In the US, "classical liberal" is often used to describe a person who believes in free speech, free press, free trade, and free men. (As I understand it, that is close to the way that liber… (View Post)

dixiedean said; "Reform local candidate is from St Helens!" Pretty tough place to grow up, but interesting, for sure: https://www.mshinstitute.org/volcano-cam (View Post)

Too funny not to share: There is a bizarre controversy out of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, where a federal judge has been reprimanded for engaging in repeated, loud se… (View Post)

Decades ago, I read Carl Zimmer's Parasite Rex, and have found that it explains much, even in politics. (For example, the Loser's relationship with the Republican Party.) As I recall, Zimme… (View Post)

FPT: Off topic but important: Nate Silver's May 5th Silver Bulletin has some numbers that many of you need to know: 1. Of the 435 seats in the House of Representatives, as of the 2024 election, … (View Post)