Author Archives: Karl Norris

The United States and Lebanon

Posted on August 6, 2020 by Karl Norris

A devastating explosion of ammonium-nitrate killed at least 135 people, injured thousands and destroyed a large part of Beirut, Lebanon. The Lebanese are understandably horrified, shocked and angered by the negligence of a government that allowed a lethal condition to … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Cowardly Enablers

Posted on June 9, 2020 by Karl Norris

When the president passed on disinformation about a 75 year old protester and not a single Republican condemned it, I had to say something or short circuit. I chose to do this. Continue reading →

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The Democrats’ Huge Responsibility

Posted on March 2, 2020 by Karl Norris

Democratic primary voters have the most important nominating decision in perhaps a century and a half. They need to get it right. Here’s why. Continue reading →

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Supreme Court Decides Justice Not in Their Purview

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Karl Norris

I wrote down my predictions for some of the court’s upcoming decisions a few days ago. I was, unfortunately, correct on gerrymandering. The issue of whether to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census is not finally resolved – … Continue reading →

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The Free Market in Healthcare – Another Fantasy

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Karl Norris

This is a departure from my normal political topics. In the past few days I have described why the free market does not work with the healthcare system in the United States at least two times. Because both were sort … Continue reading →

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A Theory of Everything Trump

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Karl Norris

Pundits often attempt to explain the president’s actions and motivations.  I catalogued many Trump actions, tweets and comments in a framework based on my characterization of him.  Almost everything he does can be explained if viewed through this framework.  Simply, … Continue reading →

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Real News

Posted on July 23, 2017 by Karl Norris

The Russian story is interesting. But it is not the only interesting and important story. Continue reading →

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Republicans:  Say What You Mean on Health Care

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Karl Norris

The Republicans should stop messing around with health care bills, state their goal clearly and get on with it.  They could have a vote and be on to the next subject in a week. The problem they are having is … Continue reading →

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No Harm, No Foul

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Karl Norris

Kelly Anne Conway and Donald Trump Jr have both used the “no harm, no foul” excuse in relation to the recently disclosed meeting between Jr, Jared Kushner and Paul Manafort with a Russian attorney.  Because the Russian attorney failed to … Continue reading →

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So Happy to Have a Strong, Thoughtful and Effective POTUS – a Fantasy

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Karl Norris

Looking back to the Obama years, I have to say they were boring.  Yes, Republican obstruction provided some excitement from time to time.  Remember when they were ready to shut down the government?  That was a hoot!  But generally the … Continue reading →

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