We are having the wrong debate over yet another bloody mass shooting in America

By Robert A. Vella – March 31st 2023 This week, six more innocent victims (including three children) were slaughtered by Continue reading →

The Mentality of Rightwing Extremism, and the Merger of Christianity with Racism

By Robert A. Vella – March 5th 2023 For many years on this blog, and in varying contexts, I’ve addressed Continue reading →

Addressing the Confusion over Free Speech

By Robert A. Vella – February 17th 2023 What exactly is Free Speech?  Why do we argue over such a Continue reading →

An Assessment of Congress’ January 6th Report

By Robert A. Vella – January 30th 2023 The following is my assessment of The January 6th Report published last Continue reading →

America’s Psychosis and the Republicans’ long descent into Fascism (a book review)

By Robert A. Vella – November 8th 2022 Today is Election Day for the 2022 midterms.  With over 300 Trump Continue reading →

The legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the ineptitude of liberals, and a farewell to our readers

By Robert A. Vella The liberal champion of the U.S. Supreme Court has died.  Ruth Bader Ginsburg was 87 years Continue reading →

Pandemic, Racism, and Dictatorship highlight the final stretch of the 2020 election campaign

By Robert A. Vella In 1992, economic concerns were the primary election issue among Americans heading into the final two Continue reading →

The Siberian Candidate, and the Constitutional definition of Treason

By Robert A. Vella Richard Condon’s 1959 political thriller The Manchurian Candidate was the basis for two superb movies of Continue reading →