Monday, September 28, 2026

The Smart Brother? Why Jeb Bush Can’t Escape Dubya’s Dubious Legacy

Jeb Bush's presidential nomination depends on persuading voters that he is not his brother George W., but rather the "the smart brother" of the Bush family. His debut address on foreign policy might say differently.

Forget Polls, Transient Gaffes, Health-gate or Gaseous Sputters — Laurels Go to the Best-run,...

About government I doubt Trump knows what he doesn’t know or even what he believes in, if anything. If it becomes clear that Trump doesn’t know what he doesn’t know, how will undecideds begin to imagine his presidency? That double negative leaves Trumpism high and dry. The Trump circus could well achieve what few observers thought possible: make Hillary Clinton appear more trustworthy, if not presidential. Trump craziness, augmented by serial campaign malpractice, has managed to spotlight a suspect, compromised Democrat as more acceptable than she deserves On such matters elections are decided.

The persecution of Steven Donziger

“Why am I the one being locked up? I helped hold [Chevron] accountable.”
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Progressives must challenge extreme gerrymandering by the GOP

Because of the extent of gerrymandering already institutionalized, it is very unlikely that Democrats can improve their position dramatically in 2018.

Brainwashed nation part I: Assault and battery upon the American brain

An ongoing visitation on the issue of propaganda in the current political environment.

You Don’t Matter to Drugmakers

Big pharma executives are going all out to paint themselves as the good guys — just not to you.

Should humans try to modify the amount of sunlight the Earth receives?

Managing solar radiation through technology is possible, but there are ethical and political concerns.

The Old Debt and Entitlement Charade

You won’t hear this story in the debate questions. Debate sponsors only push their own agendas.

Life on the human planet

Focus on the essentials of life, and you’ll discover that one important element is “community.”

Don’t trust business with education

Greasy politicians use education funds to enrich corporations – and themselves.