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The Many Absurdities of 2020

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Joe Benning

Pennsylvania is one of 8 states that chooses its Supreme Court justices by election. Both the Democrats and Republicans nominate candidates; third party nominees are occasionally on the ballot as well. Election winners are placed on the Court for an … Continue reading →

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Mostly Peaceful Protests

Posted on August 26, 2020 by Joe Benning

“Other than that, Mrs Lincoln, how did you like the play?” Spurred by the killing of George Floyd while in police custody, protests against police violence—defined as the unjustified use of force—have erupted across America. These protests are invariably described … Continue reading →

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Battleground

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Joe Benning

The phrase battleground state has taken on a whole new meaning.  As reports from various urban battlefields come in, the picture of what is happening is becoming clear. Let’s summarize. (1) In a number of American cities protests turn into … Continue reading →

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A Failure of Governance

Posted on July 26, 2020 by Joe Benning

“The guerrilla must move amongst the people as a fish swims in the sea.” Mao Zedong “It is a general popular error to suppose the loudest complainers for the public to be the most anxious for its welfare.” Edmund Burke … Continue reading →

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Defunding the Police

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Joe Benning

People misunderstand what “activists” mean by “defund the police”. It doesn’t mean the abolition of policing. It does mean moving the jurisdiction of policing to another larger political entity—for instance moving the jurisdiction (and management responsibility) from the city to … Continue reading →

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While America Burns

Posted on May 31, 2020 by Joe Benning

Perhaps it was inevitable; it’s starting to look like 1968 again. According to press reports, at least 15 of America’s large cities have recently experienced what we decorously refer to as “civil unrest”. Needless to say, politicians—the people who are … Continue reading →

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