Year: 2016

How is this supposed to work? In an interview published Friday, Trump’s designated chief White House strategist suggested that the incoming president would pay little heed to Republican orthodoxy on fiscal matters. “Like...

Oliver Willis speculates that the Trump administration may face a formidable opposition in the form of a “shadow government” led by President Obama. As evidence, he cites comments Obama just made in Peru. “I want to...

Look no further: A wonderful, slightly free-form article from Counterpunch’s Jeffery St. Clair. Roaming Charges: When the Pterodactyls Came Home to Roost A few samples to whet your appetite: They have guilty consciences,...

I was 230 when I retired in 2002.  (Pretty high for a short guy, 5′-7″) This morning, 151, where I have been the past year or so.  Below 160 for several years. I first hit 230 in 1980.  Between 1980...

After strong debate performance, Fillon surged ahead of Juppe and Sarkozy in recent days, outperforming all polls to become the man te beat in the final primary with Juppe. Former president Sarkozy concedes defeat and retires...