David Anderson, J.D. articles

David Anderson is an Australian-American lawyer in NYC with an education in (Middle East) politics and psychology and a career background in finance and law. He was recently amusingly featured on Professor Jerry Coyne’s blog “Why Evolution is True” which can be viewed here.

India Playing With Money, Playing With Lives

By David Anderson, J.D. - November 14, 2016 Leave a Comment

For a country trying to move forward, lift millions out of poverty, and attract investment, this abrupt collective punishment is a sad presage of India’s future under P.M. Modi.

A Visit to the Trump Presidential Library and Casino in 2017

By David Anderson, J.D. - November 7, 2016 Leave a Comment

The Trump Presidential Library and Casino looks like it did the day he opened it, unusually early in March 2017. There are faux ionic columns, a huge gold spray-paint 1980s-font title above the door, and an attached Presidential Golf Course

Trumpy Thrilla from Manila: President Duterte

By David Anderson, J.D. - November 7, 2016 Leave a Comment

Sometimes blips on the diplomatic radar far away can be prescient of larger things to come. In the Philippines, things are happening, and they’re worth taking note of for the psychology of the country’s President Duterte.

Just moved? Lost Your ID? The Affidavit Ballot is Your Friend

By David Anderson, J.D. - November 6, 2016 Leave a Comment

Registrations are lost, people move at the last minute, or IDs are forgotten or unavailable. Because countless folks think they can’t vote, they don’t, when actually they can. The bureaucracy moves slower than the individual lives of citizens.

The “Woke” and the Left’s Israel Problem

By David Anderson, J.D.

Why is Israel bashing like hockey in Canada, drinking furniture stripper methanol in Russia, or shooting in the US – why is it such a popular pastime?

New York City Horrors Coming to You

By David Anderson, J.D.

Without diminishing praiseworthy efforts to manage the coronavirus in the U.S., there will be consequences from the lapses in curbing it.

We miss you mom

By Julio César Guerrero

Buenos Dias Hermano, I hope you are keeping safe and healthy from the pandemic I’m enclosing a short story about mom for your consideration Please take good care, Julio Cesar.

Undercurrents of Mitch McConnell’s call for states to file for bankruptcy

Senator Mitch McConnell (R-Ky) suggested states should file for bankruptcy. The underpinnings of his recommendation rehash our current predicament.

Exclusive: Trump, GOP Wrestle for Dollars in Florida

By Steve Schneider

Florida recently let WWE televise wrestling matches from the Sunshine State, calling the sport an essential activity. Here is a fun way to discuss it.

An Atheist Perspective of Our Current Illness(es)

By David Anderson, J.D.

Understand, this is a critique of a set of values, myths and rules, not believers. It isn’t bigotry either. Objecting to a set of beliefs is all fair game.

Uncle Sam Needs Your Help Again

By Steve Schneider

I suspect a Democratic or Republican leader may tell us that “Uncle Sam Needs Your Help Again” before I leave this planet. And, chances are, many Americans will support that war.

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