“A Word (or two) on Ralph Nader”
Well, all the world knows that Ralphie boy has done it again. How should progressive Democrats react? Yes, we could talk about why, if one is really interested in changing the Democratic Party, one didn’t do what Governor Dean and Rep. Kucinich did, entering the Democratic primaries? Yes, we could engage in analysis of Nader’s ego needs (as some leaders have already done): why did he have to start on another one of his destructive ego trips outside of the Party? We could ask if, regardless of any other considerations, it is really helpful for progressive politics and policies for Nader to be doing what he is doing? (Apparently he really, really, deep down thinks that it is).
“A Firebell in the Night”
As is well known, a so-called "Gay Marriage" Constitutional Amendment has been introduced into the Congress. It is supported in full voice by the leader of one of the two major political parties (who just happens to be the President). What has not yet been widely recognized is that with its introduction, the United States has entered into what will in my view become the most serious Constitutional crisis since that which eventually led to the Civil War. This essay will present in outline form the principal reasons why I consider this to be the case. Over time, I hope to be returning to consider the issues in some more detail, as will, of course, many other commentators, over time.
Junkies Update: “On DOCTOR Dean”
From JUNKIE EDITOR MICHAEL CARMICHAEL
TPJ is honored to welcome Dr. Steven Jonas as a TPJ contributing author. Dr. Jonas opens with “On DOCTOR Dean.” Dr. Jonas, MD, MPH, MS is a Professor of Preventive Medicine at Stony Brook University (NY) and author of some twenty books.
Dr. Jonas is one of America's most perceptive Democratic political analysts. He has written two books expressing his political theories: The New Americanism and The 15% Solution.