Politicians have been using code words for many years [Remember “states rights,” one of the all-time classic code words, meaning institutionalized segregation and racism?]
Bosnians in Missouri could be a counterweight to Trump
Back in August I noted that GOP gubernatorial candidate Eric Greitens seemed to be trying to retroactively relocate his student vounteer work in Croatia
Bob Roberts: A 1992 movie that predicted Donald Trump
The 1992 movie “Bob Roberts” offers an uncannily prescient, satirical look at a candidacy much like Donald Trump’s. Written, directed by and starring Tim
Ann Wagner says “No Trump:” A day late and a dollar short
Breaking news from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: country-club Republican, Ann Wagner, who represents Missouri’s 2nd Congressional district, has had a change of heart and
Political quotes: “Leaders”
Everything is political. Our long-running series of political quotes proves that–we think. We’re always on the lookout for quotes–contemporary and historical–that are pertinent to
Perils of, or confessions of a political junkie who can’t multitask
I don’t get it. Since before kindergarten I was told to pay attention. I guess that the constant reminding finally was pounded in, or
Operatives should have let Tim Kaine be Tom Hanks
“Political operatives” is somewhat of a pejorative term to begin with, but there are times when they make egregious mistakes that show how removed
Pence does Python
It appears that Republican Vice Presidential candidate Mike Pence has been watching “Monty Python’s Flying Circus.” Not just watching, but channeling. In the Vice
Don’t forget the path Trump took to get here
Ever since Hillary Clinton made her “Basket of Deplorables” comment, a number of Democrats have become more sensitive to those very people. This is
St. Louis is the Number 1 city for liberals? Probably not.
A new report by Livability.com calls St. Louis the Number 1 city for liberals. And while as a St. Louis resident and a liberal