europe
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Those Who Sided With Viktor Orban Will Be Damned, Authoritarianism Is A Loser
I spent some time this afternoon upstairs looking for a column in a back issue of Foreign Affairs. I knew it contained the essence of what I wanted to stress in this column. That followed the most welcome news that Peter Magyar’s center-right Tisza party was projected to win Hungary’s parliamentary election, bringing an end… Continue reading
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Laughter In The Midst Of Trump’s Iran War, ‘Can You Help Me Lift The Couch?’
Donald Trump spent the weekend pleading with other countries, including China, to help him out of the mess he created in the Strait of Hormuz with his erratic and needless war with Iran. Perhaps my upbeat mood today is because of the blizzard that socked in much of our state and brought calm to many… Continue reading
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Actions Must Follow Recognition Of State Of Palestine By European Countries
Sunday during the Willy Street Parade, part of the Williamson Street Festival, a pro-Palestinian contingent of walkers and activists made the push for an end to the destruction of Gaza and the killing of people. They also stressed for awareness about the need for a Palestinian State. That portion of the parade on the Madison… Continue reading
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