The third Democratic debate was more of the same with fewer faces and less competition

By Robert A. Vella If you are one of those objective voters who truly want the very best presidential candidate Continue reading →

Barr protecting Trump, Netanyahu’s annex, Saudi nuke program, new NAFTA trouble, death penalty waning

By Robert A. Vella Before moving on to the news, I’d like to recommend watching today’s C-SPAN In Depth (BookTV) Continue reading →

The sound of sharpening knives

By Robert A. Vella Do you hear that eerie noise in the distance?  It’s the high-pitched vibrations of metal grinding Continue reading →

GOP leaders weigh protecting Trump from primary challenge

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Republicans in early voting states are grappling with how — and whether — to protect President Donald Continue reading →

Two-Party Tyranny: Ralph Nader on Exclusion of Third-Party Candidates from First Presidential Debate

It’s official: When the first presidential debate takes place next Monday, a week from today, it will exclude third-party candidates Continue reading →

The Sick Donkey of American Politics

By Robert A. Vella On the eve of its national convention in Philadelphia, the Democratic Party has put itself in Continue reading →

Emails Released by WikiLeaks Appear to Show DNC Trying to Aid Hillary Clinton

Just days before the Democratic National Convention, Wikileaks has released emails from top DNC officials that appear to show the Continue reading →

Rumblings from the Cheap Seats: Where goes the Progressive Left?

By Robert A. Vella I’m not sure if anyone goes to stage shows any more, but once upon a time Continue reading →