Politics
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Obedience and Patriotism
Why Will the United States fail? The United States will fail because it now exists as a top down hierarchy in which only a few elites get to have an important say-so in what will happen in the country. The rest of us are along for the ride. If the elites decide that we must…
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The Trump Balance Sheet
Since we are in primary season, it seems appropriate to look at the Trump balance sheet. What has he accomplished so far? Well, not much in my opinion, but let’s get at it. He sold Otto Warmbier down the river. After North Korea tortured Otto to death, Trump had a few a show meetings with…
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Michael Milken and his Pardon
Michael Milken did tremendous damage to the American economy. His pardon by Donald Trump is a disgrace. People are often not convicted for their real crimes but for the stuff they can get caught for. Michael Milken’s real crimes do not involve the esoteric technicalities of bond trading. His crimes are what he did to…
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Collectivism and Change
Is it possible to change America within the extant political system? I will argue no, not in the traditional way. The elites are too smart and too immoral. Sure, you might catch them off guard occasionally, as the Brexiteers have discovered, but soon they will figure you out. They have loads of money to spend…
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Letter to LeBron
Dear LeBron, First things first, I think you’re one hell of a basketball player. I thought last year that you had the opportunity to win seven championships before your career was over. It’s still possible. I was never a LeBron hater. I think people like to pick on you for the hell of it. I…
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The Circus is in Town
Hey, I thought the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus shut down. Apparently not because the circus is coming to Houston today. Well, it’s a circus of sorts. Donald Trump is showing up at a rally with Ted Cruz. He’s speaking right now, lying his ass off, tooting his own horn, hurling insults. Trump, of course.…
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The Politics of Destruction
What you are witnessing in the Brett Kavanaugh affair is a man’s political destruction. Piece by piece he is being taken apart. Take heed if you are considering a career in politics. This is part of the sport. And it is a blood sport. Lloyd Bentsen remarked decades ago that in Texas politics is considered…
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