I haven’t lived in rural Pennsylvania or in rural Indiana, but I have lived in rural upstate New York, in towns where there are so few Democrats that on some local election ballots, not a single position, from town council to justice of the peace, has a contest. As in China, your option is to [...]
It appears to be obvious, obvious to me that is, that my vote is worthless; the media picks the candidates for President now, not the people. Indeed, the media has become the fourth branch of government, more powerful than the original three; legislative, judicial and executive branches. But, how can this be, what has happened [...]
A magic word has appeared in the political lexicon of this election. Change. At first it was just the usual political rubbish candidates like to use when they want to bash incumbents. But then our politicians noticed something remarkable. The electorate really does want change. The idea of change resonates with the sweet scent of [...]
