Whiskey & Wry

19. Did the State Department arm ISIS?

In a recent interview with Democracy Now!, Wikileaks’ Julian Assange asserted that the whistle-blower organization has evidence that Hillary Clinton's State Department helped arm the Islamic State (a.k.a., ISIS): “So, those Hillary...

19. Did the State Department arm ISIS?

In a recent interview with Democracy Now!, Wikileaks’ Julian Assange asserted that the whistle-blower organization has evidence that Hillary Clinton's State Department helped arm the Islamic State (a.k.a., ISIS): “So, those Hillary...

18. The DNC Leaks and Domestic Propaganda

Have you ever been struck by "media bias" of one variety or another? Have you encountered "news" that seems intended to further a specific agenda, rather than serving as an objective source of information? WikiLeaks' recent...

18. The DNC Leaks and Domestic Propaganda

Have you ever been struck by "media bias" of one variety or another? Have you encountered "news" that seems intended to further a specific agenda, rather than serving as an objective source of information? WikiLeaks' recent...

17. A Safe Space for Non-Voters

Every four years, Americans are treated to the same, tired, sanctimonious twaddle — this year, we're told, is the Most-Important-Election-Ever, and invariably, we're urged to vote for the "Lesser of Two Evils," a...

17. A Safe Space for Non-Voters

Every four years, Americans are treated to the same, tired, sanctimonious twaddle — this year, we're told, is the Most-Important-Election-Ever, and invariably, we're urged to vote for the "Lesser of Two Evils," a...

16. Political Conventions — Carnivals of Buncombe

Observing the political scene of his day, H.L. Mencken once described democracy as "the worship of jackals by jackasses," and a "pathetic belief in the collective wisdom of individual ignorance."...

16. Political Conventions — Carnivals of Buncombe

Observing the political scene of his day, H.L. Mencken once described democracy as "the worship of jackals by jackasses," and a "pathetic belief in the collective wisdom of individual ignorance."...

15. Berned by the DNC

On the opening night of the Democratic National Convention, Bernie Sanders dashed the hopes of his most ardent supporters by conceding the nomination. As Sanders urged the crowd to rally behind Hillary...

15. Berned by the DNC

On the opening night of the Democratic National Convention, Bernie Sanders dashed the hopes of his most ardent supporters by conceding the nomination. As Sanders urged the crowd to rally behind Hillary...

14. Peter Thiel and his Endorsement of Trump

Peter Thiel, a co-founder of PayPal, recently made waves by endorsing Donald Trump for President at the Republic National Convention (RNC). A professed libertarian, Thiel proclaimed himself a Republican in his much-anticipated speech....

14. Peter Thiel and his Endorsement of Trump

Peter Thiel, a co-founder of PayPal, recently made waves by endorsing Donald Trump for President at the Republic National Convention (RNC). A professed libertarian, Thiel proclaimed himself a Republican in his much-anticipated speech....