Franke: Ballot Harvesting
by Mark Franke One needs a sense of irony to read the news headlines these days. Or maybe a suspension of disbelief. I have been trying, unsuccessfully, to follow the debate over voting issues in the upcoming election. Here’s my take: The Democrats are convinced Donald Trump will order the Post Office to slow down delivery of Read the full article…
Morris: COVID and a Timid Future
by LEO MORRIS Growing up, I had two things that shaped not only my childhood but much of my adult life as well: asthma and a protective mother. I almost wrote “overprotective,” because that’s the attitude a restrained child adopts. But that would have been unfair to my mother and counter to the way the Read the full article…
Schansberg: The ‘Militarization of Mayberry’
The ‘Militarization of Mayberry’ by Eric Schansberg Radley Balko’s “Rise of the Warrior Cop: The Militarization of America’s Police Forces” is must reading for those interested in police reform. Balko is careful to say that his book is not anti-cop — but rather, anti-policy and anti-politician. When politicians pass policies that create strong incentives, you Read the full article…
The Outstater: But Where Are the Republicans?
“‘I think this (rioting) is a blind spot for Democrats. I think Democrats are ignoring this problem or hoping that it will go away, and it’s not going to go away,’ he added before arguing the violence needs to be addressed by Biden before the election.” — CNN anchor Don Lemon quoted by The Hill, Aug. Read the full article…
Franke: Conventional Thinking
by Mark Franke I gave up watching political conventions decades ago. The never-ending primary season ruined for me the suspense and excitement of the convention floor voting. “The proud state of Ruritania casts 12 votes for her favorite son . . .” Once all the states got through the first ballot, the smoke-filled back rooms kicked into gear and Read the full article…
Morris: Get Ready for Drive-in Mania
by Leo Morris I love my car. Not driving it. I am one of life’s designated passengers. Driving is somewhere between tedious and terrifying on the annoyance scale. It is impossible to stop fixating on the destination and simply enjoy the journey. There are too many details to attend to, and I can never forget Read the full article…
