Partisan Intelligence Activism Will Reemerge in 2024
U.S. intelligence personnel likely will resume the activism they prominently displayed in 2016-2021 as the presidential campaign season deepens.
U.S. intelligence personnel likely will resume the activism they prominently displayed in 2016-2021 as the presidential campaign season deepens. They then were driven by ideology and special interests, which now are stronger. Many of the former senior intelligence officers then critical of Donald Trump have badly damaged their credibility, so new politicizers with new messages may emerge, especially after July when Trump presumably will be formally renominated.
The agencies themselves, as matters of policy, will not be activist. The culprits will be former intelligence officers with deeply partisan views, who have few restrictions on their public activities, and current employees who leak. Agency leaders do not directly control these activities, but some past and current leaders established policies that continue to strongly encourage tendencies toward political activism.
President Obama was the major instigator of…READ MORE…
The Tales of Little Pavel, Episode 22: Little Pavel Flies South for the Winter
An idealistic teenager, living in the 51st ward of a fictional city in middle America, volunteers at the local party headquarters, and learns a lesson or two about modern urban politics
Political Satire: 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:
An idealistic teenager, living in the 51st ward of a fictional city in middle America, volunteers at the local party headquarters, and learns a lesson or two about modern urban politics.
In this episode, young Pavel returns to 51st Ward Party HQ to learn about second homes, hunting cabins, and an army of criminals…READ MORE…
Embracing Differences: Navigating Diverse Perspectives
Whether in politics, religion, or social issues, people often find themselves at odds with others who hold contrasting viewpoints.
In our modern society, the clash of ideas and opinions is inevitable. Whether in politics, religion, or social issues, people often find themselves at odds with others who hold contrasting viewpoints. However, amidst this diversity of thought, there is a crucial need for mutual respect and understanding to foster meaningful dialogue and peaceful coexistence.
Differences in opinions and beliefs are a natural part of human interaction. It's unrealistic to expect everyone to agree on everything. What is essential, though, is how we navigate these differences. Rather than resorting to hostility or dismissing opposing views as "idiotic," we should strive for open-mindedness and empathy…READ MORE…
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