January, 2019 archive
The Art of the Dealing with, Reprise 0
Stanton Peele, writing at Psychology Today Blogs, contrasts Nancy Pelosi’s and Donald Trump’s leadership styles (though, in the case of Trump, the word “style” might not be the best term, but I digress). Here’s a bit; follow the link for the rest:
Others disagreed, prompting Trump to tweet, “This was in no way a concession.” Huh, that’s the word that is usually applied to giving in to the other side’s position.
A Nation of Immigrants 0
David and Tom Gjelten discuss the history of American immigration policy. It’s dirtier and more twisted than you might have thought (at least, if you have not studied it).
Aside:
I think I have mentioned before in these electrons that the history of American immigration laws is a tutorial in applied racism.
The Art of the Con 0
Eugene Robinson sees through the hype. A nugget:
Follow the link for more.
Afterthought:
Headlines today indicate that some sort of (temporary?) agreement may be pending.
That does not invalidate the above.
Hotel California Moscow 0
Shaun Mullen points out that Donald Trump can check out, but he can never leave.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
Be polite to your mother, NRA style.
The story reports that “a man has been arrested,” but does not specify why.
I’m guessing negligence of some sort.
Bull. China Shop. 0
I agree with the Booman. There is no grand design, no subtle strategy to the Trumpian temper tantrum. That would be counter to every aspect of his character nature, and those who claim to see one are delusional (or, in some cases, perhaps, hopeful).
Follow the link for his argument.
The Bully’s Pulpit 0
Sasha Abramsky joins the ranks of the optimists.
But something’s changed over the past months. Trump’s bullying tactics may no longer work. Where his antics once inspired fear, they now increasingly inspire mockery and fierce opposition.
Purists on Parade 0
Shorter Dick Polman: The perfect is the enemy of the good.
Aside:
At this point, I pay no attention to who wants the Democratic nomination for President.
But my disdain for the “I agree with 90% of your positions but once you said something that hurt my fee-fees so I’m taking my vote and going home” crowd remains undiluted.
Also, any Democratic nominee is certain to be better than every Republican nominee, regardless of his or her flaws.
Vote in the real world, for Pete’s sake.
