Part of the appeal of Donald Trump’s gauzy promise to “Make America Great Again” is that it’s vague enough to appeal to constituencies who have little more than an unfocused nostalgia for some mythical golden age in the American past.
Subscribing to Campaign Trails is probably the smartest thing I’ve done in the last 10 years. There is one observation, I am absolutely certain is accurate. If American democracy survives this election cycle, future Presidential debates, should have a respected historian sit as one of the moderators on the panel. Same for VP, Senate and House election debates. Same for State elections.
Kevin, I always thought W wanted to bring us back to the age of the Robber Baron, but only financially--he didn't particularly obsess over the social issues except where they could help him electorally (see: Karl Rove). Now we have Trump divining the whole package. My grandchildren could end up in the same boat as my grandparents! Vote, people!
Subscribing to Campaign Trails is probably the smartest thing I’ve done in the last 10 years. There is one observation, I am absolutely certain is accurate. If American democracy survives this election cycle, future Presidential debates, should have a respected historian sit as one of the moderators on the panel. Same for VP, Senate and House election debates. Same for State elections.
Leave it to an historian to come up with a bumper sticker!
Kevin, I always thought W wanted to bring us back to the age of the Robber Baron, but only financially--he didn't particularly obsess over the social issues except where they could help him electorally (see: Karl Rove). Now we have Trump divining the whole package. My grandchildren could end up in the same boat as my grandparents! Vote, people!