The United States is less democratic, less self-governing, more dysfunctional, and more corrupt than it was 20 years ago, thanks in large part to the Supreme Court's rulings. read more
For sure, man. read more
Republicans want to prosecute the left for incendiary words that could lead to violence. They should read Kirk's own incendiary words first. read more
Unlike [JD] Vance, who saw in Trump a wagon to which to hitch his star, [John] Kelly was at the end of a distinguished career when he joined the Trump administration. He meant to serve his country, not himself. He found that he was working for a fascist. As for the movement which Vance aspires to lead once Trump leaves the scene, it too has many features of fascism. read more
See Carlo M. Cipolla, "The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity" (gandalf.fee.urv.cat).