Monday, August 29, 2016

Donald Trump And The State Of Democracy

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Fred Hiatt is the Editorial Page Editor for the Washington Post.  He makes some obvious points about the implications of Donald Trump's ...
Saturday, August 27, 2016

Globalization Requires A Larger State In Order To Avoid Populist Backlash

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We have seen the rise of Donald Trump in the US as well as the rise of populist parties in Europe. Immigration and trade agreements have bee...
Friday, August 26, 2016

Drug Pricing In The US And EpiPen Price Increase

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EpiPen is a product that can save lives for those with allergies.  The firm that owns the patent has been raising the price of its product f...

Are We Becoming A Nation Where Objective Facts Don't Matter

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A famous French author once said that "people believe what they want to believe".  I have always thought that he was a good observ...
Thursday, August 25, 2016

Donald Trump Understands His Base Better Than Most

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Donald Trump needs to win Florida and other states with large Hispanic populations.  His extreme positions on immigration have attracted man...

Facebook Is Where It Is All Happening

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Facebook has changed politics in a significant way. Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump surprised everyone by their performance in their respect...
Tuesday, August 23, 2016

David Brooks Attempts To Explain Why Leadership Fails In The US

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David Brooks correctly observes the failure of leadership in our political system.  He understands that politicians are forced to deal with...