Aug 24, 2016 | Conservativism, Democrats, Elections, Elections - Presidential (2016), Liberalism, Libertarianism, Political Ideologies, Political Parties, Republicans
If we progressives want meaningful change in our society and the larger world, how can we achieve it when both major parties are so flawed?... Read Original Article
Aug 11, 2016 | Conservativism, Elections, Elections - Presidential (2016), Gun Control, Political Ideologies, Political Parties, Republicans
Published: Salon (August 11, 2016)
It was reprehensible for Donald Trump to insinuate that his pro-gun followers use violence to thwart Hillary Clinton. That said, was he really out of lockstep with what the NRA and other pro-gun groups have been saying for years?
Just to be clear, this is what Trump said:
“If she gets to pick her judges, nothing you can do folks.... Read Original Article
Aug 3, 2016 | Elections, Elections - Presidential (2016), mic, Political Parties, Republicans
Published: The Good Men Project (August 2, 2016)
I know this article’s topic is belated, coming as it does nearly a fortnight after the events in question. Circumstances conspired to prevent me from writing about it until now, so… here we go.
On one level, it pains me to write anything positive about Ted Cruz.... Read Original Article
Jul 24, 2016 | Democrats, Elections, Elections - Presidential (2016), Political Parties
Published: The Good Men Project (July 23, 2016)
What is there to say about a vice presidential candidate like Tim Kaine? The man is so dull.
To be fair, he meets the basic requirements of appearing on a presidential ticket. He hails from the swing state of Virginia, which after voting consistently Republican for more than forty years turned to Barack Obama in the last two elections.... Read Original Article
Jul 24, 2016 | Elections, Elections - Presidential (2016), Political Parties, Republicans
Published: Salon (July 23, 2016)
What we were looking for was something that would put the nation and the rank and file of the Party on the alert to the fact that our leading candidate was impetuous, irresponsible, and slightly stupid.”
These words were spoken not about Donald Trump and his nomination at the Republican National Convention of 2016, but regarding Barry Goldwater, who in 1964 was the last GOP presidential candidate to seize the party from the establishment.... Read Original Article
Jul 16, 2016 | Democrats, Elections, Elections - Presidential (2016), History, mic, Political Parties, Republicans
Published: Salon (July 16, 2016)
In anticipation of the upcoming Democratic and Republican conventions later this month, it seems appropriate to brace ourselves for something historic. After all, Hillary Clinton is the first woman ever to be nominated by a major party, as well as a traditionally polarizing figure who only recently managed to win the endorsement of her chief rival, Bernie Sanders.... Read Original Article
