Brian Wilson and I tossed a parting bouquet to Biden after his 11 minute exit speech. You can hear the podcast on Brian’s Substack page by clicking here I commented that Biden’s exit speech was a no-win situation for Democrats. If Biden looked coherent, it made no sense for him to cancel his reelection campaign. […]
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Biden And The Mirage Of American Democracy
Counterpunch, July 26, 2024 Biden And The Mirage Of American Democracy by James Bovard Americans should tolerate no president invoking “the will of the people” to sanctify his crimes. Since late 2020, President Joe Biden has invoked “the will of the people” dozens of times to sanctify his power, including arbitrary decrees that were illegal […]
Biden’s parting deluge of deceit deserves damning
Biden’s parting deluge of deceit deserves damning by James Bovard, July 25, 2024 In a mere 11 minutes on Wednesday night, President Biden settled any doubts about whether he was fit for another four years of the presidency. Uncle Joe wrestled with the teleprompter like a slacker high school boy blindsided by trigonometry questions on […]
Biden’s Blather and American Democracy Gone Awry
Biden’s Blather and American Democracy Gone Awry by James Bovard, July 23, 2024 Since late 2020, President Joe Biden has invoked “the will of the people” dozens of times to sanctify his power, including arbitrary decrees that were illegal or unconstitutional. Biden’s invocations did not prevent his re-election campaign from being terminated behind closed doors […]
Biden Vindicates “Attention Deficit Democracy”
Another Vindication-via-Biden: “Rather than a democracy, we increasingly have an elective dictatorship. People are merely permitted to choose who will violate the laws and the Constitution.”
Jousting with Secret Service Debacles on the Brian Wilson Podcast
PODCAST ALERT VIA BRIAN WILSON: “The Two and Only, talk show legend Brian Wilson and best selling scribbler James Bovard, take on Secret Service Incompetence or FBI Non Compos Mentis? A distinction without a difference!” Brian Wilson opened the show by quipping that there “are only 110 long, hard, grueling days left to sharpen your […]
Tariffs Are Bipartisan Enemies of Freedom
Libertarian Institute, July 17, 2024 Tariffs Are Bipartisan Enemies of Freedom by James Bovard President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump both portray tariffs as magic wands to create national prosperity. Trump is calling for a 10% across-the-board tariff on imports, while Biden is imposing selective tariffs that he portrays as miracle cures for […]