Part I begins here. I left off my history with the period of relative harmony between the parties, from about 1920 until the 1950s. Then on May 17, 1954, the Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education. Brown v. Board of Education. is one of the most important cases in U.S. history. It overturned …
On a Collision Course with Time: The Future of the GOP (continued) Read More »
Part I The GOP is on a collision course with time. Its base of voters is aging and shrinking. The GOP has become a white grievance party fueled by fear-mongering right-wing media. Meanwhile, the democratic coalition is expanding. These stats are from the census bureau: These stats are from Pew: In 2018, young people had …
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I read Stephanie Winston Wolkoff’s book after seeing this clip from Rachel Maddow’s show, You won’t learn anything new about the Trumps—but you’ll see (in horrifying detail) how they take advantage of people—then callously destroy them. Most of the 350 pages deal with Stephanie’s years-long “friendship” with Melania. I’ll skip the gossipy details. OK. I’ll …
No surprise, Trump his pals are doctoring videos. A follower on Twitter asked: Adding: I distinctly remember the first time, a few years ago, when I realized Trump had managed to weaponize the DOJ and that Barr was perfectly willing to manufacture evidence.The realization chilled me. It’s demoralizing there’s a temptation to give up and …
A reader of this blog wrote this after reading yesterday’s list of real issues and problems to face in the next few months: Yale Professor Timothy Snyder offers insight about despair. He says: “shock is pre-helpless.” First we’re shocked. Then paralyzed with helplessness. This generally happens when people think: “This is entirely new! Nothing like …
. . . and WHAT WE CAN DO ABOUT IT Preliminary matter: Yes, Trump can win if he persuades a majority of voters to vote for him (or comes within 3 points of the winner and secures an electoral college victory.) Here are some scenarios that we know are going to happen, or very well …
I finished Heather Cox Richardson’s book, How the South Won the Civil War and I’m ready with a Book Report. Her main point is that our current struggle between democracy (equality) and oligarchy (MAGA) reaches all the way back to the founding of the nation. This book is for anyone who says, “OMG what’s happening …
The Plantation System, Cowboys, and Making America Great Again Read More »
And here’s the reactionary view of American history I expected to see on display at the RNC: It all looks absurd to us because the convention isn’t aimed at us. It’s aimed squarely at Trump’s “base.” Here’s why playing entirely to Trump’s base isn’t as stupid as it seems. Normally an incumbent running for reelection …
I don’t intend to summarize the main speeches. I won’t give you the details of Kamala and Joe’s biographies, so skillfully and touchingly presented. I’ll skip the humor and the shade thrown on Trump. Instead, I’ll talk about how the convention showcased the progressive view of history, and how I expect the Republican Convention to …
Democratic Convention Recap and Republican Convention Preview Read More »
The Democratic convention just ended. Without a doubt, it was the best convention of my lifetime. The Democrats rocked it. Tomorrow, I’ll write more about the convention. First, the news from this morning. Another member of Trump’s 2016 campaign was indicted and arrested. The indictment is here. Steve Bannon (former Trump advisor), Brian Kolfage, and …
