2018 was a year of excess. In fact, there were many times when I thought the world had completely lost the plot. But there are important lessons amongst the wreckage.
All I want for Christmas: These sustainable goals for America’s fragile state
Confronting America’s deeper issues means looking at it through its fragility, rather than the superpower status it cultivates.
The Midterms are done, but what happens to the Republicans now?
Now that the dust has officially settled, the future for the Republicans is now much clearer. Here’s what yesterday means for tomorrow.
No Moore, no problem: Why the Democrats barely dinted the Republican party in Alabama
The Democrats stunning win in Alabama might be historic, but it certainly does not represent any sort of blow to the Republicans, or a turning of the tide.
Et tu, Ivanka? Will she save Trump from himself?
With Ivanka having the ear of the President, I do not believe we should focus on nepotism. I believe we should look at her clashing political views.
Turnbull echoing the sighs of the old republic
Considering the results from similar votes overseas, Malcolm Turnbull’s vague “one day” committal to the Australian Republic may be the best option.
Trump is Stockholm to my syndrome: Day 4 of GOP convention
As Phil Collins put it, one more night! The only thing left to do was properly anoint Trump and set moderation aflame.
Drowning in the warm malaise: Day 3 of GOP convention
During the penultimate day of the GOP convention the crowd turned on Ted Cruz before turning on the waterworks. Poor Ted.
U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan’s Endorsement of Donald Trump, seriously.
The video of Paul Ryan’s endorsement of the man he was likely to replace at GOP nominee, Donald Trump, says more than his words claim. The ayes have it.
Recommended Reads: Lara Logan, porn, hooch and Ukraine
From Lara Logan and her inaccurate reporting over Benghazi, to Republican Presidential nominee in-fighting, Richard Jackson drops his favourite reads of the fortnight…