Sanity Tries to Restore Itself—and Gets Shoved Out the Door
Will America to Come to its Senses Again? by Mark M. Bello It’s happened before. Every so often, American politics produces moments where citizens must feel they live in some alternative universe. But then . . . A politician tones it down, two opponents speak like adults, or someone once fueled by outrage suddenly […]
Impact of USAID Shutdown: Let Them Eat Cake
Foreign aid is more than policy—it’s a reflection of national values. Former USAID senior manager Clifford Brown discusses the dismantling of USAID and its lasting global impact on the Lean to the Left Podcast.
STATE OF THE COUNTRY: Shame on Trump; Shame on Us
by Mark M. Bello Many friends and colleagues I speak with feel the country is doing “fine,” that who’s president doesn’t really matter. But America is not fine, or stable, or immune to collapse. We have spent years pretending our institutions will save us, that the Constitution is self-enforcing, and no single leader could break […]
In Interview, US Senate Candidate Brandon Brown Rips Trump, Graham on Shutdown
In this special episode of the Lean to the Left Podcast, Democrat Brandon Brown from Greenville, South Carolina, discusses his Senate candidacy against Senator Lindsey Graham and rips both Trump and Graham on the impact of the government shutdown.
Can Progressives Win in South Carolina? Mac Deford Weighs In
The “Dixie Dems” podcast on Lean to the Left just hosted a compelling conversation with Mac Deford, who is vying for the Democratic nomination for South Carolina’s first congressional district seat, currently occupied by Nancy Mace, who is making a gubernatorial run. The conversation provided insights into Deford’s vision for South Carolina and his campaign […]
The Gullibility Vote: Millions Fell for Trump—Again
by Mark M. Bello According to The Atlantic, “Tens of millions of Americans voted for President Donald Trump in the belief that he would be competent. They might not have been thrilled that Trump is a convicted felon or pleased with his role in the violent attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021. Many […]
THE CRIMINAL UNETHICAL PRESIDENT PART II
Criminal or Unethical Behavior Committed While in Office by Mark M. Bello Part I of our series on the most criminal, unethical president in American history focused on Donald Trump’s behavior before becoming president. Our conclusion was that there was more than enough smoke to ignite a fire that would prevent this man from ever […]
THE UNETHICAL-CRIMINAL PRESIDENT: Donald Trump’s Confusing Rise to Power
PART ONE: Before He Came Down the Escalator by Mark M. Bello Americans have literally millions of opinions about Donald Trump. Some adore him. Some like his willingness to say and do things other presidents wouldn’t consider. Some single-issue voters hold their nose and vote for him because he supports their single issue. Many voters […]
The Pay to Play Presidency
In a move that blurs the thin line between political power and personal enrichment, President Donald Trump is again at the center of controversy—this time, over a meme coin tied directly to his name. According to recent reports, the Trump-associated cryptocurrency surged in value following the announcement that high-dollar investors in the coin would be eligible to attend a private dinner with the President himself.