One gets the distinct feeling that this presidential election is about to blossom into a very serious and substantive debate about voter choices on the future of this country. Unfortunately at present, there are only hints of this meaningful battle beneath the surface of the frivolity involving such inanities as Bain Capital’s outsourcing, the “made […]
Wisconsin Recall Vote is Huge
It is difficult to overstate the outcome in the recall election of Gov. Scott Walker of Wisconsin. It might still be a little early to tell if his victory signals the end of the mystique of the Barack Obama “narrative”, although that day may come soon enough with the Supreme Court decision on Obamacare. But […]
Ryan May Save the GOP
Thanks to House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, the Republicans have an issue large enough to provide a compelling message in the general election. His budget plan is a vehicle for potentially moving the eventual nominee above the noise and into what qualifies as a space in which the enormous stakes for the American future […]
A New Word – Ineptocracy
This was forwarded to me by a friend, who picked it up anonymously, but I think it might become a classic—INEPTOCRACY (in-ep-toc’-ra-cy), a new word to describe a totally dysfunctional political system, much as we have now, defined as follows: “A system of government in which the least capable to lead are elected by the […]
They Don’t Get It
I’m sure you are getting more than you want of the constant dribble of the triviality of much of the interplay among Republican primary candidates and I don’t want to add to the frustration, but I can’t avoid a few shots. First, I have been appalled at the demagoguery from several candidates, primarily Perry and […]
Still a 50-50 Country
In spite of the obvious failures of the current administration, I am reminded from a number of directions that this country is still deeply divided over a range of fundamental issues and that regardless of our choices in 2012, I believe it will require a number of election cycles to work through these conflicts. Candidates […]
The Field is Set, But Who has the Answers?
What you see is what you get. The Republican field for the nomination for President is set and it’s on to the main event, so quit looking for the knight on a white horse–he or she isn’t coming. Can one of the candidates measure up to the challenge? We’ll see, and one of them will […]
The Devil is Not in the Details
As we wait with the usual overhyped media anticipation and no great expectations for President Obama’s latest pronouncement on how his government will address the crisis in economic growth, here is what not to look for: Don’t look for anything resembling a detailed “plan” with prescriptive steps, don’t look for new commissions and “bipartisan” legislative […]
The End of “the Narrative”
As we welcome the new year and a new political season, having given considerable time to analyzing the meaning of the November elections, one thing is abundantly clear: the mystique of the Obama narrative is over and the reality of governing has finally overtaken this administration. Until now, President Obama has been significantly aloof, above […]
The States Can and Should Lead
Another attractive result of the recent elections is the addition of several new potential national leaders in the various state governments, particularly in the office of Governor, and the validation of policies that are worthy of emulation. (And here, of course, I withhold judgment on California, which is so dysfunctional that even the best policy […]
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