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If You Can't Change Your Mind, Change the Subject Aug. 24, 2017
On the heels of his worst week in office, during which his crude comments about race were widely per... Read More
Trump and the Forever War in Afghanistan Aug. 24, 2017
"One did not have to be a lunatic or a particularly despondent visionary to conceive quite seriously... Read More
What Does It Mean to 'Win' in Afghanistan? Aug. 23, 2017
The Central Intelligence Agency published an assessment in 1985 — "The Soviet Invasion of Afgh... Read More
Is Trump's Agenda Being Eclipsed? Aug. 22, 2017
"I have not become the King's First Minister in order to preside over the liquidation of the British... Read More
Is the American Empire Worth the Price? Aug. 11, 2017
"When a man knows he is to be hanged in a fortnight," Samuel Johnson observed, "it concentrates his ... Read More
Are America's Wars Just and Moral? Jul. 25, 2017
"One knowledgeable official estimates that the CIA-backed fighters may have killed or wounded 100,00... Read More
Russia Baiters and Putin Haters Jul. 14, 2017
"Is Russia an enemy of the United States?" NBC's Kasie Hunt demanded of Ted Cruz. Replied the runner... Read More
Facing Down the North Korean Threat Jul. 09, 2017
Imagine this situation: The United States faces a hostile and possibly deranged dictator ruling an A... Read More
Trump Rates Close to Zero on 'War' Against Opioids Jun. 13, 2017
Police near Daytona Beach, Florida, recently came upon an SUV with the motor running and three littl... Read More
Will You Enlist in Trump's War? Jun. 07, 2017
Doggonit, Donald Trump missed the opportunity to become a General Patton-style military commander an... Read More
Biggie Smalls' America May. 29, 2017
I love this country, where Biggie Smalls and confusion won a victory just before Memorial Day, remin... Read More
The Rise of the Generals Apr. 28, 2017
Has President Donald Trump outsourced foreign policy to the generals? So it would seem. Candidate Tr... Read More
What if We Don't Really Govern Ourselves? Apr. 20, 2017
What if our belief in self-government is a belief in a myth? What if the election of one political p... Read More
War Cries Drown Out 'America First' Apr. 18, 2017
"Why would I call China a currency manipulator when they are working with us on the North Korean pro... Read More
Warrior Trump Apr. 12, 2017
Somehow, firing Tomahawk missiles at Syria suddenly changed people's opinions of President Trump. No... Read More
Is Trump Enlisting in the War Party? Apr. 11, 2017
By firing off five dozen Tomahawk missiles at a military airfield, our "America First" president may... Read More
Trump's Hard Choices in Afghanistan Mar. 02, 2017
It's generally foolish to look for clear thought and sincere intent in anything Donald Trump says. B... Read More
A New Take on a Very Old Form of Drama Feb. 23, 2017
Some historical forms of drama — like Greek tragedy — feature a chorus. This group of na... Read More
The Coming Clash With Iran Feb. 03, 2017
When Gen. Michael Flynn marched into the White House Briefing Room to declare that "we are officiall... Read More
A Guide to Basic Differences Between Left and Right Jan. 17, 2017
Source of Human Rights Left: government Right: the Creator Human Nature Left: basically good (There... Read More
