Paul’s Book Reviews
Six short book reviews: science fiction, historical nonfiction, fiction, young adult.
Conventional Wisdom, or What Passes for It
The conventional wisdom, once the dust from the 2020 elections settled, was that a 50-50 Senate, with just the vice president’s vote to break ties in the Democrat’s favor, wouldn’t be able to dump the filibuster, nor pass progressive legislation.
Father’s Day Fotoblog
You see where this is going, right? Read the books, get the hat.
Air-Minded: These Boots Are Made for Flyin’
I don’t doubt the bad guys knew who we were and where we lived. Whether they planned to take us out on the eve of World War Three is another thing.
Air-Minded: a Catastrophic Breakdown
This wasn’t just something slipping through the cracks. It was a catastrophic breakdown in training, scheduling, and leadership.
You Can’t Read That! Critical Race Theory
When I was in school, critical race theory hadn’t been invented … but it was definitely banned.
Appointment by Any Other Name
Gotta say, the documentation requirements for the federal travel ID are confusing.
This Isn’t Television
I can see why well-meaning people think bipartisanship is better than partisanship. I can also see why so many cling to a belief in trickle-down economics. In the television world of The West Wing, making concessions and getting along always works, and when the rich get richer they give workers raises and create new jobs for the unemployed.