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The Fundamental Difference Between Sanders and Trump

Jan 31, 2016 | Conservativism, Democrats, Elections - Presidential (2016), Extremism, Liberalism, mic, Political Ideologies, Political Parties, Republicans

Published: Alternet (January 31, 2016), Salon (January 31, 2016), The Good Men Project (January 21, 2016)

As the 2016 presidential election gathers steam, it’s tempting to compare the Bernie Sanders surge among Democrats with the Donald Trump phenomenon among Republicans. After all, both candidates are marshalling support from the ideological grassroots in their respective parties (the left in Sanders’ case, the right for Trump), and both have successfully tapped into a deeper anger that animates their campaigns.... Read Original Article

Right Wing Terrorism and the Obama Brand

Jan 19, 2016 | Conservativism, Extremism, mic, Political Ideologies, Terrorism

Published: The Good Men Project (January 19, 2016)

Since the start of his presidency, conservatives have been quick to lambast Barack Obama for not being tough on Islamic terrorists. Unfortunately for both them and the rest of America, a spoiled rancher and his political cohorts have now provided them with one of their ultimate moral tests – namely, whether their staunch anti-terrorist posturing will hold up when right-wing extremists are the ones with the guns.... Read Original Article

Kim Davis, Donald Trump, and the Maddening Paradox of Ignoring the Obnoxious

Jan 15, 2016 | Conservativism, Elections - Presidential (2016), Extremism, Gay Rights and Other LGBTQIA Issues, Media Issues, mic, Political Ideologies, Race and Racism

Published: The Good Men Project (January 12, 2016)

The Internet is understandably indignant that Kim Davis, the Kentucky county clerk who was jailed for refusing to issue same-sex marriage licenses, has been invited to appear at President Obama’s State of the Union. Insofar as they are outraged at this doffing of a symbolic hat to a walking symbol of homophobia, they are absolutely correct.... Read Original Article

Once again, Trump sets the agenda for the GOP debate

Dec 16, 2015 | Conservativism, Elections - Presidential (2016), Extremism, Political Ideologies, Political Parties, Republicans

Published: The Daily Dot (December 16, 2015)

If the Republican debate in Las Vegas on Tuesday night is any indication, Donald Trump’s presidential campaign has completely changed the shape of this race.

When he declared (in the same breath that he pledged to support the Republican nominee if it isn’t himself) that he “will do everything in my power to beat (Democratic hopeful) Hillary Clinton, I promise you,” no one in the audience doubted for a moment that he meant it.... Read Original Article

Why Ted Cruz Is Worse Than Donald Trump

Dec 12, 2015 | Conservativism, Elections, Elections - Presidential (2016), Extremism, Political Ideologies, Political Parties, Republicans

Published: Salon (December 15, 2015), The Good Men Project (December 12, 2015)

If you can’t stand the thought of Donald Trump becoming president, the good news is that Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) looks poised to upset him in the pivotal Iowa caucuses next month.

The bad news is that if Cruz succeeds and ultimately becomes the Republican nominee, he will prove to be far worse than Trump himself.... Read Original Article