The essential question that faces all policymakers is “what should we do about problem X.” That question has two parts. Once problem X has been identified, and a goal has been established (solving problem X), the remaining question becomes how. After all, we could dramatically reduce crime by locking citizens in their homes between, say,Continue reading “The Importance of How”
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They Really ARE Crazy
Between the Indiana legislature and the lunatic caucus in Congress, I’m increasingly reluctant to read the news these days. I scan the headlines and I force myself to read the articles I really need to see, but the process gets more difficult every day. The Indiana legislature is ignoring most of the actual work theyContinue reading “They Really ARE Crazy”
Crime–And That Pesky Data…
Last year, Indiana held municipal elections, and in Indianapolis, the Republican candidate for Mayor focused a lot of his attention on crime, especially “urban” crime. (Dog whistle, anyone??) Despite pouring some thirteen million dollars of his own money into that race, he failed to exceed the GOP’s baseline vote. Nevertheless, I expected that similar allegationsContinue reading “Crime–And That Pesky Data…”
Old-Time Republicanism
Here in Indiana, Eric Holcomb is completing his second and last term as Governor. He recently delivered his final “State of the State” address, and it was brief, filled with (moderately boring) policy successes and remaining priorities–and touchingly reminiscent of what Republicanism used to sound like. As John Krull wrote at The Statehouse File, Holcomb’s speechContinue reading “Old-Time Republicanism”
The Rest Of The Story
Yesterday, I linked to this essay in the American Prospect, written by historian Rick Perlstein. It identified the three sides of an “Infernal triangle,” which it identified as “authoritarian Republicans, ineffectual Democrats and a clueless media.” The essay was pithy–and in my opinion, perceptive enough–to warrant additional citation. I was especially struck by Perlstein’s analysis ofContinue reading “The Rest Of The Story”