Can the Democrats Be Good For Democracy?

Everyone knows that our government and our economy are rigged. And everyone knows who’s doing the bulk of the rigging: … Continue reading Can the Democrats Be Good For Democracy?

AMUSING OUR DEMOCRACY TO DEATH

In his new book, The Anxious Generation, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt argues that unrestricted access to social media and over-protective parenting … Continue reading AMUSING OUR DEMOCRACY TO DEATH

SMART ENOUGH FOR DEMOCRACY

BUT TOO DUMB FOR THIS ONE Do you detect any irony in my title? I hope not. There isn’t any. … Continue reading SMART ENOUGH FOR DEMOCRACY

Why Is Democracy So Difficult?

Aristotle Told Us 2,500 Years Ago Aristotle was clear: Democracy is a degenerate form of government. Whether governing is by … Continue reading Why Is Democracy So Difficult?

IS TRUMP A PERVERT? Is Trump to Blame for Republican Treachery and Venality?

In a recent opinion piece https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/23/opinion/sunday/trump-conspiracy-theories-ukraine.html, Maureen Dowd wrote, “A lot of Republicans have dirtied themselves defending Trump, and their … Continue reading IS TRUMP A PERVERT? Is Trump to Blame for Republican Treachery and Venality?

Divided We Stand

We Face Irreconcilable Differences. It’s Time to Break Up the Union At the conclusion of my earlier piece, I stated, … Continue reading Divided We Stand