WE HAVE OUR EYE ON THE TRUTH
Not long ago, humor was the domain of social critique and a means for us to laugh at ourselves. And the comic was the person who had the guts and skill to say what all of us might have been thinking. This is no longer the case. It would seem humor is now just another political weapon. And you know, it’s not very funny. …
There are growing indications Donald Trump will indeed make a third run for the presidency in 2024. The former president remains the most favored potential primary candidate within the GOP. But what about the Republican Party leadership – are they on board? And, does Trump have a message that would return him to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue? …
In the wake of a second high-level meeting, where does the fraught China-US relationship stand? The first meeting, in Anchorage, Alaska, was an embarrassing failure for Secretary of State Blinken. At the second meeting the Chinese presented the Americans with a set of demands. It would seem the stage is now set for real negotiations and not just theatrics. …
Much of history is about patterns. There are ebbs and flows of political passions. Most of the time these passions are negotiated through compromise. Other times there is upheaval and violence, and even separation. The idea of secession today is not far-fetched. We are witnessing a cultural secession and separation. Could it go even further? …
The Biden administration tells us the world faces the stark choice between democracy and authoritarianism. Does this make any sense? The balance of power in the world system is moving toward multi-polarity and is not defined by ideological preferences. Dangerously, Washington continues to claim it has the right to define what the legitimate world order should be. …
The Democrat-dominated Select Committee investigating the events of January 6 on Capitol Hill has been constituted and will start proceedings next week. Will it be merely political theater – a proverbial lunchroom food fight on national display? One thing is for sure – these proceedings will reflect deep political divisions. Sadly, finding the truth looks to be of secondary importance. …
President Joe Biden invokes Civil War parallels with greater frequency. This is ominous and dangerous. Unfortunately, it would seem this is how the major political parties and the media view the state of our politics. In a war, there are causalities and defeats. In the Culture Wars, can one side vanquish the other? …
Cuba has experienced demonstrations both for and against the Havana government. Many in the US loudly say “something must be done.” What that something is is not entirely clear. The fact is the US has done many things against Cuba for decades, chief among them its long-standing trade embargo. Maybe Washington should stop trying to help the Cuban people for a change. …
