We're getting the sort of 'compromise' American politics specializes in: the one where things are intentionally made worse for most people in the hopes that if things are made bad enough, the other side will cave. Alex Pareene americanbadbadly share on social
I grew up in a politically aware household: very civically-minded, good Minnesota liberals. Alex Pareene awarecivicallygood Change image and share on social
John Boehner was and is an unprincipled ward-heeler who simply couldn't weather the transition of the Republican Party from a corporatist party with a sizable conservative base to a purely conservative party. Alex Pareene baseboehnerconservative share on social
I'm not great on television. That's one reason I don't do it very often. Alex Pareene greatreasontelevision Change image and share on social
American politicians are responsive almost solely to the interests and desires of their rich constituents and interest groups that primarily represent big business. Alex Pareene americanbigbusiness Change image and share on social
In some future America, there could be a plausible Michael Bloomberg path to the Democratic nomination. I would love to read a column by a smart person actually attempting to persuade me of this, using evidence. Alex Pareene americaattemptbloomberg share on social
Political battles are won when the rich favor them. Alex Pareene battlefavorpolitical Change image and share on social
It's been possible for years to use a PC to watch and record over-the-air television broadcasts, and unencrypted cable television tuners have been available almost as long. But for a long time, you could only watch copyright-protected channels with a cable company-leased box. Alex Pareene airboxbroadcast share on social
Only a small rich fringe hates Social Security for disincentivizing 80-year-olds from seeking full-time employment. Alex Pareene disincentivizingemploymentfringe Change image and share on social
Some BuzzFeed articles are written by smart people who use complete sentences. Some of the disposable lists are witty and appear to have taken some effort to put together. Alex Pareene articlebuzzfeedcomplete Change image and share on social
