Tag Archives: Newt Gingrich

Where is the proof that money can buy elections?

Posted on October 25, 2022 by Naomi

Yesterday I was talking to my cousin Thomas, a resolute pessimist, about the upcoming election. He asked, “Is there any hope?” I’m afraid I snapped at him. (Optimists can snap, you know. We don’t bite but we snap.) His response … Continue reading →

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“Compare and contrast” US vs Russia

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Naomi

Remember those “compare and contrast” essay questions we used to get in school? I’m still in school — eternally in school — so let’s do another US vs Russia contrast. Russia: in response to the mass non-violent protests supporting Alexey … Continue reading →

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Sweden’s approach to the virus: an update

Posted on April 19, 2020 by Naomi

I mentioned this previously to note Sweden’s non-authoritarian approach, although my praise went to the Swedish constitution and the concomitant trust Swedes have in their government agencies. Today, John Whitehouse, of MediaMatters, just sent out this, below (way down below: … Continue reading →

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