Considering where it’s located, Minnesota is quite progressive in its politics. Check this out, from the state’s governor. Gotta love his remark on “thoughts and prayers.”
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Selecting a U.S. President in 2024
Australian Malcolm Roxburgh writes: I can’t fathom American politics. Surely, out of 300+ million, you can find someone under 60 years of age with all their facilities to be President. Thank you, Malcolm. This is a thought I’ve had dozens …
Why This Republican Candidate Doesn’t Stand a Chance
At first I thought this was a joke, but no, it isn’t. Here’s a fine young idiot, running for the Republican presidential nomination, who bases his campaign on “radical new ideas.” News flash: “radical” is the very last thing that …
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Right-Wing Politics May Work for You, Until It Doesn’t
As long as there are huge numbers of Americans who reject what the rest of the developed world has learned about the connection between gun control legislation and the lessening of gun violence, there will be politicians who will happily …
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Gun Control: One of Our Most Divisive Issues
One of the most universal characteristics of American society is its divisiveness. Half of us are rooting for Ukraine, but the other is hoping that the Russian invasion will prevail. Another issue that divides us is guns. There are approximately …
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What Republicans Believe
“If (Republicans) ever run the country again, it’s going to be a disaster for America.” That’s certainly the way all sane Americans look at this matter right this minute. But I think what Howard Dean (American politician, prominent a couple …
Different Flavors of “Rot”
This from a reader: The founder of Dubai, Sheik Rashid, was asked about the future of his country, and he replied, “My grandfather rode a camel, my father rode a camel, I ride a Mercedes, my son rides a Land …
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A Rare Bit of Truth About Gun Control
A reader sent me this, to which I reply: You’re free to have whatever opinion on gun control you want, but this is complete hogs***. Handguns were banned in Great Britain for most purposes in 1996. Nine years later, 79% …
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Why Progressives Can’t Organize
This is a great idea, one that we encounter often. The problem is that it’s impossible. War mongers and the rest of the far right are singular in their belief system, and the hate they carry with them naturally brings …
We Make Our Tomorrows
It’s easy for us to forget that we are all participants in a society that is constantly morphing, for better or for worse. As individuals, we create the civilization in which we and our desendants will live. Take a long …
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