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Archena August 15, 2024August 15, 2024Current, Wednesday2024 election analysis, campaign strategy, Democratic nominee, election predictions, Harris vs Trump, Kamala Harris 2024, media coverage, political polling trends, presidential debates, voter sentiment

Will Harris Hold Onto Her Lead?

July 21, 2024: Democrats: Yay, we have a candidate that isn’t Biden! July 22, 2024: Democrats: Oh, our candidate is Harris. Yay? August 6, 2024: Democrats: Crap. Okay, I’m going to say this for the umpteenth time: the polls are crap. Yes, three months out, it’s STIL:L too early. Undecideds really start to solidify about two months out. Following the poll numbers is pointless. But who can resist a pretty bouncing ball? At this point in time, I’m still only … Continue reading “Will Harris Hold Onto Her Lead?”

Archena August 12, 2024August 12, 2024Current, WednesdayBoycott, Christianity, France, global cooperation, hypocrisy, International Relations, love over hate, Olympics, unity

Olympic Level Malice

Childless cat lady here. Overweight, virgin, disabled and Christian. All the things that it’s okay to make fun of nowadays. Also, cranky and not taking any of the nonsense. Losers punch down. Why bother worrying about what losers think? If you’re the kind of loser who thinks you have to denigrate others in order to improve yourself, you’re not only a loser but you’re going to stay a loser. Until you figure out that kicking the guy who’s down just … Continue reading “Olympic Level Malice”

Archena July 26, 2024July 26, 2024Current, WednesdayAmerican politics, American stability, centrism, Democrat Party, Media bias, party realignment, political behavior, political parties, Political polarization, social media metrics

America Will Survive: The Myth of American Polarization

Heck, it’ll even thrive. The Democrat Party, not so much. For the last several years there has been an incessant drumbeat of polarization. Turn on any outlet, major, minor or just some guy on YouTube and all you will hear is how polarized the US has become. The events of the last three weeks seem to seal the deal for many people. But it’s still not true. America remains as insanely centrist as she’s always been. Seriously, America’s centrism is … Continue reading “America Will Survive: The Myth of American Polarization”

Archena May 20, 2024May 20, 2024Current, WednesdayCivic engagement, Democratic Party, Election reform, Government accountability, New York City politics, Partisan politics, Political capture, Urban governance, Voter accountability, Voter apathy

Captured! Can NYC Save Itself?

If the public school systems had done their jobs, none of you would have clicked on that title because you’d already know the answer. Well, sit down kiddies and tighten those seat belts. Democratic Republicanism and how to actually use it coming warp speed at you right now! First off, the obvious. New York City is undeniably a captured polity. Polity is just fancy for the political entity and those affected – you know, pretty much everyone under the authority … Continue reading “Captured! Can NYC Save Itself?”

Archena April 22, 2024April 22, 2024Current, WednesdayConspiracy theories, Core values, Critical thinking, Evidence-based reasoning, Ideological debates, Opportunism, Political ideologies, Political movements, Pragmatic approaches, Rationality

There are NO RINOS or DINOS – Why Conspiracy Theories Do More Harm Than Good

Being a good little political scientist, I will start by defining my terms. Conspiracy Theory: Any supposition, hypothesis, theory or other firm conviction that is maintained despite any and all evidence or logic that might lead to a contrary conclusion. The astute among you will have noticed that by this definition, virtually anything can be a conspiracy theory. The really observant will have realized that the definition doesn’t care if the conviction is correct or not. It’s the irrational level … Continue reading “There are NO RINOS or DINOS – Why Conspiracy Theories Do More Harm Than Good”

Archena April 3, 2024April 3, 2024Current, Wednesdaycivil rights, Democratic Party, illegal immigration, Immigration policies, Job market, Party base, Policy critique, Political polarization, Political strategy, Voter demographics

Is Illegal Immigration Good for the Democrats?

They think so but they are most likely wrong. Very, very wrong. Since the Eighties with roots going back into the Civil Rights era the Democrats have tooled themselves as the party of civil rights for the oppressed. Their policies have been unmitigated disasters for all the people they ‘helped’ but owning the media has its perks, right? I mean, until you don’t own the media anymore. At least not the media anyone watches. The Democrats literally do not know … Continue reading “Is Illegal Immigration Good for the Democrats?”

Archena March 28, 2024March 28, 2024Current, WednesdayAmerican media, Democratic Party, Election dynamics, Hypocrisy in politics, Joe Biden, Media bias, Political awareness, Political discourse, Public trust, Trump presidency

Do Americans Notice the Hypocrisy?

Yep, they sure do. But you can be forgiven for thinking otherwise. Media of all stripes tends to play up the egregious and the stupid. The left assures us all conservatives are mouth breathing morons that hate democracy and science. The right shows us blue haired crazies spouting that nonsense. Free speech is dangerous in the wrong hands and yet the blue haired crazies are out to save democracy. Forget hypocrisy, they can’t even manage logical consistency! Let’s not be … Continue reading “Do Americans Notice the Hypocrisy?”

Archena March 13, 2024March 14, 2024Current, Wednesday#AmericanPolitics, #ConservativeBase, #DonaldTrump, #Election2024, #PartyCollapse, #PoliticalAnalysis, #PoliticalShift, #RepublicanParty, #TrumpAdministration, #TwoPartySystem

What if the Republican Party Collapsed and No One Noticed?

If you aren’t one of the three folks who actually listen to me from time to time, you may not have heard me rant about a ‘party system shift’. It’s nothing particularly new to American politics. Depending on who you ask we’re due for Number 6 or Number 7. Personally, I think we’re on 6.5 but let’s just go with 7. Everyone is familiar with our two party system. What most folks aren’t aware of is that those parties collapse … Continue reading “What if the Republican Party Collapsed and No One Noticed?”

Archena February 21, 2024February 23, 2024Current, WednesdayBoycott, Business disruptions, City regulations, Civic engagement, Economic impact, Economic justice, Interstate commerce, Labor movement, Logistics, NYC, Policy advocacy, Protests, Supply chain, Trade, Traffic congestion, Transportation, Truckers, Trucking industry, Trucking rights, Trump judgment, Urban policies

Keep on Truckin’! Anywhere But New York!

When you’re running a senile old man and have to abuse the justice system in a vain attempt to keep his opponent out of the race, maybe you should reconsider your life choice to be a political party. No one expected a fair verdict out of that kangaroo court, or New York for that matter, but the insanely egregious judgment left even my cranky jaw dropping. I’ll spare you the words my cat had to endure. You’ll be happy to … Continue reading “Keep on Truckin’! Anywhere But New York!”

Archena February 14, 2024February 15, 2024Current, Wednesdaybiden, Democrat, Politics

Is Biden a Stalking Horse?

That’s probably the intention of the Democrat Party at this point. Will it work? If you define ‘work’ in this case as ‘backfire massively’, yes, it’ll work great. You young ‘uns are waiting for me to define ‘stalking horse’, aren’t you? This is why glare smilies exist, you know! Smilies are emojis. You are holding a dozen universities in your hand but looking up stalking horse is too much trouble? I’m not even touching the fact that you didn’t know … Continue reading “Is Biden a Stalking Horse?”

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Will Harris Hold Onto Her Lead?

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Olympic Level Malice

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Captured! Can NYC Save Itself?

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There are NO RINOS or DINOS – Why Conspiracy Theories Do More Harm Than Good

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Is Illegal Immigration Good for the Democrats?

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Do Americans Notice the Hypocrisy?

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