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US and UK: The End of Progress

Without belief in progress, the US and the UK have little chance of retaining their global leadership. Nor do they seem to want it any longer.

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Trump Going to Jail? It Would Boost Trumpism!

The rule of law is no restraint on Mr. Trump – its only legitimate purpose in the eyes of the Trumpistas is to shackle his opponents.

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Watergate and Trump – Then and Now

Nixon resigned knowing that if he didn’t he would be impeached. It’s hard to imagine Trump ever resigning, no matter what the evidence.

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When German-American Relations Were Truly Intimate

When Marlene Dietrich, the Blue Angel, met JFK at the White House.

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The Consigliere Rats on the Don

Cohen goes for Trump – and it was not pretty. Democrats show their inquisitive skills.

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Enter Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Socialist

When Ocasio-Cortez calls for “Medicare for All,” the right calls her a socialist. But a large segment of the US electorate may be ready for a bit of socialism.

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US Vs. Trump: The Evidence Mounts and Mounts

The United States has entered constitutional crisis territory.

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US: Will Donald Trump Follow Maduro’s Path?

Washington could be hurtling toward a Venezuela-style disaster, thanks to the utter disregard Donald Trump has for any rules of democracy.

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Done with Trump’s Socialism

Trumpism may be closer to Soviet communism than you think.

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The Four Layers of Trump Disapproval

In the U.S., there is no one left who has not formed an opinion on Donald Trump. That’s a problem for Republicans in 2020.

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