Category Archives: politics
The End of American Hegemony
As an early member of Generation X, I grew up amidst the world order that developed after World War II. The U.S. was a military superpower, but the limits of that power had been demonstrated quite clearly. The U.S. withdrew … Continue reading
Going Belly Up with Trickle Down
Oklahoma is a poster child for the failure of trickle down economics. Mind you, few leaders in this ruby red state will admit that. In fact, many earnestly believe in that long discredited economic theory. Their policies have led to … Continue reading
Shifting Partisanship in Oklahoma
Given the dominance of the Republican party, most of Oklahoma’s elections in November 2026 will effectively be determined in the closed Republican primaries in June and any runoff primaries in August. While over half of our registered voters are now … Continue reading
The Populist Tide
Time and tide tarry for no one, and both are on my mind these days due to the political change that is transforming our republic. The United States of America has the oldest continuously operating written constitution, but its structures … Continue reading
Oklahoma’s Education Struggles
This is a lengthy post about Oklahoma’s public schools. I’ll explore the state’s low rankings and delve into its history of student testing and achievement, student poverty, and finally school spending and taxation. I expect this might be my final … Continue reading
