David Phinney's Rough Cut

Pursuing Business as a Means for War and Peace

It’s time for Putin to pack up his bloody invasion and head home, go to his room and spend some quiet time reflecting on the death and destruction of…

Jul 25 • 

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June 2025

Riding Trump's Merry-Go-Round

It’s difficult to know what Trump means. He’s a merry-go-round of contradictory statements who says one thing one day and something different the next.

Jun 26 • 

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March 2025

Signaling a Dangerous Comedy of Errors in National Security

Not a single member of the chat group admits that what they discussed was “classified.” Not one national security official in the group asked "who the…

Mar 30 • 

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Vladimir Putin May Have the Last Laugh (at least for 30 days) Thanks to Donald Trump

Putin and Trump see themselves making great progress toward a lasting ceasefire in Ukraine. Others see the two increasingly distrusted leaders as…

Mar 19 • 

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How to Trigger a Tongue-Lashing Rumble at the White House: Talk About Logic, Facts and History

Visitors can easily get rolled. Be prepared, keep your eyes open and proceed with caution. Innocuous figures sitting on sofas are larger than they…

Mar 2 • 

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February 2025

In the Mood for a Lasting Relationship with a War Criminal and Terrorist State

Trump never cared much for Ukraine, he much prefers building a good relationship with Putin

Feb 14 • 

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January 2025

Trump World Wiggles and Squirms for a Ceasefire Plan in Ukraine

Shapeshifting signals emanating from Mar-a-Lago reflect a confounding effort to escape another deadly and chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal and find a fair…

Jan 13 • 

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November 2024

It's Dawning on Trump that Russia's War with Ukraine Can't Be Solved in "One Day"

Under almost any scenario, there will be no lasting peace, only a possible ceasefire. There will be no “let bygones be bygones.” This war's impact will…

Nov 26, 2024 • 

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October 2024

We've Known for a Long Time that Trump and Putin Have a "Good Relationship"

So what's a few phone calls between good friends? A very possible nightmare for a world appalled by Putin's countless war crimes

Oct 14, 2024 • 

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'Rescue the Republic' Rally Needed Some Rescuing from Itself

Predicted to be another 'Woodstock' for Trump supporters, even headline speakers JFK, Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard couldn't fetch a crowd.

Oct 2, 2024 • 

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July 2024

Trump Wants His Money Back

Trump's campaign strategy just imploded. He doesn't have old Joe Biden to kick around anymore now that the Dems found a new presidential candidate in…

Jul 27, 2024 • 

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May 2024

Reckless Drivers Pile Up on the War Maps

Innocent passengers -- buckle your seatbelts and be careful about who you hand the keys

May 15, 2024 • 

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