Last night’s Super Tuesday primary victories for former U.S. president Donald J. Trump and incumbent president Joseph R. Biden were no surprise. So boring were the returns that I was in bed by 8:30 pm. For us mortals, the electorate, the worn-out questions are, “Which of these candidates best represents me?” and “Which of these … Continue reading Trump or Biden. Who can best obscure the battle on Mount Olympus?
If a president can’t give you full facts about the political economy, then should she be managing it? Last week, U.S. President Joe Biden announced that “inflation was at the pre-pandemic benchmark of 2 percent over the last six months of 2023.” The problem with this statement is that if year-over-year inflation was two percent during the … Continue reading Should a president be allowed to manage the economy where she doesn’t provide actual facts?
Google Trends showing an uptick in curiosity about Nikki Haley as the former South Carolina governor along with Donald Trump, Chris Christie, Ron DeSantis, and Vivek Ramaswamy prepare for the Iowa caucuses. Haley during searches conducted on 8 January 2024 came in second to former U.S. president Donald J Trump. Candidates DeSantis, Ramaswamy, and Christie are pulling … Continue reading Interest in Republican Nikki Haley perks up today as the Iowa caucuses draw near.
You should beware of today’s political strategist. Their job is to sell you on the idea of voting for certain candidates at best and, while they struggle with economics 101, sell you on proposed policies and legislation that supposedly are created to meet your self-interest. None of these strategists know you, but, according to their focus group … Continue reading Beware of political strategists. Your goal is to become an agent of State power…
Will blacks have to create an alternative device for influencing American politics? Continue reading Does being black mean having nothing to trade politically?
A short piece in Bloomberg this afternoon briefly laid out U.S. president Joe Biden’s strategy for beating possible Republican Party nominee Donald Trump in the November 2024 general election. Sharing a quote from Mr Biden’s campaign manager as cited by Bloomberg: “We are treating this election like it will determine the fate of American democracy – … Continue reading Joe Biden and the word salad that is democracy.
Alton Drew 