So, some weeks ago, Donald Trump decided to find new lows to sink to by attacking Ted Cruz's wife on Twitter. This caused Cruz to be (naturally and understandably) outraged, and to dispense with any notions that there could be anything resembling peace and harmony between him and Trump. As longtime spectators of the dumpster …
Quote of the Day
This week, in the Utah nominating caucus, I will vote for Senator Ted Cruz. Today, there is a contest between Trumpism and Republicanism. Through the calculated statements of its leader, Trumpism has become associated with racism, misogyny, bigotry, xenophobia, vulgarity and, most recently, threats and violence. I am repulsed by each and every one of …
Donald Trump Is a Threat to the National Security of the United States and the Security of the World
And yes, I mean every word in the title of this blog post. Here is why. To start, let it be noted that Donald Trump, by himself, can do more to disrupt international security and stability than can most latent geopolitical threats out there: A Donald Trump presidency poses a top-10 risk event that could …
Ted Cruz for President
Let me start this blog post by stating that Ted Cruz was not my first choice for the Republican presidential nomination. My first choice was Jeb Bush, and even though Jeb Bush proved to be a hapless candidate, I remain convinced that he would have made an excellent president, and I think it is a …
Iowa: A Recap
Some thoughts on last night's results: Thanks be to a merciful God that my fear that Donald Trump would win Iowa was not realized. Indeed, it was fun to watch the emotional meltdown of his supporters on social media this past day. But the nation is not yet rid of Trump, alas. He still continues to …
Journalism Is Dead, But Ethnic Stereotypes Are (Alas) Alive and Well
Look, I get the fact that Ted Cruz is not everyone's cup of tea, and that in particular, there are a number of journalists who are thoroughly un-enamored of the junior senator from Texas. But if you are a journalist who wishes to challenge Cruz, or at least, to offer the news-consuming public some interesting …
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Ferguson, and the Overextension of Police Power
Let me preface this post with my usual comments whenever I discuss police power and its potential abuses: The vast majority of police officers serve honorably. They have a hard and oftentimes dangerous job, and we should be grateful for the fact that they are brave and tough enough to do it.That having been written, …
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Time to State the Obvious. Again.
Ted Nugent has behaved abominably. He should offer a direct, sincere, and unqualified apology for his loathsome remarks, and he should offer that apology directly to President Obama. Republicans should forcefully and unequivocally condemn Nugent for his remarks, and should refuse to campaign with him. I don't care how many votes it costs, and I …
What Was Ted Cruz Thinking?
It is a mystery. The criticism of Cruz by the Wall Street Journal is entirely on the mark, and while I like Cruz and think that he may well be a good leader someday, his tactical decisions seem to have a unique capacity to hurt Republicans. Speaking of dealing with the debt ceiling, I am …
Ted Cruz and Newt Gingrich Defend Mandela’s Legacy
Gingrich's comments have been noted earlier, but again, it is nice to see that there is a sense of appreciation amongst Republicans for Mandela's accomplishments, triumphs and legacy. We ought to remember the bad with the good, but that does not change the fact that there is an awful lot of good to remember when …
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