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After six weeks of nonsense, I have to ask: Why are we Americans so politically stupid?

After six weeks of nonsense, I have to ask: Why are we Americans so politically stupid?

by Stephen Hunter | Dec 16, 2020 | Featured, Politics, Residents

With 70% of Republicans still believing that the election was stolen, I’m wondering why we Americans are so politically dim.

As 400,000 face death, America focuses on the holidays

As 400,000 face death, America focuses on the holidays

by Stephen Hunter | Dec 8, 2020 | Featured, Politics, Residents, The Big Smoke Arena

With 15 million cases, 200,000 deaths and COVID running free in 48 states, I was asked what it’s like to live in this America. Well…

Reading in the time of cholera…or COVID

Reading in the time of cholera…or COVID

by Stephen Hunter | Nov 15, 2020 | Book Reviews, Featured, Society

With America on the cusp of another lockdown, reading will become the primary occupation for many. But what author suits the time we’re living in?

After six weeks of nonsense, I have to ask: Why are we Americans so politically stupid?

Laughter is the best medicine: Donald’s immunity to humour

by Stephen Hunter | Nov 14, 2020 | Featured, Quirky, Society

Multiple sources have all said the same thing: Donald Trump has no sense of humour. Which is fitting, considering his Presidency was motivated by a punchline.

Trump’s post-election tantrum is bordering on a coup d’etat

Trump’s post-election tantrum is bordering on a coup d’etat

by Stephen Hunter | Nov 13, 2020 | Featured, Politics, Residents

Even to his most ardent followers, Donald Trump’s post-election behaviour has been a disaster, leaving America without leadership in a time of crisis.

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