From "War Criminal" to "Bestie:" The Democrats' 20-Year Transformation
Ah, 2004. A simpler time when Democrats wore their anti-war badges with pride, and Dick Cheney was the Darth Vader of Washington. The mere mention of his name sent shivers down the spines of liberals.
Ah, 2004. A simpler time when Democrats wore their anti-war badges with pride, and Dick Cheney was the Darth Vader of Washington. The mere mention of his name sent shivers down the spines of liberals everywhere. He was the man behind the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the embodiment of everything evil in the world of politics. In those days, Democrats would have rather had dinner with a hedge fund manager than utter a single positive word about the man they deemed a “war criminal.” Fast forward to 2024, and wouldn’t you know it—Cheney’s glowing endorsement of Kamala is being embraced with open arms by the very people who once called for his head. The irony is almost too rich…READ MORE…
Politics and Candidate Types: Throwaway Candidates
Remember back to the distant past of 1991? The US had just won the Gulf War and President George H. W. Bush was riding high and looked unbeatable. None of the leading Democrats wanted to run against him and risk getting trounced. Enter a lesser-known politician, the governor of the 3rd poorest state in the US at the time, Bill Clinton. But a funny thing happened on the way to the election: the sacrificial throwaway candidate became a contender and won.
Two things changed the dynamics of that election…READ MORE…
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol III - Episode 115: Haiti and Earthquakes and Soup Joumou
Having trouble surviving these times? You're not alone. Join us in columnist John F. Di Leo's exploration of an alternate universe, where we imagine the impossible:
Joe Buckstop, an aging, corrupt old fool, somehow becomes president in his basement, and every night, an aide has to bring him his soup and discuss the events of the day as he prepares to receive his nightly meds…READ MORE…
Red Dawn in 2024: The Evolution of Resistance
If “Red Dawn” were remade in 2024, the story would look different in terms of tactics and technology, but its core message of resisting an invading force would remain the same. In the 1984 original, the Wolverines—ordinary teenagers—took up rifles, hunted for food, and used guerrilla tactics to fight off their occupiers. A modern version of the story would see the characters leveraging technology, such as drones and cyber warfare, to outmaneuver a more powerful enemy. While the tools may have changed, the necessity for a determined, self-reliant population willing to defend their homeland remains a constant…READ MORE…
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