Trump’s disinformation campaign linked to Russia, American values poll, and a long-lasting pandemic

By Robert A. Vella With seven weeks to go before the election, and after its “law and order” message failed Continue reading →

Historical Analogue: Why we are reliving the nightmare of 20th century fascism, plus news headlines

By Robert A. Vella “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” – philosopher, essayist, poet, and novelist 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 →

Melania’s troubles, Trump’s cover-up, Navalny’s poisoning, Kenosha visit, pandemic and election news

By Robert A. Vella If readers think it’s difficult keeping up with the news in these troubled times, try documenting Continue reading →

Donald Trump’s reelection strategy just isn’t working

By Robert A. Vella As I’ve detailed several times on this blog, Donald Trump‘s reelection strategy  – which the GOP Continue reading →

Rosenstein kneecapped Mueller in 2017, Fascism rising in U.S. and Europe, Trump pushes herd immunity

By Robert A. Vella Well, well, well.  Now we know why former Special Counsel Robert Mueller failed to completely investigate Continue reading →

Obama warns America, “Kompromat” on Trump, Putin opponent poisoned, Bannon arrested, and more

By Robert A. Vella Former President Barack Obama issued a dire warning to Americans last night at the Democratic National Continue reading →

Trump collides with democracy as his authoritarian impulses are stymied by political realities

By Robert A. Vella On Monday night at the Democratic National Convention, former First Lady Michelle Obama delivered a momentously Continue reading →