TheParStatue enthusiasts stand down; beware “Gestures as Solutions.”In Constructing the Political Spectacle, Edelman (p.20; or here) writes about the “Construction of Gestures as Solutions”:Aug 29, 2017Aug 29, 2017
TheParCan Attorney General Jeff Sessions legalize marijuana?Firstly, it should be emphasized that the legalization debate isn’t over public health, morality, or social order. The issue is over…May 4, 2017May 4, 2017
TheParMillennials said #BernieOrBust. Now do you believe us?Regardless of where you stand, Trump just defeated the Establishment. That’s f’n yuuuge.Nov 11, 2016Nov 11, 2016
TheParThe Unfavorable Precedent: WikiLeaks, post-Internet Democracy and Political Participation.UPDATE (11–10–2016): This was mostly about Clinton. I was duped by my professors, pundits and polls saying she’d win. I made some updates…Oct 31, 2016Oct 31, 2016
TheParThe Green Party and a Zero-Sum Game ElectionWell, this may as well solve my Zero-Sum Game voting dilemma. As an historically left-leaning libertarian, for me Jill is too hippy-dippy…Aug 26, 2016Aug 26, 2016
TheParIndependent Voter Suffrage: An Analysis of New York in 1872 and 2016 (Preview 2)This is the second of two blog entries for a university class. (If here by accident, the first is more interesting.) This entry is more…Jul 30, 2016Jul 30, 2016
TheParIndependent Voter SuffrageHigher Disenfranchisement in 2016 than in 1872Jul 30, 2016Jul 30, 2016
TheParWhat is at stake for the 2016 election? Democracy?Update (11–14–2016): Nationwide, #NotMyPresident and #TrumpRiot protests are surging in Portland, Philly, California, NYC, et al. Some…Jul 29, 2016Jul 29, 2016
TheParLegislative processes and procedures.To: Mississippi House Speaker Philip GunnMar 24, 2016Mar 24, 2016
TheParMy Experience with the Left Silencing Free SpeechIt was 2010 in Boise, Idaho. Admittedly, I was a foul-mouthed, politically misguided yet politically active 22 year old — complete with…Mar 20, 20161Mar 20, 20161