A few weeks ago, we were discussing the fact that we weren't quite at the point where the rule of law had broken down in the US, and there were still legal constraints on the Trump administratio… (View Post)

Aren't most people complaining that both sides are bad? One side has gone straightforwardly wicked, and the other is pathetic and self serving. Using brainless soundbites from either domain does… (View Post)

There's a strong thread of "I need someone to offer a magical solution to insurmountable problems or I won't be able to keep going" in a lot of people. It transcends traditional l… (View Post)

I'm not sure he is exactly a Russian asset. More in the pocket of assorted oligarchs who are bigger and nastier than he is. Which is effectively the same thing in practice, but philosophically s… (View Post)

And yet those eggs still get pricier. Average Americans also believe they have the best healthcare in the world, best quality of life, most "equal" (in terms of social stratification) etc. … (View Post)