“‘America First’ means ‘America Alone.’” – The Lonely Realist America First policy is anchored in a zero-sum world where “might makes right” and America necessarily needs to go it alone, taking whatever it wants from other countries. It has no need for trading partners, allies, or...
“Congress has ceded law-making authority to the President and no longer is functioning as an independent branch of government.” – The Lonely Realist WAKE UP CONGRESS! You are a co-equal branch of government, not an impotent captive of Presidential power. Heed Senator Rand Paul (R-KY): “I...
“Is American exceptionalism grounded in meritocratic capitalism or pluralistic diversity, equity and inclusion…, or both?” – The Lonely Realist Meritocratic success has defined America for more than 200 years...
“Does the Democratic Party Have a Future?” – The Lonely Realist James Carville, the Democratic Party’s uber-strategist, recently published an editorial in the New York Times that sets out his plan for Democratic Party success. Sadly, his proposals repeat the mistakes that have bedeviled voters Democrats for...
“What do 21st Century Conservatives and Liberals actually believe in?” – The Lonely Realist As TLR has noted, modern American political conservatism is founded on four “right wing” principles: fiscal restraint, furthering traditional American values, pursuing a strong national defense, and incentivizing capitalist Darwinism. The core...
“Are there limits to Executive Power?” – The Lonely Realist Three consecutive Presidents have excessively extended Executive Power and, as TLR has explained, the excessiveness has been Congress’s fault. Congress has been a passive observer to Constitutional erosion. The foundation of American democracy is the balancing...