Tag: politics
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Capitolcapital
Washington DC is one of my favorite cities, even though most of the town has nothing to do with reality. Its resources for history are greater than any other, its restaurants and cultural resources are only exceeded in the US by New York, and the architecture, in general, is inspiring and gorgeous. It’s also the…
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Statespersonship
It was not exactly a typical election night speech. The governor of Virginia stepped up to a bank of microphones, not in a ballroom, but in front of his home. Those there to listen were not supporters who were reveling in victory, but a handful of media members. And then there was the speech. Congratulations…
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Democrats
Dear Democrats: I realize I am just a community college political science teacher, and the airwaves are excessive with generally unhelpful political platitudes. That said, I am compelled periodically to step up when I feel something might move the country towards a more perfect union. You just blew it. For the better part of the…
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Politicaloops
Some observations on what could be better about our political climate: “WE love free speech, but THEY’RE advocating EVIL” The goal here—often sought by both sides of an argument– is to cast the other side as so wretched, they don’t deserve to be heard. This argument is often made by people who insist there aren’t…
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Mileg
Members of the Michigan Legislature: I want to start out by thanking you. It’s never easy to govern, and public service has an even higher set of challenges now. Your willingness to take on the roles you have, and lead the state forward, is exemplary. With that in mind, I would ask you to pick…
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Government
When my class (I teach American Government) studies political parties, I tell them parties are founded around the answer to one fundamental question: What is the purpose of government? If we believe government’s purpose is to secure our borders, we have a government with a strong military and immigration controls. If we believe its purpose…
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Mood
My take on the election, for what it’s worth. Planning Joe Biden realized he was going to be a one-term president in July 2024. It should have happened in July 2020, right after he got the nomination. Knowing then he’d be a one trick pony, he could have been more aggressive on immigration and other…
Six O'Clock Sky 