May 7, 2021Member-onlyReactionary Conservatism, the Last Turtle and the End of American DemocracyAmerican democracy in the early 20’s is in a precarious state. Without Herculean vigilance, acuity, intrepidness and activism by a majoritarian movement and party, democracy will not persevere. Not even wearily. That is because one of our two viable political parties is not simply hidebound, but is atavistic, illiberal, reactionary…Authoritarianism32 min readAuthoritarianism32 min read
Nov 8, 2019Member-onlyTrump’s Act of Extortion Trumps ‘Was There a Quid Pro Quo?’Not long after the White House released the rough transcript of President Trump’s phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the Latin phrase ‘quid pro quo’ started to dominate the American lexicon. That phrase is now bandied back and forth by Republicans and Democrats, as if it is the shuttlecock…Politics8 min readPolitics8 min read
Oct 7, 2019Member-onlyPolitical Pirate Trump and the ‘Perfect’ Phone CallNow that the process of Presidential impeachment has been formalized in the House of Representatives, the evidence must be judiciously pursued. Unsurprisingly, the President, his spokespeople, acolytes, Republican Congressional leaders, and credulous partisans are doing everything in their power to thwart House Democrat’s efforts. Trump apologists are screeching deflections, distractions…Politics11 min readPolitics11 min read
Apr 26, 2019Member-onlyMedium’s Free Expression Versus Misinformation Conundrum, Pt. 1Is Umair Haque real, or just really good at rhetoric? Prologue Hello Medium, both the institution and users. Welcome to the free expression conundrum. Free expression is arguably the preeminent right of American citizenship, yet we often take it for granted. It’s critical importance derives from it being the foremost…Social Media27 min readSocial Media27 min read
Mar 31, 2019President Raskolnikov After The Russia InvestigationPresident Trump and his sycophantic band are now marching to a repetitive martial tune of ‘no collusion, no obstruction.’ That tune was penned by William Barr, acting more like President Trump’s personal attorney and spin doctor, rather than the position he was appointed to, the Attorney General of the United…Politics8 min readPolitics8 min read
