He is Frank Underwood. Once again, we should be paying attention to the lessons of history. As the oft-quoted saying goes, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” The best example which proves the case is the Marshall Plan. After the fall of the Axis powers, Allied governments understood humiliation of the … Read more
One of the challenges of writing a blog, particularly one which focuses on politics, is finding fresh perspectives on under-reported events. The last thing you want to do is be part of an echo chamber. For that reason, I have tried to avoid piling on where other reporters and pundits have done a sufficient … Read more
One of the reasons I started this blog was to force myself to think about things I did not understand. At the top of my current list is the question, “Why would the working, middle class expect an alleged billionaire (remember net worth is equal to assets MINUS liabilities) who has stiffed workers and … Read more
Much is being said about Donald Trump’s inaugural address, especially his use of some awkward phrases. For example, George Will’s column in this morning’s Washington Post focused on the term “American carnage.” He expressed both surprise and disgust. That was a phrase the likes of which has never hitherto been spoken at an inauguration. The … Read more
I first became aware of Warner Wolf in September 1971 when I started graduate school in Baltimore, Maryland. Wolf was the play-by-play announcer for the then Washington Senators baseball team, soon to be relocated in Arlington, Texas. He was also the sports anchor for WTOP television in Washington, DC. He became famous for his trademark … Read more