On topic: One declared Republican candidate is taking on Trump directly: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asa_Hutchinson He has a good claim to be the most qualified candidate: "William Asa Hutchin… (View Post)

Off topic: Diversity, density, globalization: All three have been favored by leftists in the US for decades, as well as many in the center, and on the right. But all three make global pandemics more … (View Post)

On topic (if you all will excuse me): You can not understand the Trump phenomena unless you recognize that it is, in part, a reaction to Obama's presidency. Which was failing in quite obvious wa… (View Post)

maxh - A few years ago, I read about a heart medicine -- that was being used (off label) by a few symphony musicians because if kept them calm during performances. It's been a while, so I can�… (View Post)

Cyclefree - Well said, as usual. Nat Hentoff's book title describes the problem, succinctly: "Free Speech for Me, But Not for Thee". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nat_Hentoff (View Post)