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To remain relevant, the Democratic Party must offer more than opposition; it must present a transformative agenda. A potential framework for this renewal could be “Project 2026,” a proactive, forward-looking vision for a more equitable and prosperous America. open.substack.com/pub/chiefphd...

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The outcry over the manner in which spending cuts are executed is a distraction from the true issue: the inability of politicians to govern responsibly. If they genuinely believe in a “right way” to reduce spending, they have ample opportunities to demonstrate it. open.substack.com/pub/chiefphd...

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Political Incompetence in Fiscal Policy: The Arsonists Oppose the Firemen’s Aggressive Response – Be Kinder to the Fire, They Cry: open.substack.com/pub/chiefphd...

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This Is in Fact Getting Through to Voters, Somehow, and They Don’t Like It: Dismantling basic services at the behest of online Nazis and surrendering Europe to a sworn enemy of international democracy turn out to still be unpopular, actually. slate.com/news-and-pol...

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There is a mighty army rising in defense of the Republic. Will you join or be a spectator? Thomas Paine said it best,

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“Democrats are like that woman you date who keeps telling you how good it’s going to be, but it never comes. MAGA is the one you can’t stand but admire because in a sea of impotent eunuchs, she has the balls to get things done." open.substack.com/pub/chiefphd...

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When I asked her to assess the current state of US politics, she paused and then said, “It’s like all your dating options are Mister Wrong. The only real question is how badly it’s going to end.” open.substack.com/pub/chiefphd...

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To understand how the Democrats got to this low-and-going-lower point, you must go back to the Clinton Presidency. There is a reason that republicans hold Clinton in high regard. He opened the door that they drove through. open.substack.com/pub/chiefphd...

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These are just a few examples of how my chess clock and clicker have helped me sort out positive from negative habits, and made my life both more productive and fulfilling. open.substack.com/pub/chiefphd...

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From the unity of "American" identity in the 1950s to the fragmentation of identity politics in the late 20th century and the fluidity of identity embraced by Generation Z, the evolution of identity in the United States reflects broader societal changes. chiefphd.substack.com/p/the-evolut...

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In the not-so-distant past, a new industry emerged that promised connection, community, and a voice for the voiceless. SocialNet, the first of its kind, rose like a phoenix out of a world hungry for belonging. open.substack.com/pub/chiefphd...

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The parallels between Universe 25 and the current social and economic landscape of the United States are striking. Its core principles about societal collapse under stress hold valuable lessons for understanding contemporary challenges. open.substack.com/pub/chiefphd...

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Nietzsche’s was not making a declaration about the existence, or non-existence, of God; he took no definitive stand on the issue. It was a profound observation about a shifting cultural landscape & its potential implications for human values & the meaning of life. open.substack.com/pub/chiefphd...

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So, how did the ironic become reality? Trump is no FDR. How did he come to lead a coalition of the downtrodden, the shafted, and the screwed? open.substack.com/pub/chiefphd...

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Politics is the art of selling promises that you have no chance to make good on, to voters who are both gullible enough to believe you, and who won’t hold you accountable for selling them a bill of goods. open.substack.com/pub/chiefphd...

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Political chaos and under-delivering campaign promises are recipes for electoral failure. The emerging civil war will almost certainly generate such a result. The losers will be the useful idiots who got Trump elected. In the end, Trump will follow the money. open.substack.com/pub/chiefphd...

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My core argument in this posting will be that multiculturalism is inherently contradictory to the founding principles of the United States. open.substack.com/pub/chiefphd...

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So, the next time you hear some experts say that the national debt does not matter, ask them about how adversarial governments are using the billions of dollars they receive every month compliments of the US taxpayers. open.substack.com/pub/chiefphd...

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Moral Relativism: Virtual reality can foster an environment where moral relativism thrives. As individuals interact with different virtual worlds, they may encounter alternative moral frameworks or scenarios that challenge their preexisting ethical beliefs. open.substack.com/pub/chiefphd...

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Politics is the art of selling promises that you have no chance to make good on, to voters who are both gullible enough to believe you, and who won’t hold you accountable for selling them a bill of goods. open.substack.com/pub/chiefphd...

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The Low Rent Fourth Estate - They’re In the Business of Entertainment: open.substack.com/pub/chiefphd...

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The devolution of the Fourth Estate in the US has left citizens with only social media platforms that are easily turned into propaganda machines for wealthy interests. open.substack.com/pub/chiefphd...

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Today Americans have an angry relationship with the federal government. One that reeks of disappointment and rising rage. They see a system that is rigged against them by the wealthy and politically powerful. open.substack.com/pub/chiefphd...

