Category Archives: Politics

Selective Outrage Over Venezuela Exposes Global Hypocrisy on Democracy

Posted on January 3, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I’m not Trump’s biggest fan—but I’m even less impressed by international leaders who suddenly discovered their love for “democracy” after years of silence about Venezuela. If elections matter, they matter everywhere. And pretending otherwise isn’t principle—it’s cowardice. Continue reading →

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Not Converted, But Listening

Posted on October 4, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

I can’t say I’ve completely flipped my position on many issues over the years. If anything, I’ve probably just softened around the edges. My core beliefs are as solid as they’ve ever been. But I have grown more resigned to … Continue reading →

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Check Your Politics at the Theater Door

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

There’s a simple magic to going to the movies. For two hours, the lights dim, the world outside fades away, and we’re swept into another reality. Lately, though, it feels like an uninvited guest is showing up at every screening: … Continue reading →

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This is All Too Familiar: Dementia and Denial

Posted on July 14, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

NOTE: Clearly, the biggest story anywhere is the shooting of former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania. I have some thoughts about what happened there – and why – but I also have thoughts about commenting on anything … Continue reading →

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A history of first presidential press conferences

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

If you have been following the news, you’ve likely seen a number of stories about President Joe Biden and his lack of interaction with the news media. To be more accurate, the President’s team appears to have completely shielded him … Continue reading →

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The definition of insanity…

Posted on January 26, 2009 by Douglas Blaine

So we now have a Secretary of the Treasury who has officially stated that he was unfamiliar with certain parts of the IRS regulations. Pardon me? The guy tasked with leading the IRS isn’t really sure how they do business? … Continue reading →

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Penny-wise and pound foolish… or perhaps, just plain foolish

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Douglas Blaine

>Cobb County’s Republican Party has a history of being communications-challenged. Back in 2000, the party’s Web site was amateurish, being long-winded and overloaded with elephant icons. In subsequent years, the site was simplified and then complicated, but the goal was … Continue reading →

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