COVID was not the only virus. Hubris affected public health.
Trust Issues in Science Amidst Pandemic Response The real problem in America isn’t a lack of scientific knowledge; it’s a crisis of trust. This erosion of trust didn’t just happen out of nowhere. The leaders of our government agencies, public health organizations, and mainstream media seem to have prioritized their fear of dissent over transparency, […]
The Price of Hubris: NPR’s downfall serves as a warning for the media
This week, President Trump issued an executive order aimed at reducing public funding to NPR and PBS. While the budget discussions date back two years, the timing stirs up considerable debate about the media’s role in self-assessment. I’ve often criticized various actions taken by the administration against the press, including barring the Associated Press from […]
Musk’s sloppiness and hubris will doom his dreams of government efficiency
Elon Musk recently posted a short message on his social media site X that should worry all Americans, especially his friend, President-elect Donald Trump. This comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in an interview that the United States “cannot force us to 'sit down and listen' at the negotiating table.” We are an independent […]
Hubris meets Nemesis: How an overzealous Jack Smith elected Donald Trump
While desperately trying to find someone to blame, Anyoneregarding the election of alleged former fascist Donald Trump, the Democratic Party establishment has overlooked one key culprit: Special Counsel Jack Smith. Mr. Smith has faced criticism from both the right and the left, but neither side has fully grasped the root of the problem. Trump supporters […]
Why are the Democrats losing? Hubris.
The Democratic political class can't believe they could lose to Donald Trump again. “How could anyone vote for that guy?” they complain. “He's absolutely gorgeous!” In a sense, they have a point. Trump is gauche. His recent remarks about Arnold Palmer are the latest in a long line of cryptic statements and improvisations. But mixed […]