I know. To admit it is the worst kind of conservative blasphemy, but I like Bernie Sanders. He has the courage to make us ask whether he is completely off his rocker. I challenge anyone to not feel some grudging admiration for a candidate who speaks his mind because he knows he is right. Sanders doesn’t just parrot what he thinks crowds want to hear. The man seems invested … [Read more...] about Trump and Sanders are Perfect Running Mates
Elections
The elections category discusses why some political issues are trending and why some punch our buttons, the ethics of the stump, vote fraud, the never ending struggle for our hearts and minds, and the internal strife in the Republican and Democratic Parties as members struggle to create identities they can sell to voters.
Liars, Bullies, and Racists: 2015 Was a Shameful Year
What a shameful place to find ourselves in at the end of 2015. If all I knew about America was what I heard from our presidential candidates, I would wonder why anyone would live in a country that lacks the tiniest shred of decency. Are we nothing but a pathetic conglomeration of liars, bullies, and racists? Our wannabe future leaders should be honored. They have been … [Read more...] about Liars, Bullies, and Racists: 2015 Was a Shameful Year
Republicans Should Stop Complaining and Start Debating
RNC Chairman Reince Priebus’ letter complaining to NBC News about last week’s debate1 is an embarrassment for Republicans not because of what was said, but because it had to be said at all. The party that repeatedly uses bias in the media as an excuse for its failure to thrive should be looking inward instead of blaming the press for its PR problems. If Republicans want to … [Read more...] about Republicans Should Stop Complaining and Start Debating
Scariest Thing About Donald Trump? We Are
Yes, Donald Trump can come off like a bad joke who takes advantage of people mistaking his blustering political performance art for serious policy statements. On that count Bobbie Jindal’s histrionics over Trump being a “madman”1 weren’t that far from the truth. Trump’s behavior also reveals the scariest thing about the man: we, the people. He wouldn’t keep acting out if we … [Read more...] about Scariest Thing About Donald Trump? We Are
10 Ways to Win the 2016 Election Without Running
Barack Obama is out to win the 2016 election, but he won’t participate in a single debate. He won’t be on any primary ballots. He’ll no doubt make an appearance at the Democratic Convention, but he won’t be a contender even though he stands a good chance of winning the race without even throwing his hat into the ring. How can that happen? 17 conservative personalities … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Win the 2016 Election Without Running