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“Deep State” Conspiracy Theories Undermine Our Economy and Our Modern Way of Life

“Deep State” Conspiracy Theories Undermine Our Economy and Our Modern Way of Life

October 26, 2024 By V.B. Price 1 Comment

Of all the dire possibilities of a second Trump administration looming on the horizon — including mass deportations, the Nazi-esque persecution of political enemies, the complete denial of climate change and the lethal coddling of polluters and their pollution — the GOP’s demonizing of the federal bureaucracy has the most wide-ranging and sinister implications, especially […]

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The Most Dangerous Faction on the Planet

The Most Dangerous Faction on the Planet

October 21, 2024 By V.B. Price 4 Comments

Millions of Americans agree with what four-star general of the Army, and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Mark Milley, has said about former President Donald Trump — that he’s “a total fascist” and “now is the most dangerous person in the country.” Given Trump’s hysterical threats of revenge against his “enemies,” his […]

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Why Is This Desperately Important Presidential Election So Monumentally Annoying?

Why Is This Desperately Important Presidential Election So Monumentally Annoying?

September 30, 2024 By V.B. Price 4 Comments

Is there any way to end this degrading foolishness?

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Yes, It’s Getting Weird, but It’s Much, Much Worse Than That

Yes, It’s Getting Weird, but It’s Much, Much Worse Than That

September 22, 2024 By V.B. Price 2 Comments

The virus of hate is driving half of our electorate stark raving nuts.

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Us v. Those Who Think They Are Better Than Us

Us v. Those Who Think They Are Better Than Us

August 26, 2024 By V.B. Price 4 Comments

Trump and Vance are anathemas to most women and men in America.

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More Than a Little Border Dispute Between the Three Branches of Government

More Than a Little Border Dispute Between the Three Branches of Government

August 11, 2024 By V.B. Price 2 Comments

In granting “absolute” immunity from criminal prosecution to a sitting U.S. president conducting official business, and in undermining the partnership between Congress and the executive branch in implementing laws through regulation, the U.S. Supreme Court has become the aggressor in a guerilla war to redefine the meaning of the checks and balances that are at […]

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Descending Once Again Into the Worst of Ourselves

Descending Once Again Into the Worst of Ourselves

July 22, 2024 By V.B. Price 4 Comments

In dangerously complicated times, every power group reverts to form.

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