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June 12, 2025/
Roger Throckmorton, a professor of governmental systems at Mt. Horem University, weighed in on the unraveling drama of American Democracy vs. Plutocracy. “Citizens United has really taken the lid off donations,” he said in reference to the Supreme Court ruling declaring political ads and activities to be protected speech under the First Amendment. “But plutocracy? Not exactly. Indeed, seven players...
June 11, 2025/
While the wealthy have always had a greater say in American politics, seldom has the display of monetary control of our government been more visible. Are we a nation governed by democracy – rule by the people – or a plutocracy – rule by the rich? “I love it! It’s like a ‘West Wing’ thriller with richer-the-better characters, right out...
June 6, 2025/
After threatening to shutter over thirty American embassies and consulates across the globe in April, President Trump has once again sent diplomatic tremors through international corridors, this time targeting 12 additional nations. Seven of these latest casualties – 58% – find themselves on the African continent, up from 30% of the 27 mentioned in the April news leak. The selection...
May 30, 2025/
President Trump today extended his run on presidential pardons, granting clemency to more than two dozen convicted felons and political allies. Supporters were surprised; critics were shocked; recipients were elated. “Donald Trump’s pardoning of the January 6th criminals was an affront to America’s laws and civic spirit,” said Democratic Representative Thrombonious Monk of Virginia. “This latest round of ‘grafted release’...
May 25, 2025/
Almost lost in the recent scuffle between the Trump Administration and Harvard University is the discovery there of a rare copy of the Magna Carta, the British document that laid the path for democracy and served as the harbinger of the American Constitution. As if in a Raiders of the Lost Arc sequel, the document, said to be one of...
May 24, 2025/
President Trump took the next step for militarizing space by announcing a new program for arming low earth orbit. Called the “Golden Dome,” the system would utilize satellites with defensive missiles intended to shoot down attacking missiles anywhere around the globe where missiles can be launched. “One big, beautiful dome,” explained Mr. Trump, “sending our missiles raining down from space...
May 21, 2025/
In March the Trump Administration attempted to dismantle the Voice of America by placing all of its 1300 workers on leave. A federal judge subsequently blocked this action. Last Thursday, the administration struck again by openly firing 600 employees, citing the “government’s convenience” as reason for terminations. Trump has described the news outlet as “the voice of radical America.” The...
May 12, 2025/
Multiple reports about a gifted Boeing 747 have emerged from various news outlets, the Qatari government, and now President Trump himself. Decrying the state of his two 30 year old 747s and the delays of two new ones by Boeing, Trump said, “We may go buy a plane or get a plane or something.” Attorney General Pam Bondi, formerly a...
May 12, 2025/
As Americans celebrated the first Pope elect in history to be born in the United States, President Donald Trump made claims of fraud and election interference against the Vatican. “I know it was rigged because I should have won,” said Mr. Trump. “I had more votes than anybody. Lots of votes, so many votes! There’s no question the whole thing...
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