As someone who did his doctoral work in political science (and then subsequent graduate work in communication), let me tell you a secret that people almost always miss when it
Category: Politics
America Has a Problem, and We Refuse to Face ItAmerica Has a Problem, and We Refuse to Face It
On June 30th of this year, America achieved a milestone that set this year apart from previous years. And no, it had nothing to do with eating contests or Celebrity
America’s Values Are Competing With Our DesiresAmerica’s Values Are Competing With Our Desires
Years back, I was wandering down Powell Street in San Francisco. If you’re not aware of the nuances of San Francisco, Powell Street serves as the Bart connection for most
School Shootings in the Lone Star State and the US of ASchool Shootings in the Lone Star State and the US of A
There have been a few serious shootings in Texas recently. There have been a few serious shootings in the USA as well. To put it bluntly, there have been too
Simple Reasons Why Progressives Don’t Do Well in Red StatesSimple Reasons Why Progressives Don’t Do Well in Red States
As a political scientist currently working in the State of Texas, one of the things that often bothers me is whenever the national media tries to create a narrative that
The Logic of Dealing with Unmoving ObjectsThe Logic of Dealing with Unmoving Objects
I know this sounds a bit depressing, especially as I haven't written anything in some time on this blog, but I really wanted to share this, and I'd greatly appreciate
Youtube and Controversies: Political attitudes, conservatism and the struggle with being non-politicalYoutube and Controversies: Political attitudes, conservatism and the struggle with being non-political
For those who don’t actually already know this, my Ph.D work is in political science, and since then I’ve taught political science for years before adding another graduate degree and
Coming Under Fire…trying to achieve the honor of being placed on the highest court in the landComing Under Fire…trying to achieve the honor of being placed on the highest court in the land
Years back when I was in the Army, a grizzled NCO pulled me aside one day and explained something to me. Now, if you’ve ever watched an old Clint Eastwood
If You Want to Make America Great Again, Have Media Outlets Stop Using Tweets As Actual StoriesIf You Want to Make America Great Again, Have Media Outlets Stop Using Tweets As Actual Stories
I don’t even think people realize the problem that exists today with media. It’s not that media is wrong, false or lying. It’s that it’s lazy. And yeah, I know
Kavanaugh, Boys Will Be Boys, and Why This Problem Will Never Go AwayKavanaugh, Boys Will Be Boys, and Why This Problem Will Never Go Away
I was watching Vice News Tonight, and they were covering some of the Kavanaugh garbage that we’re seeing on a daily basis right now, and it just sickens me that