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Coup Part Two - Responding to the Comparison to BLM

No, these protesters weren't the worst ever. But they were pretty stupid.

Wannabe Coup

The protest in DC was already a sad joke, turned now into an international embarrassment and another low point for American democracy.

It's Getting Bad - April 2020

The terrifying reality of the coronavirus, from doctors in New York City.

Our Votes Could Mean More - Ranked Choice Voting

A better, simple way to vote - a way that makes your vote matter, no matter what.

How Are "They" So Different?

Trying to understand the difference between a decent undocumented immigrant and a politically inactive American - and who the real enemy is.

No more Whatabouts - Impeach this President

I don't care about some other bad thing someone did. Stop moving the goalposts and stand for something.

Shit Republicans Say

Some satire and some statements illuminating the hypocrisy and malevolence of Republican politicians and their network, Fox News.

Trump Obstructed Justice. He Should Be Impeached.

I have a few long form essays in draft, but for now, let's just knock out some baseline stuff.

The Destruction of the Senate

I have edited an opinion piece from here to move the principals of the essay to the top, so as not to distract partisans from the main idea. The second half contains political opinions about a particular person. The following words are not my own. There is a vast difference

Politics, January 2019

Happy New Year, I suppose. A shutdown braindump, and some policy proposals.

Freedom of Assembly and Encrypted Communications

18th century "Assembly" meets 21st century messaging.

Politics - Week of Dec 3 2018

Some reflections of recent days.

Social Democracy

It's not Socialism.

Thoughts: Good Will Hunting

One of the great films about love, risk, loss and recovery.

What Do You Want America To Be?

Talk about where our country is, and where you want it to be. Ask the right questions in the right order.

Gab and Free Speech on the Internet

Where do the limits of free speech lie when businesses host other peoples' content on the Web?

Recent Republican Activity - 25 Oct 2018

Trump makes things up and the far right spreads conspiracy theories. No timestamp needed.

John Adams: Thoughts on Government

This guy was smart.