American Affairs Desk: Are We Not Cheney?
By Mark KaufmanLatest installment of American Affairs Desk where Dick Cheney goes well beyond the infamous Jersey City Mayor and politcal boss Frank Hague who proclaimed “I AM THE LAW”, and considers himself above the laws of man. Perhaps he abides by the edicts of “The Law” from HG Wells’ Island of Dr. Moreau where […]
American Affairs Desk: The Conservative Obsession with Ronald Reagan
By Mark KaufmanAfter the first Republican presidential debate one thing is clear. Conservatives have an unhealthy obsession with one Ronald Wilson Reagan. As Bill Maher has said, it’s almost a gay thing. Talking about him longingly, trying to name any and all buildings, airports, strip malls after him, building monuments to the man, and worst […]
American Affairs Desk: Backpack Nation
By Mark KaufmanWhat’s with adults schlepping backpacks everywhere? A check of the contents of an adult American male and an American teenager reveals that somebody has some growing up to do: