Outside the Beltway

Job losses and an increased unemployment rate.

Memes, movies, TV shows, and actual war. One of these things is not like the other.

A majority describe the morality and ethics of their fellow citizens as “bad.”

“Big and Small”

But, unfortunately, not exactly gone, either.

They have a right to do anything we can’t stop them from doing.

Or, why having simpletons in charge is a bad idea.

What could go wrong?

Now we know why it started when it did.

Just more evidence of how our institutions help shape our parties.

Are our columnists learning? (I think you know the answer).

The peace president in action.

The nature of war does not change; only its character.

Shooting down cheap drones with expensive missiles is problematic in more ways than one.

Time for a close encounter. Can you guess what kind?

Usually president care what the public thinks, especially at times of major military action. Not this time.

What it is and isn’t. Some polisci basics.

More excerpts from excellent columns I’ve read.

I’m sure there’s a plan for that.