The powers that be at the Democratic Party have decided on the original and provocative “For the People” as their slogan going into the midterms. Cue the laughter. Of course, far be …
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As much news has been overshadowed this week by President Trump’s exploits in Finland, if I may, I’d like to remind you of a small kerfuffle going on in regards …
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President Trump’s performance in Helsinki on Monday was less than optimum. Now, before I get accused of Swamp residence, as I live thirty miles from DC in a place that …
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As the images came out of Tehran recently, some of us who remember the hostage situation and the Iran-Iraq War, a conflict of which Henry Kissinger said he hoped both …
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If you’re a classic Broadway fan like I am, making me one of five straight men in North America who still are, you may remember the bicentennial-themed show 1776. On this …
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I thought being in DC on Wednesday for the Kennedy retirement was news proximity enough for one week. Today I found out I was sadly mistaken. Sitting on my deck working …
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I write this Wednesday evening at the end of one of the most momentous political days in my lifetime. When we’re actually living through history it can be hard to …
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During Republican administrations the press magically finds space to cover the national homeless issue. Because obviously, out of pure moral indignation, various addicts, people with mental disease, and others who …
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Unlike the catchy little tune referenced in the title of this piece, a song written for a past German Chancellor, this vernal ditty does not bode successful tidings for its …
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As a former political consultant, when the primary season is in full swing I always feel like an old veteran player who used to be a starter. But my heyday …