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Is war with China inevitable?
Half of China's public believes that military conflict between China and the United States will occur within the next 10 years. This is one finding of the 2017 U.S. China Public Perceptions Opinion Survey, (the "Survey") published by the Committee of 100 (C100) during its annual conference, held last week in Washington D.C.
What is ‘democratic capitalism’ anyway ?
The first thing to understand is that "democracy' is a system of governance, and "capitalism" is an economic system. The genius of America has been to unite these two elements into a synergistic whole with the goal of providing every American "the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
A family discussion on President Trump
A few weeks ago, my column discussed the opponents to Mr. Trump. I divided them into three groups: the true believers, the pragmatists, and the anarchists. Among the pragmatists, I referenced "a church full of relatives".
Trump opposition’s rioting, violence raise specter of revolution against lawful authority
The most alarming aspect of the recent anti-Trump movement is the rioting and violence which has raised the specter of a revolution against the lawful authority of the United States federal government.
What’s happened to colleges in America?
Many Americans have been shocked and dismayed by the lawless behavior of students on several campuses protesting the Donald Trump election. What is going on?
The election is over, or is it?
The presidential election of 2016 has been the most dramatic in memory. Each candidate went up or down every week, shocking revelations came every few days, then a stunning victory - now this. Just when everyone thought it was over, up comes another chapter: recount petitions!
An open letter to Donald Trump: Give a new meaning to RINO!
For years, all politicians did about trends was talk, talk, talk. Then along comes Donald J. Trump speaking plain English and calling out the powers that be. People began to believe that maybe change really can happen -- if this guy can do what he says. So, they want to hear more. and what do they hear?
The Obama legacy: The re-tribalization of America
President Obama and others are beginning to talk seriously about his legacy. He has transformed the American presidency into an autocracy, the federal government into an oligarchy, and the American public into an anarchy composed of self-seeking tribes, each of whom views its success in terms of defeating its enemies.
School choice the Republican key to African-American votes
After detailing the shameful conditions of poverty, unemployment, crime, incarceration and failed schools which have developed under Democrat control of American cities for the past 50 years, Mr. Trump asked for the votes of African-Americans.
There’s still a case for Donald Trump
Along with many other Americans, I have watched as the Democrats' devilishly effective strategy to define Donald Trump as an evil, irresponsible dilettante politician has taken hold. And the worst part is that the candidate has helped them! Yet, looking at the forest instead of the trees, there are still extremely important r
Congressional sit-in? What?
Last week, American television caught glimpses on an extraordinary -- and amazing -- event. The entire contingent of House Democrats was sitting on the floor of the House! They weren't debating legislation; they weren't presiding over their committee sessions; they weren't making telephone calls to donors; they weren't trying to help their constituents get straight with the bureaucracy.
Donald Trump and the white vote
In my Washington Times column in mid-April, I noted that 50-60 percent of eligible American voters never vote, even for president. I also commented that, if any person or movement could mobilize these silent voters, they could dominate American politics. Finally, after researching previous elections, I concluded that it couldn't be done, even by Donald Trump.
LAWRENCE J. FEDEWA: Interpreting Mr. Trump
There is a sharp difference between the worlds of government and business in the way they talk. Donald Trump is facing that difference every day in his campaign for the presidency.
LAWRENCE J. FEDEWA: Rush Limbaugh: Culture warrior
Rush Limbaugh believes that there is no longer any consensus on the Judeo-Christian principles of morality upon which America was founded. This breakdown has left the nation with no rational basis by which to discern right from wrong. Instead, there has arisen an ethic based upon "us versus them", meaning that the new view of society has divided the population into various groups, each of which views its own success in terms of defeating one or more different groups.
LAWRENCE J. FEDEWA: The Republicans’ triangular firing squad
The 2016 Republican presidential nomination contest has taken an ugly turn as the contenders appear to be more intent on savaging each other than on discussing the issues of the day.
LAWRENCE J. FEDEWA: Understanding the Donald Trump voters
The first thing to be understood about the Donald Trump voters is the distinction between the messenger and the message. While Trump voters may or may not be impressed with Mr. Trump's personality, the essence of his appeal is his message. It is their approval of what he alone stands for which allows them to overlook his obvious faults as a candidate for the presidency. This factor is critical to understanding his support.
LAWRENCE J. FEDEWA: Will Donald Trump become the next Ross Perot?
The classic example of what can happen to a businessman who becomes a major political force and then fades into a spoiler -- all in one election cycle -- is the Ross Perot episode in 1992.
LAWRENCE J. FEDEWA: Will 2016 be 1968 revisited?
Recently, there have been some major disruptions of Donald Trump's rallies caused apparently by well-organized protestors. The aim of these protesters is to prevent Mr. Trump from speaking to the thousands of people who have come to hear him, using chants, assaults, and violence to create so much chaos that the rally cannot proceed.
LAWRENCE J. FEDEWA: Who is ‘this establishment’ against Donald Trump?
There is an increasingly well organized and well-funded group of people dedicated to stopping the Republican nomination of Donald J. Trump for president. Who are these people and why are they so opposed to Mr. Trump?
LAWRENCE J. FEDEWA: Recent Donald Trump-like political mavericks
Two of the most popular -- and unconventional -- candidates for their party's 2016 presidential nomination are Republican businessman Donald J. Trump and Democratic Senator Bernard Sanders. Sunday's column surveyed some historical "outsiders". Here are some notes about more recent "outside-the-box" campaigns for president. These "mavericks" will be remembered by many people living today.
