To hear many of those running for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, you would think we live in a dystopia ruled by a dark and sinister force: Capitalism. According to these doomsayers, capitalism makes a few people rich but produces … [Read more]
A New Normal?
A liberal friend of mine has been saying since Trump’s election “If we let this guy finish his term, it will be a stain on our country forever. We've got to get him out of office.” Hours after being sworn in, Michigan Democratic … [Read more]
The Helpless Poor?
Nothing separates the left and the right more dramatically than the issue of poverty. Those on the right tend to believe that a person's success or failure is determined mostly by whether or not they have ambition, grit, a willingness to work … [Read more]
Five Facts About Money In Politics
Just finished Can American Capitalism Survive? by Steven Pearlstein. He's a smart guy, knowledgeable, and a good writer. He is certainly on the left, but he acknowledges the benefits of capitalism. His main argument is that, in order for American … [Read more]
COMMON GROUND
Here is a statement that the left and right would generally agree on: Liberals and conservatives are moving farther apart, with less common ground than ever before. Yet conversely, here is a statement that the left and right in the United … [Read more]
Who is a Liberal?
A liberal friend recently pointed out that liberals have generally been on the right side of history. Liberals, she said, have led the fight for freedom – freedom for slaves, freedom for women and minorities to be treated as full-fledged citizens, … [Read more]
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