Why They Attack the Obamas: Insecurity, Racism, and the Politics of Resentment
It doesn't matter how smart you are if you don't the sense to honor your teachers and cherish your responsibilities - The Tao Ching of Lao Tzu Read More
Why This Image Matters More Than People Think
Some images don’t just provoke a reaction—they reveal a mindset. When Donald Trump presents himself in exaggerated or theatrical ways, it reflects a pattern that has defined his public persona Read More
When Leaders Forget the People
“The principle of democracy is corrupted to only when the spirit of equality is extinct.” — Montesquieu Read More
Misreading Iran: The Cost of Forgetting History
“Those who know how to win are much more numerous than those who know how to make proper use of their victories.” — Polybius Read More
Young Boys Are Stupid and Hard-Headed
I stopped off at a Panera Bread to catch a bite and do a bit of reading and writing. When I took a seat, I wondered if this was a Read More
When Honors And Histories Intersect With Partisan Ambition
In 2009, the Nobel Committee awarded Barack H. Obama the Nobel Peace Prize. They praised his early efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and his support for a world free of Read More
The Death of Charlie Cook: Tragic, Unjustified, and Unnecessary, Yet Not Unexpected.
It’s been a while since I have taken to the keyboard to pound away and come up with something I had on my mind and wanted to share, expressing my Read More
Scandal vs. Civic Duty: The Epstein Distraction
I honestly don’t care whether the Epstein files are released. My indifference doesn’t make me an elitist, nor does it make me uninformed; it reflects my priorities. In every era, Read More
Hate and Stephen Miller: Why Are They So Related?
Hate is the intense, passionate dislike for someone or something. It is a word that expresses emotions, how one may feel about a person, an object, or a policy.I believe Read More
What If Religion Was Never About Faith
The world watched in astonishment as the Conclave of Cardinals made an unprecedented decision — electing Robert Francis Prevost, the first U.S. citizen, as Pope Leo XIV. The New York Times called Read More