American Parties. How Do They Work?

I continue to be frustrated and amazed at the basic lack of understanding by people who should understand.

What the Iran War Has Taught Us

Lessons learned? Or lessons identified?

Trump Sabotaging His Own Party

There must be a pony here somewhere.

Primaries as Entry Points

More evidence for an ongoing discussion from NY.

More Unreality

Right in front of our noses, in fact.

Hundreds Purged From Office of Director of National Intelligence

An Acting Director who could not get Senate approval is making radical changes.

Tuesday's Forum

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Colombia 2026: de la Espriella Elected

Polarization isn't just a US phenomena.

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Why the Reflecting Pool Matters

An OTB Cinematic Universe event!

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AG Monday!

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Monday's Forum

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In Front of Our Noses

A reminder.

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Kier Starmer to Resign Monday

Here we go again.

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Sunday's Forum

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Who Could Have Predicted It?

I can't help myself...

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Worst of the Worst Update

Maybe a trip to Doral wasn't a great idea?

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Who Could Have Predicted It?

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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Air Force Gen. Dan Caine conduct a press briefing on Operation Epic Fury at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., March 10, 2026. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Air Force Gen. Dan Caine conduct a press briefing on Operation Epic Fury at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., March 10, 2026.

Who Could Have Predicted It?

Well, a lot of people, actually...

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President Donald J. Trump participates in a bilateral meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, in the Oval Office of the White House President Donald J. Trump participates in a bilateral meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, in the Oval Office of the White House

Israel Upending Iraq War Deal

Netanyahu is not abiding by a deal he didn't make.

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Saturday's Forum

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A Photo for Friday

"Concepts of a Plan"

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President Donald J. Trump participates in a working dinner with G7 leaders at the Hotel Royal Evian, Monday, June 15, 2026, during the G7 in Evians-les-Bains, France. President Donald J. Trump participates in a working dinner with G7 leaders at the Hotel Royal Evian, Monday, June 15, 2026, during the G7 in Evians-les-Bains, France.

Trump's the President and You're Not

It's true.

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Friday's Forum

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Speaking of Winning...

Some new polling on the economy.

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President Donald J. Trump attends Game 3 of the NBA finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs, Monday, June 8, 2026, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. President Donald J. Trump attends Game 3 of the NBA finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs, Monday, June 8, 2026, at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Tired of All the Winning

Not everyone is happy with Trump's huge Iran War victory.

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Republicans in Disarray!

President Trump's Senate co-partisans are growing increasingly frustrated with him.

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Thursday's Forum

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President Donald Trump hosts a bilateral dinner for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Monday, July 7, 2025, in the Blue Room. President Donald Trump hosts a bilateral dinner for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Monday, July 7, 2025, in the Blue Room.

Netanyahu Faces Uphill Battle To Keep His Job

The wildly unpopular premier is running again in October.

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Wednesday's Forum

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President Donald Trump speaks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office after a joint press conference announcing the U.S. peace plan for Gaza, Monday, September 29, 2025. President Donald Trump speaks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office after a joint press conference announcing the U.S. peace plan for Gaza, Monday, September 29, 2025.

Everyone's A Critic

President Trump shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.

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