Ukraine: Somebody say something, please!A year ago, I wrote an article entitled, “A Ukrainian-Russian Border Plebiscite? Anyone Got a Better Idea?” I hate to repeat myself, but…Aug 26Aug 26
Myopia on the left: Let’s not do the billionaires’ work for themRecently a Facebook friend of mine — whom I’ve actually known since before Mark Zuckerberg started Harvard, and whose political activism I…Aug 7Aug 7
Mamdani for NYC mayor — This is actually the fight we really wanted, isn’t it?I have no doubt that Zohran Mamdani, upset winner over the heavily favored former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in the New York City…Jul 25Jul 25
It’s the ideas, not the years, stupid!Sometimes a little procrastination can be a good thing. A recent case in point was this year’s California Democratic Party’s convention…Jun 9Jun 9
Pete Hegseth — Offense at the Defense DepartmentIsn’t the most remarkable — and least remarked-upon — aspect of the Pete Hegseth Defense Department reality show the fact that no one has…May 6May 6
Kristi Noem and the Greenland War — A Dog’s Tale?Unless you’ve lived in South Dakota — which Kristi Noem represented in Congress and later served as Governor — there’s a good chance that…Apr 17Apr 17
THE LEFT’S DIMINISHED DNC PRESENCEJust before starting to write my lament about what a dramatic step backward the recent campaign for Democratic National Committee chair had…Feb 7Feb 7
Issuing blanket pardons, Mr. President? How about one for GazaDear President Biden,Dec 13, 2024Dec 13, 2024
Democratic socialist post-election musingsHad Bernie Sanders won the 2016 Democratic nomination and gone on to defeat Donald Trump — as most polls suggested he had a better chance…Nov 25, 2024Nov 25, 2024
Ah, the New York Times — always with the jokes!Although they may call it the “gray lady,” never underestimate the New York Times’s capacity for deadpan humor. Like, for instance, their…Oct 21, 2024Oct 21, 2024
