Medicare for All! says Elizabeth Warren and de Blasio. End private medical insurance! So, how might this work in the real world? Take a look: More often than not, when a politician declares that the only thing preventing some particular … Continue reading →
Like most Americans, I didn’t watch it. But I have read about it (like most Americans?), and the consensus in the press is that Kamala Harris was the winner. My guess is that, at this point, it matters but not … Continue reading →
No, I haven’t watched the debate. But I hear tell about it, and this sounds like one of the high points: “I don’t believe only in reproductive freedom. I believe in reproductive justice,” Castro declared. “Just because a woman, or … Continue reading →
Do you plan to watch? UPDATE 10:39 PM: I know, I know. I’m a blogger; I should force myself to watch it. But I hate debates no matter which party. And a huge load of Democrats, circa 2019, trying to … Continue reading →
Great idea, Bernie: Bernie Sanders put it clearly: “We’re going to make public colleges and universities tuition-free and open that to the undocumented.” In other words, if are a citizen of another country and you want a free college education, … Continue reading →
…that Joe Biden is too old, too white, too Sleepy (is that the same as “unwoke?”), and too loaded with baggage to be able to be the Democratic nominee for president in 2020. Funny thing is, till now Biden had … Continue reading →
…but if it does it could be massively entertaining: President Trump has reportedly made plans to live-tweet the first two Democratic primary debates scheduled for next week against the advice of his closest aides. Guy’s a showman. Actually, I have … Continue reading →
There’s been a great deal of discussion about Biden and his reversal on the Hyde Amendment. But I haven’t gone into it much, because I already find Biden such a loathsome character. Maybe “loathsome” isn’t the right word. But I … Continue reading →
Nancy Pelosi doesn’t seem to think impeaching Trump would be a winning strategy, but reportedly she’s being pressed by some in Congress to do just that. Why, when everyone knows there’s no chance of a conviction in the Senate, and … Continue reading →
…in part for the entertainment value. Trump is, among other things, a good comedian with good comic timing. The New York accent doesn’t hurt, either. And it’s not just comedy, by any means—it’s that Trump isn’t boring. Most politicians, even … Continue reading →
Yes, really, and it’s not just a single opinion writer, it’s in an editorial. What’s going on? Well, the first thing to notice is that they’re not saying “let him build the wall.” But they do write the following stunning … Continue reading →
Democratic candidate Pete Buttigieg has been accused of sexual assault. Is the accusation true? I have zero idea. But those who consider all such claims true must consider this one to be true. I’m not someone who considers all such … Continue reading →