Tag Archives: Sheldon Whitehouse

Fearful historians. Combative lawyers. Everybody yelling at Democrats

Posted on February 21, 2025 by Naomi

Yesterday, I watched and listened to Paul Krugman having a penetrating conversation with a military historian, Phillips O’Brien, who teaches at the University of St. Andrews (Scotland). They were discussing us, i.e., America in the throes of today. It was … Continue reading →

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Who will win the $$$$$$$ versus $ war?

Posted on August 20, 2024 by Naomi

When SCOTUS landed us with Citizens United, giving corporations and oligarchs untrammeled access to political campaigns and politicians, my initial reaction was, of course, fury. Just like most of us. But then I thought about it. It’s remarkable what serious … Continue reading →

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Sen. Whitehouse and I have figured it out. We’re watching satire

Posted on June 15, 2024 by Naomi

Remember a couple of weeks ago, when that feckless posse of MAGA congresskids, including a few senators, posed in their kickline behind the NY court barriers, dressed in their little TrumpScout uniforms — and photos and videos of the lineup … Continue reading →

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