Monthly Archives: February 2017

Strategy: Follow the Russian Connection

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Doug Bennett

So many, many issues: environmental protection, refugees, healthcare, minimum wage, Islamophobia, Planned Parenthood, religious freedom, attacks on journalists, budget cuts (Medicaid, NEA and NEH), trade pacts, NATO, the E.U. and Brexit, voting rights, LGBTQ rights, tax reform and tax cuts, … Continue reading →

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Republicans vs. Trump (2)

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Doug Bennett

Thirteen months ago, while the primaries were winnowing out the host of Republican candidates, the influential conservative publication The National Review published a powerful editorial against Donald Trump in an effort to stop his candidacy.  In no uncertain terms the intellectual … Continue reading →

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In Praise of Journalism (Media Not So Much)

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Doug Bennett

By now we’ve all seen this tweet. For those just tuning in, here is Reince Priebus defending the tweet on Sunday. And here is James Fallows in the Atlantic explaining that lies matter because when the government habitually lies, ‘With Such a … Continue reading →

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Worries and Dissents 17.2.20

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Doug Bennett

On the dissents front, here’s a piece from Commentary by Nicholas Eberstadt that aims to support the Trumpian view that things are less well off (more chaotic) than ‘those in the bubble’ say they are.  Our Miserable 21st Century.  One snippet: … Continue reading →

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Does Trump Have Dementia? Do We?

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Doug Bennett

A friend writes, “Just curious about your take on whether Donald Trump has early onset dementia.   Have you been writing about that?” Well that’s a question I can’t answer; I just don’t know.  But I also am not sure I’m … Continue reading →

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