by John L Micek

The political truism that citizens get the government they deserve is on full display in Chicago. Interpreted, the truism means voters choose their leaders, and if conditions do not turn out as hoped, they should have been more cautious before casti..

October 16, 2025

Crazy times: Top ten cartoons of the week

A government shutdown. Costs continuing to rise. Soldiers on the streets of American cities. Political enemies of the president targeted by his administration. Reporters forced out of the Pentagon. Outside of the peace deal between Israel and Hamas, ..

Not even a Gov. Trump can save California

Making Sense By Michael Reagan Will the ceasefire deal Donald Trump brokered in Gaza last? Will the end of the fighting between Israel and Hamas finally bring peace to a bloody and tragic corner of the Middle East after 77 years? Let’s pray so. Th..

The perils of managing money

My financial portfolio mainly consists of expired pizza coupons and a sense of mounting dread. I’ve never understood finance. Whenever people start to talk about 401ks or Roth IRAs at the dinner table, my brain abruptly shuts down and only revives..

Trump needs to end ‘big brotherism’ in his administration

Some heavy smokers who struggle to quit find vaping to be the only alternative that satisfies their craving for nicotine without the harmful tars and other chemicals that years of study tell us cause debilitating, even fatal diseases. And Donald Tru..

A lesson to liberals, courtesy of Bad Bunny

A few weeks later, it appears conservatives are still upset about Bad Bunny being picked to perform the Super Bowl halftime show. Bad Bunny's selection is the perfect litmus test for America at the moment. It's not a surprising choice, considering h..

How controversial are your Halloween decorations?

Tyrades! by Danny Tyree Remember the good old days when the biggest Halloween decorating controversy was whether the outdoor display should be erected before or after noon on October 30? Well, this year a South Carolina couple unwittingly panicked w..

October 15, 2025

Trump found his replacement for Roy Cohn

When Trump ran into trouble during his first term, he reportedly cried out, “Where’s my Roy Cohn?!” Alas, his favorite thug-fixer-lawyer had been dead since 1986 (having perished just six weeks after he was disbarred for fraud). Nobody in Trum..

October 14, 2025

I’m a fan of the new pope, but he got this one wrong

The two great debates of my lifetime have been the following: “Is it gravy or sauce” and “Can a pro-lifer support the death penalty.” The first conundrum is more controversial in my family. The second doesn’t have the philosophical gravita..

October 13, 2025

Fake authentic stuff

It’s called “messy authenticity,” and it’s the latest trend to clearly demonstrate America has lost its collective mind. Looking for a Maison Margiela sweater with unfinished threads and gaping holes? It’ll cost you nearly $1,500. How abou..

A different way to rank colleges

Do Boricua College, Bluefield State University, Elizabeth City State University, and Mississippi University for Women sound familiar to you? They are all part of Washington Monthly’s list of the best 25 colleges and universities in 2025. Over the ..

October 10, 2025

Shutdown drags on: Top ten cartoons of the week

The government shutdown grinds forward, with no end in sight and no deal on the horizon to bring together Republicans and Democrats. In other words, it's a mess, which isn't exactly new for Washington. Gary McCoy's shutdown cartoon, featuring a stude..

October 9, 2025

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