Tag: Bernie Sanders

I can see Russia from my email

When I wrote last week about watching the Republican Party implode, I wasn’t sure if I’d be talking politics again on this Friday. But, after a week like this, how can I not? I mean, I’m a writer, but I couldn’t make up more fascinating stuff if I had to. Consider that the week started …

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And also with you

Political ignorance helps explain Americans’ perpetual disappointment with politicians generally, and presidents especially, to whom voters unrealistically attribute abilities to control events. American journalist and author George Will was born on this day in 1941. The world owes me nothing. You either, for that matter. Last night Donald Trump won a resounding victory in the Indiana …

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