Though the stale expression “political capital” has become a handy item in every pundit’s vocabulary, there was a time when the financial metaphor would have seemed jarring and paradoxical in the context of democracy. Its popularity today reflects a disturbing trend in the reasoning that...
Mitch McConnell embarks on a sentimental journey that allows him to castigate critical thinking as “sentiment.” The Daily Devil's Dictionary reports. An Associated Press article quotes Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s reaction to the what he sees as intolerable criticism of Israel...
There are many who are uncomfortable with and deeply critical of the current policies and actions of the Israeli government. Exceptionally, The Daily Devil’s Dictionary will define not a word, but two simple letters that make up the prefix of an acronym. The abbreviation PE on its own...
The US is doling out military aid to Israel because of a multidimensional relationship, turmoil in the Middle East and domestic support for a country perceived as an indispensable ally. On September 14, the United States decided to shower munificence on an inconvenient ally that delights in...
Will the next US president be any different on his or her stance over Palestine? “Are either of you registered to vote?” says Mona. “Please, please, please register if you’re not. It’s so easy. Very quick.” I can almost imagine my friend as she types this message to me and another...
