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It’s Never Too Late: An Ode to Late Bloomers and Personal Reinvention
I love basketball, always have, always will.
Oct 3, 2021
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Finally, Trump is Listening to Richard Haass on Iran and Hormuz
I awoke this morning to the news that after the talks with Iran predictably failed, President Trump has decided blockade the Straight of Hormuz.
Apr 12
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Why Are We Here? Part II
Some Universal Thoughts on the BIG Questions: Updated with Thoughts About AI and With Some Help From AI
Feb 18
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In Praise of Rahm Emanuel -- Or At Least His Message
Rahm may not get the ‘28 Democratic nomination due to the structure of Democratic primaries, but he is smartest and most sensible Democratic politician…
Feb 3
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Democrats Just Won the Shutdown Fight though it Doesn't Look Like it Now
But it will be evident much before the Mid-terms, unless enough Rs vote to Extend the ACA tax credits
Nov 10, 2025
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Tariffs at the Supreme Court
Even if Trump loses, tariffs are likely here to stay
Nov 4, 2025
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Why Are We Here?
Some Universal Thoughts on the BIG Questions
Oct 26, 2025
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What Should Democrats Demand in the Looming Government Shutdown Standoff?
I don’t know if you can read this behind the paywall, but Ezra Klein has a great piece in today’s NYT arguing that conditions have changed since last…
Sep 7, 2025
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