State of the Race: Realty exposes the futility of a flailing, failing, would-be dictator

By Robert A. Vella There is perception, and there is reality.  For some people, perception is reality and objective truths Continue reading →

The gravesite of American Exceptionalism

By Robert A. Vella The idea of American Exceptionalism was always a myth.  The U.S. has never been an exceptional Continue reading →

Trump silences CDC, suppresses information, pressures governors and industry to reopen the economy

By Robert A. Vella Like any tyrannical dictator faced with an insurmountable crisis, especially one of his own making, President Continue reading →

March 10th primary results, my analysis of the Democratic race and voter turnout, plus other news

By Robert A. Vella Before getting to the political stories, it is important to note that the World Health Organization Continue reading →

Impeachment trial update, new Giuliani scandal, Russian meddling, Davos news, climate refugees, & more

By Robert A. Vella There’s lots of news to get to today, so I’ll omit my usual commentary.  If readers Continue reading →

Evangelicals start having ‘the discussion’ about Trump, and today’s other news

By Robert A. Vella It may seem insignificant right now, but this is how cults die.  People who devote themselves Continue reading →

Budget deal reached, Nat. Enquirer update, Russia investigation, GOP defies UT voters, Aussie gov. rebuffed

By Robert A. Vella Budget deal reached A bipartisan group of legislators have reached a budget deal to avoid another Continue reading →

Paul Ryan says TPP won’t pass this year, plus other news of the day

By Robert A. Vella President Obama’s highly controversial and unpopular neoliberal trade deal, the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), may not pass Continue reading →