Clear back in 1992, while advising Bill Clinton on his ultimately successful White House run, James Carville coined the phrase “It’s the economy, stupid.” It has attained political immortality, still invoked virtually every election season more than thirty years later—and for good reason. Americans may disagree about a lot of things—most things, if I’m beingContinue reading “It’s the Economy, Stupid”
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This is a Constitutional Crisis
Trump is openly defying a ruling of the Supreme Court—and his oath of office.
Understanding Trump and his Tariffs
Trying to narrow down this topic into a single, coherent article has been a massive challenge, but I’ve done my best. Here are the keys to understanding what the president believes, what he’s doing, and why he’s wrong. “America is getting ripped off.” Trump has believed this for decades. In 1987 he took out full-pageContinue reading “Understanding Trump and his Tariffs”
This Time It’s Personal
The day after the presidential election, I wrote an article entitled Why He Won. I was reeling from his victory, in disbelief that so many Americans wanted to give him power again. I had thought that January 6 was enough on its own to make him electorally toxic. I had forgotten, again, that he couldContinue reading “This Time It’s Personal”
Why He Won
The candidate I desperately hoped would lose has won. Rather than insisting the election was stolen or planning to storm the Capitol in January, I’m going to accept the results and pray for the best. To my friends on the right: Congratulations. Truly. I know how strongly you felt about this election. I know youContinue reading “Why He Won”
Don’t Be a Useful Idiot
As Russia began its violent invasion of Ukraine, this image started making the rounds on Facebook. It’s a hit with the MAGA crowd. We need a hero, you see. Ukraine needs a hero. A strong, powerful leader who would stand up to Putin and put a stop to his aggression. “If only Trump were stillContinue reading “Don’t Be a Useful Idiot”
Looking back, and leaning forward
This is embarrassing to admit, and exposes one of my many character flaws. But four years ago, I spent a little time wondering, “When Trump inevitably damages every institution that has supported him, should I say ‘I told you so?’” It’s an ugly inclination, I know. I’m sorry. I was feeling incredibly frustrated at theContinue reading “Looking back, and leaning forward”
It’s over.
The election is over. Yes, vote counts must still be completed and certified. Yes, the Electoral College won’t vote until December. But it’s over. We know who won. Just like we always know who won before results are official. I take that back. One time in the past 20 years, we had to wait untilContinue reading “It’s over.”
Final thoughts about character
Maybe you’ve seen it recently, like I have (over and over and over): James Dobson’s “Final Thoughts about the Election.” I have to write about it; it’s just too much for me to take. For those unfamiliar, James Dobson is a household name in conservative Christian homes, and has been for decades. His Focus onContinue reading “Final thoughts about character”
“So you’re okay with baby murder?”
“So you’re okay with killing babies?” Conservatives who oppose Donald Trump—or, horror of horrors, plan to vote for Joe Biden—are guaranteed to have some version of this accusation hurled at them from fellow pro-lifers. I’ve heard it plenty, especially since I explained publicly why I’ll be voting for Joe Biden. The retired leader of theContinue reading ““So you’re okay with baby murder?””
Wilderness Dispatch 