See Disclaimer. Dear Congressman Walden: Congratulations on your announced retirement. Paradoxically, while you have already represented the District for nearly two…
Now that you mention it, Senator Lankford (R-OK)
See Disclaimer. I am an independent voter, from Oregon. Senator Lankford (R-OK) periodically sends me eNewsletters. That is mildly puzzling, but…
What would John McCain think, Senator Graham?
See Disclaimer. Dear Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC): I am an independent voter, from the state of Oregon. I would like to…
Please remember your Oath of Office, Congressman Walden
See Disclaimer. Dear Congressman Walden. Most recently on January 2017, you swore to “support and defend the Constitution of the United…
Moderate and transformative? Yes, a candidate can be both
See Disclaimer. The Washington Post Op-Ed “Fantasy politics for Democratic moderates” (Helaine Olen, Opinion writer, Oct. 22, 2019) revolves around a basic…
Tweets, Constitution, and other impeachment tales
See Disclaimer. The US president tweeted this morning: “So some day, if a Democrat becomes President and the Republicans win the…
An accidental reflection on freedom of expression
See Disclaimer. I recently asked readers of this blog what they considered the three-to-five most important issues of our times. Twenty…
Words matter, and so do votes
The US president recently tweeted: “As I have stated strongly before, and just to reiterate, if Turkey does anything that…
Country over politics: A utopian take on impeachment
See Disclaimer. Wisely, the US Constitution makes it hard to remove a president through impeachment: The House must conduct an inquiry,…
Respectfully seeking answers, Mr. Walden
See Disclaimer. Dear Mr. Walden: I write to inquire whether you have read and plan to answer my letters of 08/24/2019…
Outside the box 