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Small Bites: Madison Square Garden edition

Posted on October 29, 2024 by Ted

Occasionally, I’ll have a strong reaction (usually a bit snarky) to some irritating political news. More rarely these days, my spirits will be lifted by some positive story. In either case, I am moved to write something about it. The … Continue reading →

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The closing argument (revised): Beyond Fascism

Posted on October 28, 2024 by Ted

I firmly believe Trump is a fascist and that his threat to democracy is very real. The claim is based not only on what Trump has already done (which is bad enough, as I argued in my prior column), but … Continue reading →

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Yes, Trump can be a fascist. His defenders are wrong.

Posted on October 25, 2024 by Ted

When critics of Donald Trump assert that he is a “threat to democracy” and a “fascist,” his defenders often respond by scoffing. The implication is that the fascist claim is too extreme to be taken seriously. I agree that fascist … Continue reading →

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The closing argument: Trump is a fascist

Posted on October 24, 2024 by Ted

Trump is a fascist. Period. Full stop. That what John Kelly, Trump’s longest-serving Chief of Staff, said. As if that wasn’t enough, Kelly added that Trump often spoke positively of Hitler and wished our generals were more like Hitler’s. “Trump is a … Continue reading →

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