Tag Archives: American Politics
Rewriting History
Four years ago today there was an armed assault on the US Capitol as insurrectionists, spurred on by a failed political candidate, tried to overthrow the government. People died in the attack. In the aftermath, more than 1,500 people were criminally charged for their actions on that day, including the politician who incited the insurrection. […]
What Comes To Your Mind?
Whatever came to your mind first probably says something about you. I’ll admit it – when I saw this on X, my first thought was “a Trump supporter.” Which amused me when I noticed that the first comment on the post said “a Democrat.” So much is about perception. I could also have suggested those […]
This Is Amerika
The politicians and commentators wringing their hands at last week’s coup attempt in Washington were for the most part united in their protestation that “this is not America.” They were wrong. This is what America has become. The ideals are there, perhaps, but the reality is a nation divided with no end in sight unless […]
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