Author: By ERIC SONDERMANN
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SONDERMANN | The musky stench of Twitter
Barring another head fake or hiccup, Elon Musk, the wealthiest of trolls, will soon own Twitter. It is hard to imagine the platform becoming any more toxic and soul-crushing, both individually and societally. But anything is possible and the story of Twitter is that of the decline of manners and the descent of public discourse.…
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SONDERMANN | Sizing up the election in the homestretch
As the candidates round the final turn and enter the homestretch, let’s size up where things stand and the prospects ahead. This election year began with every expectation of a Republican rout. Rampant inflation and an unpopular president combined with the historical trend of off-year elections spelled a tidal wave that would drown Democratic dreams.…
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SONDERMANN | Sizing up the election in the homestretch
As the candidates round the final turn and enter the homestretch, let’s size up where things stand and the prospects ahead. This election year began with every expectation of a Republican rout. Rampant inflation and an unpopular president combined with the historical trend of off-year elections spelled a tidal wave that would drown Democratic dreams.…
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SONDERMANN | In defense of the political center
Question: What is the only thing you find these days in the middle of the road? Answer: A dead armadillo. That bit of humor points to what is increasingly and problematically our political condition. The political center is vanishing as the country further pulls to its embattled poles. Clearly, one’s perception of just where that…
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SONDERMANN | Student loan forgiveness – not black and white, but more wrong than right
Some issues warrant immediate reaction. Others take a few weeks to sort through and reach a conclusion. In that latter category, let’s reflect on President Joe Biden’s announced plan to cancel up to $10,000 of student loan debt for borrowers earning up to $125,000 per year ($250,000 for married couples) and to provide $20,000 of…
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SONDERMANN | Student loan forgiveness – not black and white, but more wrong than right
Some issues warrant immediate reaction. Others take a few weeks to sort through and reach a conclusion. In that latter category, let’s reflect on President Joe Biden’s announced plan to cancel up to $10,000 of student loan debt for borrowers earning up to $125,000 per year ($250,000 for married couples) and to provide $20,000 of…
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SONDERMANN | A Labor Day look at a changing political landscape
Eric Sondermann An old adage says that Labor Day represents the kickoff of the fall campaign. We only wish it were so. That has become one more dated bit of political wisdom. Campaigns are now almost perpetual. This one started long before the Memorial Day onset of summer, much less the Labor Day seasonal capstone.…
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SONDERMANN | The big question, the all-consuming dilemma
Eric Sondermann From Donald Trump’s candidacy to his surprise win to his one-term presidency and now well into his post-presidency, America has been exploring uncharted territory. Before conquering Hillary Clinton, Trump had to pull off what amounted to a hostile takeover of his own party. Throughout his 2016 campaign, he defied all laws of political…
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SONDERMANN | DPS tests our capacity for outrage
Eric Sondermann The start of a new school year is most often a time for hope and enthusiasm. The sad exception to that rule is if someone in your family has the misfortune of attending Denver Public Schools under its current governance and leadership. In this age of more than ample cynicism and even disgust,…
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SONDERMANN | On snowflakes, Democratic hypocrites and Kansas
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What do Tina Peters, big, hypocritical Democratic money and Kansas have in common? I’m not sure either. But that is the subject of this week’s column. In three parts. Let’s get started. First up, amidst Colorado’s summer heat, the idea of snowflakes is appealing. Those flakes from the sky will be here soon enough, inevitably…