The Spirited Reasoner

In 1996, Congress adopted what looks like today as a starry-eyed approach to social media. Take a look at a few of the preamble clauses found in subsection (a) of…

Anyone watching political news these days can be forgiven for a sense of utter confusion. On any given evening we can expect to be treated to at least one story…

Several polls have been released over the past few weeks, all showing that Donald Trump maintains a substantial approval rating among Republicans. One of these polls from Iowa indicated that…

For those of you who may not have seen a homeless camp, allow the Spirited Reasoner to paint the following picture, albeit from a distance: You’re driving along an interstate…

For the past twenty years or so, Americans have been treated to Congress’s favorite game: debt ceiling brinksmanship. The game requires two teams: one Republican, one Democrat. The rules of…