Political Musing
About that Sober read of the Nation ...
The right fucking suck, but watching MAGA eat its own is just delish. Pop a bottle of your favorite quaff, pop some popcorn, and tuck in.
Political Musing
Where I spend way too much time reading about, thinking about, and writing about politics. It is just a reflection of how fucked up American politics is at the moment. Perhaps one day I will be able to write about Guitars again. I am not holding my breath though
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A sober read of the nation
A guest OpEd by Damon Linker explains why Trumpism is going to be the future of Republicanism even after Trump leaves the scene. A compelling read.
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About that "cancel culture" article
There's a flurry of bad takes from a session at the NatC conference and a following essay. This will make you lose faith in humanity
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Book Review: Reaganland Part I
The transition to modern Republican doctrine was completed with the election of Reagan in 1980. We are still living with the shockwaves from that event.
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The Wrong Lesson
After another failed election, the self-reflection of the consultant class is de riguer, and it is as cringy as ever. Decide to Win is no exception
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David French get oh-so close...
David French's latest where he gets close to seeing that his tribe is not really what he thinks, and is really an extension of MAGA, hatred and all. Shame.
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Their Ideal Candidate
Look The Bulwark: Your favorite Dems are unelectable in national elections, and you should stop fawning over them.
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Hmmm, so hot war?
Gee, so much for America First and no more wars. This will not go well.
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What a week, 10/4/25
Too damn much going on this week, but some mixed topics.
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Immigration, agriculture (and others)
Not to slag on Agriculture (yes, I am gonna), but they have a large hand in the inconsistencies in US immigration policies and play both sides. Don't pity those fuckers.
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Some truth from a Farmer
Farmers knew what they were voting for, and they expected a round of bailouts, and some backtracking by Trump. But so far, they are boned. Good.
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Tick Tock... Time is not Trump's friend...
The blind squirrel occasionally finds a nut. David Frum, Canadian scold does have a point.