On January 28 of this year, national security adviser Robert O’Brien told President Trump, “This will be the biggest national security threat you face in your presidency.” The conversation took place during a top-secret intelligence briefing at the White House, and the threat O’Brien spoke of was the coronavirus. This… CONTINUE
If Only Whataboutism Could Defeat the Coronavirus
Last Thursday, on the final night of the Republican National Convention, President Trump broke longstanding American tradition by transforming the White House into a purely political venue… complete with platforms, stage lights, campaign banners, and rows and rows of seating on the South Lawn It was a controversial move for… CONTINUE
The Digital Acceleration of Herd Mentality
“A person is smart. People are dumb, panicky dangerous animals and you know it.” It’s a memorable, often quoted line from the 1997 sci-fi comedy, Men in Black, where Agent K (Tommy Lee Jones) explains to his apprentice (Will Smith) why it would be a very bad idea to reveal… CONTINUE
Socially Distant Without the Stir-Craziness
Last week, my son and I saw our first movie at a theater in months, and boy was it a breath of fresh air. Of course, it wasn’t a typical theater… being that nearly all of those are still closed, and it wasn’t a new movie… being that production companies… CONTINUE
Off the Cuff: How Class Warfare Plays Into the Shutdown Protests
Below is a sneak peek of this content! Those protesting government shut-down orders aren’t so much driven by politics as they are perspective. That’s the topic of my new “Off the Cuff” audio commentary. You can listen to it by clicking on the play (arrow) button below. Editor’s Note:… CONTINUE