U.S. Congress shows some grit
As we watch American civilization crumble day by day, we cannot help but wonder what... The post U.S. Congress shows some grit first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
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European Multi Party PR & American Two Party FPTP Electoral Systems: Built on Coalitions
The European electoral system is based on Proportional Representation (PR) with multiple parties while the American electoral system is based on the First Past The Post (also known as Single…
November 4, 2025 US Midterm Elections
Went to an election watch party, that turned into an academic forum with all the celebratory air sucked out of it, as the panel was stacked with pessimists who see…
Three Ways to Improve American Politics
I am writing this as a citizen of a world (and also as someone with a degree in Political Science) that no matter where we live are strongly impacted by…
Will a tragic coincidence end the American experiment?
The United States has been around for 250 years. It has proven to be resilient,... The post Will a tragic coincidence end the American experiment? first appeared on Views from…
Is the populist fever breaking?
Populism, particularly the right-wing variety, has had a good run lately. Liberal democracy has been... The post Is the populist fever breaking? first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Two Americas
Americans may be the most individualistic of people. And there has always been two sides... The post Two Americas first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Sometimes “the people” are wrong
Donald J. Trump represents the worst of his country—the archetype of the ugly American. I... The post Sometimes “the people” are wrong first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Historical Mythology – WWII: The Anti-Fascist War
As we watch the direction the American Trump regime is taking today we are seeing a lot of commentary and memes referencing how the allies went to war against German…
Historical Mythology – WWII: The Anti-Fascist War
As we watch the direction the American Trump regime is taking today we are seeing a lot of commentary and memes referencing how the allies went to war against German…
The U.S. changes sides, whither Canada?
Donald Trump and his MAGA colleagues have decided to do more than abandon America’s fight... The post The U.S. changes sides, whither Canada? first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
America chooses ignorance
Back in days long past, in a place called Camelot, John F. Kennedy ruled as... The post America chooses ignorance first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
I’m Supposed to Write a Blog Post Today
When I rebooted this blog in the fall of 2018 I made a commitment to post at least once a month and so far I have kept that promise to…
I’m Supposed to Write a Blog Post Today
When I rebooted this blog in the fall of 2018 I made a commitment to post at least once a month and so far I have kept that promise to…
The political demise of Donald Trump, which suddenly appears possible, would herald big changes for UCP
Well, you didn’t exactly hear this first here, but it sure is starting to look like Donald Trump is done like dinner! The political demise of the U.S. president, if…
The death of nuclear restraint?
The recent altercation between Israel and Iran culminating in the U.S bunker-bombing of Iran’s nuclear... The post The death of nuclear restraint? first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
USA Concentration Camps
One commenter noted that Homan isn’t human. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/us-man-denied-entry-1.7583146 The media is going to feature a non-ending supply of stories about people who voted for the Leopards Eating Faces GOP, only…
I still have hopes for our southern neighbours
Quite a few years ago I spent three years working for a major oil company... The post I still have hopes for our southern neighbours first appeared on Views from…
The populist right’s favourite country is a failing state
U.S. President Donald Trump is a great admirer of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Indeed,... The post The populist right’s favourite country is a failing state first appeared on Views…
We shouldn’t forget our American history
From the 17th to the 20th centuries was an imperial age for leading European countries.... The post We shouldn’t forget our American history first appeared on Views from the Beltline.