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Political Observer wonders at Brooks’ ineptness! David Brooks considers himself to be a ‘Political Sage’, and as such he offers a seven point evaluation, of Kamala Harris’ worthiness to hold the office of President. Should The Reader recall Brook’s ‘The Collapse of … Continue reading →

Political Cynic explores the many faces of @NYT political mendacity: July 25, 2024. Political Cynic

Political Reporter quotes the last five paragraphs of this Editorial. Headline: In his immoral absolutism, JD Vance outflanks even Donald Trump Sub-headline: Editorial: On everything from abortion rights to the future of Ukraine, the Republicans’ pick for vice-president could prove even … Continue reading →

Political Observer on the Snyder’s programmatic chatter! Opinion US politics & policy Headline: The Republican blueprint for power contains the seeds of its own demise Sub-headline: It is not too late to stop the descent of the American political order … Continue reading →

Political Observer comments. The Financial Times: Opinion: European Union Headline : Starmer has a golden opportunity to reset relations with Europe Sub-headline: Hosting the EPC summit at Blenheim, the prime minister can make good on his manifesto pledge https://www.ft.com/content/71d20269-cf50-47f9-9ae4-edb891defddf The Financial … Continue reading →

Political Observer comments. Editor: reader start with the titles and subtitles of each of theses political interventions. The Economist: Leaders | Lord, make us proportional—but not yet Britain’s skewed election reinforces the case for voting reform. After 2029 The new government … Continue reading →

Can Macron’s Anti-democratic ‘retirement age’ be revoked, expunged, etc.? Political Observer speculates! On paper, the proposal looks simple, but the conditions for its implementation are the subject of intense debate. A few minutes after the initial estimates of the outcome … Continue reading →

Political Observer comments. The first three paragraphs of the Ganesh essay are carefully assembled with Ireland as the key state, in fact, the paradigmatic case for NATO. His talent as a Story Teller is not quite the same as his … Continue reading →

Old Socialist comments JUL 06, 2024 Share Though not a subscriber to PUCK I keep getting this in my email. Now Puck must be the latest copy, on the once ascendent Vanity Fair, under perennial ass kisser Graydon Carter, now … Continue reading →