One of the things you learn about politics over the years is that when the going gets tough politically, leaders kick off wars to boost their poll numbers and distract the public from their domestic failures. Generally speaking, the weaker the target, the better. Margaret ...read more

Donald Trump is probably going to attack North Korea soon. If he does, there will be virtually no end to the destruction.  On Monday, we learned that Trump summoned not just the Senate leadership from both parties to the White House but, indeed, the entire Senate. It's unclear ...read more

There's a rather contentious presidential campaign underway in France. Bear with me on this. Here in the states, we like to think of France as a pleasant, idyllic land where wine, gourmet cuisine and mindblowing sex flow freely -- where college and healthcare are free, and where ...read more