Trump Is Lazy
Once again Trump is vowing to “close down the country” if Congress does not provide funding for his big, beautiful wall in September. Anyone who still […]
My Journey From Immigration Dove To Immigration Hawk
Peter Hitchens, brother of the legendary Christopher Hitchens, once said that changing one’s political views is not a Road to Damascus-style experience; rather, it is a […]
Leave Trump Behind And MAGA On
In the aftermath of a complete betrayal, it is very hard to focus on any silver linings. And ‘betrayed’ is just the word for how […]
The Case For Italy Leaving NATO
While the NATO partners were meeting in Paris to decide whether to intervene in Libya, the then Undersecretary of the Italian Defense Ministry, Guido Crosetto, […]
How 4D Chess Killed MAGA
After months of delay, Jeff Sessions finally announced his decision regarding the appointment of a second Special Counsel to look into various allegations of corruption […]
Rex Tillerson Never Had A Chance
When the firing of Rex Tillerson was announced, my colleague took it as an opportunity to indulge his inner pop psychologist and produced a piece […]
The Meaning Of Firing Andrew McCabe
It is often the case that what a person does not say is more important than what he says. That is certainly the case when […]
Is It Time For President Pence?
Perhaps my memory fails me, but I somehow do not recall Donald Trump running on any promise to “fix DACA”. I do distinctly recall him […]
Trump And The Limits of Showmanship
Thursday was another roller coaster day at the Trump White House. During an interview on Fox News, the president’s Chief of Staff, General John Kelly, […]
It’s The Left That Won’t Let Birtherism Die
During the height of Birtherism among Republicans, I was active in GOP politics including serving as precinct chair. I remember engaging in many heated discussions […]