Trumpism

Exposed to a steady stream of propaganda stoking fears of evil outside forces, young men are convinced they can overcome their victimhood only through combat. A military force is formed with the goal of seizing the enemy’s capital as well as proving the superiority of its authoritarian culture over weaker…

Undone by Authoritarianism — We are all familiar with the concept of political power. We have seen various leaders wield it, sometimes with dire consequences. But what does real power look like? Is it the power to start a war, to have one’s opponents murdered, to stay in power longer than one should? …

The exposed unholy alliance between Trumpism and Fox News is not normal in a healthy democracy. Post-truthism grows deeper within the conservative political and media ecosystem. Beware, for this is how fascism rises. The following is an updated revision of an earlier article I wrote called American Carnage. To stay…

The likely battle royale is setting itself up, and the political theater is warming up. My fellow Democrats are sitting back, grabbing their popcorn and getting a comfortable seat. — Trump and DeSantis: A “No-Choice” GOP Offering? The Republican party is clearly in a state of flux, with former President Donald Trump at the forefront of the political conversation. His influence has been felt in many ways, including the emergence of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as his potential successor.