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These two decisions by the Supreme Court are part of a pattern of decisions that are designed to dismantle Madison’s Republic and replace it with a modernized version of eighteenth-century monarchy – the very model which was the reason for the Revolutionary War. open.substack.com/pub/chiefphd...

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America stands at a crossroads; the choice is between reform that builds a more equitable society or a descent into deeper division, violence, and upheaval. open.substack.com/pub/chiefphd...

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While identity politics has played a crucial role in advancing justice and equality, its future will depend on finding ways to balance individuality with collective solidarity. open.substack.com/pub/chiefphd...

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The balkanization of American society by identity politics is a major loser because increasing numbers of Americans are in the same boat – watching the American Dream fade and facing futures that are more like servitude than citizenship. open.substack.com/pub/chiefphd...

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Coalitions are the backbone of politics, and the instruments of societal progress. They determine the capacity of leaders to win elections, implement policies, and maintain public support. open.substack.com/pub/chiefphd...

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To understand how the Democrats got to this low-and-going-lower point, you must go back to the Clinton Presidency. There is a reason that republicans hold Clinton in high regard. He opened the door that they drove through. open.substack.com/pub/chiefphd...

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Because of a lawless act, the opportunity has arisen to reform a system which parasitically feeds off Americans. An opportunity not taken is an opportunity wasted. People over profits or profits over people? That is the question. What is your answer? open.substack.com/pub/chiefphd...

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No actions by any government body, individual or corporation has done more damage to Madison’s Republic than two of the Supreme Court’s most anti-democratic decisions. open.substack.com/pub/chiefphd...

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I recently watched one of the talking heads on MSNBC gush effusively about the oratorical prowess of Obama. She layered complement upon complement in what seemed an effort to avoid the obvious - that dog didn’t hunt. open.substack.com/pub/chiefphd...

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Subscribe to my Substack for Free and Get Notices of New Posts Politics is the art of selling promises that you have no chance to make good on, to voters who are both gullible enough to believe you, who won’t hold you accountable for selling them a bill of goods. open.substack.com/pub/chiefphd...

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The Democrats lost a substantial part of the working class – Whites, Blacks, Asian, Latino - because they treated each as a Balkanized silo. The same is true of the Generations. open.substack.com/pub/chiefphd...

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The core idea of the masters of the political universe was that there were sub-tribes whose members claimed their assigned tribe as an identity, and that these tribes could be welded together to form a ruling coalition. open.substack.com/pub/chiefphd...

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In order to be an American, all one had to do was to commit to the political ideology centered on the ideals of liberty, equality, and Madisonian Republicanism. That’s what it meant to be an American. open.substack.com/pub/chiefphd...

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The question most Democrats are still processing is, “how did we lose to a man found liable for rape, a convicted felon and fraudster.” The answer is clear. Identity politics is a major loser on the national stage. chiefphd.substack.com/p/balkanizat...

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It is a sobering thing to contemplate – that the survival of Madison’s Republic may depend on a second war of independence, this time against enemies domestic. That devolution may have to be reversed by revolution. open.substack.com/pub/chiefphd...

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Today Americans have an angry relationship with the federal government. One that reeks of disappointment and rising rage. They see a system that is rigged against them by the wealthy and politically powerful. open.substack.com/pub/chiefphd...

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To be clear, I am not making a political statement but observing that Americans’ loose connection with reality and their addiction to virtual alternatives makes them vulnerable to manipulation in ways that other national populations are not. chiefphd.substack.com/p/confessing...

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The Low Rent Fourth Estate - They’re In the Business of Entertainment: open.substack.com/pub/chiefphd...

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The political reality is that, in a country with such excessive income and wealth inequality there are only two coalitions, the oppressed and hopeless and the wealthy and powerful. open.substack.com/pub/chiefphd...

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The results of the 2024 election are a lesson for all politicians and parties. The response to the results will determine which party learns from the experience. The one that learns best will dominate the rest of the decade open.substack.com/pub/chiefphd...

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So, how did the ironic become reality? Trump is no FDR. How did he come to lead a coalition of the downtrodden, the shafted, and the screwed? open.substack.com/pub/chiefphd...

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I'm a political/social theorist with a PhD from Strathclyde University in Scotland, an MMS from the Sloan School at MIT and a degree from the University of Texas. I write non-partisan posts about political & social issues. Subscribe to my Substack for Free chiefphd.substack.com

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The contrast between the Harris campaign and the opposition could not be starker. The GOP realized there was a large, and organically evolving coalition that crossed all the boundaries that the Democrats were so intent on. I called it the coalition of the screwed. open.substack.com/pub/chiefphd...

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