I’m starting to get old. Don’t get me wrong; I don’t mind getting old. What I do mind is the inevitable. And, honestly, I never thought I’d be ready for
Tag: Government
School Shootings in the Lone Star State and the US of ASchool Shootings in the Lone Star State and the US of A
There have been a few serious shootings in Texas recently. There have been a few serious shootings in the USA as well. To put it bluntly, there have been too
Simple Reasons Why Progressives Don’t Do Well in Red StatesSimple Reasons Why Progressives Don’t Do Well in Red States
As a political scientist currently working in the State of Texas, one of the things that often bothers me is whenever the national media tries to create a narrative that
Coming Under Fire…trying to achieve the honor of being placed on the highest court in the landComing Under Fire…trying to achieve the honor of being placed on the highest court in the land
Years back when I was in the Army, a grizzled NCO pulled me aside one day and explained something to me. Now, if you’ve ever watched an old Clint Eastwood
The Hidden Ramifications of the #metoo Movement and the “Funnel of Male Response”The Hidden Ramifications of the #metoo Movement and the “Funnel of Male Response”
Yesterday, Rob Porter, a top White House aid, resigned from his position due to allegations that he abused his former wives. So far, Chief of Staff John Kelly has mistakenly
Popular television treats politics so that conflict is inevitable–and is slowly making us comfortable with itPopular television treats politics so that conflict is inevitable–and is slowly making us comfortable with it
Last week, I spent some free time watching the political drama, Madame Secretary with Tea Leoni. Well, actually, I didn’t watch it WITH her, but it does star her. And
The Problem With Our Government and Classified InformationThe Problem With Our Government and Classified Information
For those of you who already know me or about me, you know I used to be a counterintelligence agent. I worked with and about classified information. It was basically
Why white privilege is the wrong battle to be waged in seeking equality and justiceWhy white privilege is the wrong battle to be waged in seeking equality and justice
There’s been a lot of talk lately involving the concept of “white privilege” and how quite often a Caucasian will misunderstand his or her benefits of being white while trying
The Problem of Dealing With Race By Invoking Historical AncestorsThe Problem of Dealing With Race By Invoking Historical Ancestors
Race seems to be a big issue these days. I guess that’s a good thing. It means people are thinking about the concept and discussing it with others. At least
The Problem with Bernie Sanders Isn’t Exactly Bernie SandersThe Problem with Bernie Sanders Isn’t Exactly Bernie Sanders
There’s been a lot of talk recently about Bernie Sanders as an alternative to Hillary Clinton for those who really don’t like Hillary Clinton as a candidate. Sanders has done