Ross Peter NelsonThe Electoral College is the diseased appendix of the body politic.Theoretically we live in a democratic republic. Our institutions are either supposed to be a mix of (small-d) democratic — the people…Sep 1, 2020Sep 1, 2020
Ross Peter NelsonFree Speech vs Paid SpeechIf Donald Trump is re-elected in 2020, it won’t be because he’s handled the economy well (the growing economy Trump inherited from…Jun 9, 2020Jun 9, 2020
Ross Peter NelsonJohn McCain’s Grandstanding Didn’t Save the ACAI will thank John McCain for his vote to kill the “skinny repeal,” but that’s about as far as I’ll go, because it’s clear that this is a…Jul 28, 20171Jul 28, 20171
Ross Peter NelsonThe Budget ConThe Trump administration released its proposed budget a few days ago, and there was someone in in to offend nearly everyone, including his…Mar 18, 2017Mar 18, 2017
Ross Peter NelsonClose, but still no cigarWhile most liberals seem to believe that with respect to a connection between the Russians and the Trump administration, where there is…Mar 6, 2017Mar 6, 2017
Ross Peter NelsonA Sick America is not a Strong AmericaThe Congressional Republicans just released a document called A Balanced Budget for a Stronger America that attempts to sell the public the…Mar 5, 2017Mar 5, 2017
Ross Peter NelsonUseful IdiotA good deal of the left seems to be pinning its hopes on kompromat from Russia to trigger an impeachment and bring down the Trump…Feb 23, 2017Feb 23, 2017
Ross Peter NelsonBelief and Flying Butt-monkeysI’m consistently amazed and how much the American press is willing to take when it comes to nonsense from the White House. Recently, they…Feb 13, 2017Feb 13, 2017
Ross Peter NelsoninIndivisible MovementRemember the economy?As those who follow politics are well aware, one of the hallmarks of Bill Clinton’s first presidential campaign was the phrase, “It’s the…Feb 11, 2017Feb 11, 2017
Ross Peter NelsonDemocracy or Dollars?We live in a democratic republic. It is the job of our representatives to reflect the wishes of their constituents, but in too many cases…Feb 9, 2017Feb 9, 2017
