Category: by Paul Jacob

Paul Jacob’s back from his long stint “on the road,” and he begins talking about a Turkish proverb and its significance for politics in these bizarre, dangerous times.

Paul is on the road, so it is time to reminisce — about a previous trek of his, to Hong Kong and Taiwan.

We want to be for the police, but that obviously cannot be unconditional. One cannot be “for” the police in a police state. Just as we cannot be “for” politicians who seek to turn America into a police state … or the cops that enforce the tyrannies of just such a state.

Just how sneaky can politicians get? Enough to make us spend a lot of effort and money to counter-​act their lies.

Paul’s on the road, and gives an explanation of what he is up to: think Michigan and Initiative.

Also covered is the sorry state of the current political landscape and practical things to do about it:

Finding the lead lining of a silver story from Florida — and other adventures.