Monthly Archives: September 2025

About Those Priorities

Posted on September 30, 2025 by Joe Benning

The absurdity of the moment is almost beyond belief. Almost, because as it stands now, there is nothing that is beyond belief. Consider: The US Government is scheduled to “shut down” at 12.01 AM on October 1. But of course, … Continue reading →

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The Very Radical Idea of Capitalism

Posted on September 9, 2025 by Joe Benning

The results of a poll released by the Gallup Organization on Monday were very instructive. In the poll they asked each respondent if they had a positive image of capitalism “just off the top of your head”.  They also asked … Continue reading →

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The Embarrassing Senator Kaine

Posted on September 5, 2025 by Joe Benning

Tim Kaine, Virginia’s junior Senator decided to assert himself. At a Senate hearing for the nominee to be assistant secretary of State for democracy, human rights, and labor,  he pushed back against the nominee, Mr. Riley Barnes. Mr Barnes apparently … Continue reading →

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