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A Commentary on the Passing Scene by Robert Paul Wolff rwolff@afroam.umass.edu
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The following books by Robert Paul Wolff are available on Amazon.com as e-books: KANT'S THEORY OF MENTAL ACTIVITY, THE AUTONOMY OF REASON, UNDERSTANDING MARX, UNDERSTANDING RAWLS, THE POVERTY OF LIBERALISM, A LIFE IN THE ACADEMY, MONEYBAGS MUST BE SO LUCKY, AN INTRODUCTION TO THE USE OF FORMAL METHODS IN POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY.
Now Available: Volumes I, II, III, and IV of the Collected Published and Unpublished Papers.
Now Available: Volumes I, II, III, and IV of the Collected Published and Unpublished Papers.
NOW AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE: LECTURES ON KANT'S CRITIQUE OF PURE REASON. To view the lectures, go to YouTube and search for "Robert Paul Wolff Kant." There they will be.
NOW AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE: LECTURES ON THE THOUGHT OF KARL MARX. To view the lectures, go to YouTube and search for Robert Paul Wolff Marx."
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- As I observed in one of my books, in politics I am an anarchist, in religion I am an atheist, and in economics I am a Marxist. I am also, rather more importantly, a husband, a father, a grandfather, and a violist.
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Well he is indeed a deranged Hawk but maybe he is not totally devoid of principle. He may for instance be loyal to his former number two. Dr Hill.
Or, like most people, he is less committed ideologically than emotionally, and he by now hates Trump.
There is any easy way to test Bolton's personal loyalty and his presumed civic virtue - subpoena him to appear before Schiff's committee. If he shows up and is forthcoming, fine. His testimony can be put in the record at trial. If he doesn't show up or pleads executive privilege, hold him in contempt with fines and the threat of imprisonment.
Finally, should the Senate dismiss the charges, then attack republicans for being cowards, afraid of doing the right thing, or corrupt jurors who were bought off by Trump PAC money. The campaign should be ready to go the day after the vote. The slogan should be phrased so as to implicitly criticize ones opponent and invites listeners to draw their own conclusion. For example: "If you want honest government," or "If you want a senator who will uphold the oath of office," followed by "you know who to vote for."
Sure, Bolton is agreeing to testify, but at the same time, he knows the Senate probably won't force him to do so.
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