Musings
This page is where you can find what I’m thinking about. Sometimes, I’ll discuss politics. But I might talk about sports, TV shows or movies I’m watching, or something completely random.
- The Iran Strikes and the Imminent Threat Standard
The only way for the strikes against Iran to be legal would be for Iran to be an imminent threat. They were not. Embellished claims about a long-term threat are moot. Those “threats” could have been debated before Congress and the U.N. before the strikes. The “long-term” self-defense argument is ridiculous. And here’s why. The… Read more: The Iran Strikes and the Imminent Threat Standard - What is the first duty of the American Government?
During his State of the Union address, President Trump asked lawmakers to stand if they agreed with the statement: “The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens.” It’s a false choice. And more importantly, it obscures what he’s actually doing to the Constitution itself. The False Dichotomy The… Read more: What is the first duty of the American Government? - The Tariff Ruling’s Real Victims Are Being Buried Under the Drama
The Supreme Court handed down one of the most consequential economic rulings in decades yesterday, and predictably, the media coverage has been swallowed whole by the spectacle. Trump calling his own appointed justices “a disgrace to our nation” and “an embarrassment to their families.” Governor Pritzker sending Trump a $8.7 billion invoice stamped “Past Due… Read more: The Tariff Ruling’s Real Victims Are Being Buried Under the Drama - Trump’s “Board of Peace” is anything but
On Thursday, Donald Trump convened the inaugural meeting of his “Board of Peace” at the U.S. Institute of Peace. He recently renamed the building after himself. He declared it “one of the most important days of our careers.” Representatives from 40+ nations gathered. Billions in pledges were announced. FIFA showed up to promise soccer fields.… Read more: Trump’s “Board of Peace” is anything but - Understanding the Impact of Amazon Boycotts
I’m an Amazon Affiliate. Which means every time I post a product link, I can count on two things: someone in the comments telling me not to shop at Amazon, and someone sliding into my inbox to correct my ethics. I get it. I do. The backlash against Bezos isn’t coming from nowhere. Amazon’s labor… Read more: Understanding the Impact of Amazon Boycotts