Little Rock The problem with the first draft of history contained in the snap dash conclusions and generalizations of journalists and pundits is that too many times we forget that a first draft is always replete with errors. We have to hang our hats somewhere, but sometimes we forget to go back and tidy up …
Category: National Politics
USA Election: A Movement Can Always Beat A Machine
New Orleans The election was over early, just not the way many had expected. I had always argued that regardless of the polls and pundits the election was going to be close, but I had also argued that I thought Clinton would win. Now, I will have to substitute the word “thought” for “hoped.” I …
Get Out the Vote!
New Orleans Election Day, finally! Only one more thing that everyone needs to do and should have already done: get out and vote. Yes, your vote may have been suppressed, but get out and vote. Yes, you may be depressed at the choices and grossed out by the campaign, but you really don’t have …