Presidential economic adviser Larry Kudlow suggested to the Economic Club of New York that, after the elections, Republicans will target “spending” on Social Security, Medicare, … Alexander Hamilton Was Preoccupied with the Threat That a Presidency Like Trump’s Posed for AmericaRead more
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Michael Moore’s “Fahrenheit 11/9” Aims Not at Trump But at Those Who Created the Conditions That Led to His Rise
“Fahrenheit 11/9,” the title of Michael Moore’s new film that opens today in theaters, is an obvious play on the title of his wildly profitable … Michael Moore’s “Fahrenheit 11/9” Aims Not at Trump But at Those Who Created the Conditions That Led to His RiseRead more
The ‘Anti-Catholic’ Playbook
Confirmation hearings for President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court pick, Brett Kavanaugh, began yesterday with a sustained uproar from Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee, who … The ‘Anti-Catholic’ PlaybookRead more
American Anomie
The French sociologist Emile Durkheim in his classic book “On Suicide” examined the disintegration of social bonds that drive individuals and societies to personal and … American AnomieRead more
Trump Warned Michael Moore Not to Make a Film About Him in 1998
– 1998, on Roseanne Barr’s talk show along with Donald Trump. Roseanne’s sitcom was over, and, you know, it was one of the most popular … Trump Warned Michael Moore Not to Make a Film About Him in 1998Read more
The Donald in Wonderland
Once upon a time, there was a little-known energy company called Enron. In its 16-year life, it went from being dubbed America’s most innovative company … The Donald in WonderlandRead more
Democrats Made Fatal Mistake in Not Taking Trump More Seriously in 2016
”5 Reasons Why Trump Will Win.” – “Donald J. Trump is going to win in November. This wretched, ignorant, dangerous part-time clown and full time … Democrats Made Fatal Mistake in Not Taking Trump More Seriously in 2016Read more
Becoming Serfs
You know the statistics. Income inequality in the United States has not been this pronounced in over a century. The top 10 percent has 50 … Becoming SerfsRead more
The Culture of Hate
IT WAS A SWELTERING JULY afternoon when fifty protesters, many dressed in fatigues and wearing shirts that identified them with groups such as Proud Boys, … The Culture of HateRead more
Nike unveils ad featuring blacklisted quarterback Colin Kaepernick
Trump’s immediate response to the ad was to tweet, “What was Nike thinking?” Later, on “Fox & Friends,” he said: “I don’t like what Nike … Nike unveils ad featuring blacklisted quarterback Colin KaepernickRead more