Archive - John Bing’s Newsletter

A Different Way of Looking at American Government

Everybody on the Yellow Brick Road: the battle for Oz

Nov 11 •

A two-sided problem, with different policy choices.

Nov 9 •

Forcing History to Conform to Ideology

A living past is essential to a free future.,

Nov 3 •

October 2025

Politics Can Be About More Than Reassurance

In this, the Winter of our Discontent, we must survive with more than blankets, comforting words, and St. Bernards with brandy.

Oct 26 •

We Have Met the Enemy

Oct 15 •

Trust but Verify

Use the 60-vote rule to enforce negotiated compromise and reopen the government.

Oct 12 •

And the "elephant"

Oct 8 •

I was a Professional Duck Hunter

I shot at decoys, but probably did, unfortunately, hit a few live birds.

Oct 5 •

You can't be an American and Avoid Politics

And there is a cost.

Oct 2 •

September 2025

Health in America

A column by Bob Murray

Sep 30 •

America Awakening

The long sleep has ended.

Sep 24 •

Another attempt to put in perspective the meaning of his death.

Sep 21 •

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