill Christmas
Apollo 8: Earthrise
On Christmas Eve, 52 years ago, the first manned mission to the moon entered lunar orbit. That evening, Lunar Module Pilot William Anders captured this image of our blue planet, now known as Earthrise. The crew of Apollo 8 made the following reading from the Book of Genesis verses 1-10. “We are now approaching lunar … Continue reading Apollo 8: Earthrise
Lead Like Leo
Those taking the reins in Washington could benefit from binge-watching a classic political drama, The West Wing. Homebound by the Covid-19 pandemic, Americans are bingeing on TV shows like never before. New streaming service subscriptions are up more than 70%, and it seems like everyone is hooked on something. For me, it’s been an old … Continue reading Lead Like Leo
Polarization is not the problem.
We don't need to depolarize American politics. We need to democratize it.
No One Expects Civility From Republicans
What’s worse: making Sarah Sanders leave a restaurant, or terrorizing election officials?
The MAGA Revolution Devours Its Own
Republicans helped Trump unleash countless civic evils. They shouldn’t be surprised when those evils don’t spare them.
SECESSION!!!
We live and govern ourselves less as a single nation than as two rival nations on contested lands. At any given moment, one nation is in power, while the other spends four years enduring it, resisting it, and looking forward to regime change.
