Outside the Beltway

Thinking out loud, as one does.

Trump’s core policies will drive inflation

Hitler comparisons.

Is Sinwar’s assassination an opening?

And yes, Trump fits the definitions all too well.

The legendary singer, songwriter, and actor is gone at 88.

Who did Nazi this coming?

The sitting Vice President isn’t getting blamed for the economy.

Some additional (and longwinded) perspective.

Or more charitably, forgets due to cognitive decline

“Dr. Ruth” is gone at 96.

A relatively strong performance doesn’t change the narrative.

Why public attitudes are lagging real world performane.

His party got destroyed in EU elections, so he’s doubling down.

There is a strong push inside the administration to allow use of US weapons to strike Russia.

Eye-rolling moral equivalence that will lessen respect for international law.

Restored versions of the original movies are now available in 4K. They’re likely not legal.

The United States has less press freedom than 54 countries. Or does it?

Several glimmers of hope from the Ukraine funding bill.

The AP journalist taken hostage for almost seven years has died.

While the West dithers, Russia is doubling down.

He’s on a winning streak not seen since Stalin.

The tabs, they are a clearing.

A credulous report strings together some anedotes and dubious polling.

Group dynamics and limited choices.

Apparently, Making Germany Great Again is controversial.

The inevitable response to attacks on international shipping.

Making 2024 about 2021 and 1777.

The BBC’s security correspondent thinks so.

Another state has declared him an insurrectionist.

The coiner of Godwin’s law gives his blessing.

The most important and controversial American diplomat of the postwar era is gone at 100.

The trend toward hard-right parties continues.

The NYT goes too far but not far enough.

A poll on Israeli support.

When the obvious is controversial.

And this doesn’t even clear them all!

Outsiders seem to want the impossible.

Because I think it is really important.

What does “complete victory” look like?

Will taking the war to Moscow change Putin’s calculus?

Germany’s economy is among the worst in the OECD.

The trend shows no sign of abating.

A trip through comparative democratic reform.

The airlines hate hidden city ticketing and are cracking down.

It may actually matter.

The Eurozone is falling further behind the United States.

Should businesses have to include taxes and other fees in their advertised price?