Decoherence and Disharmony

In October, I mused on an essay by Brookings scholar Philip A. Wallach on the subject of "decoherence", the notion that American governance is coming apart at the seams. Some evidence on the left is in President Obama's use of executive orders to get anything done in the face of an obstructionist Congress. And on the right it's in the curious admiration many Republicans express for Russian President Putin for his defiance of international law to further Russian interests.

Today's musing is on a related article that connects today's mood in America with a recurring phenomenon in American politics identified by Samuel Huntington in a 1981 book, "American Politics: Promise of Disharmony." Again, Lee Drutman of Vox Media reviews it.

Kiss Me Kate at LHHS

From 2016 00 00 Miscellaneous

Kiss Me Kate at LHHS: Couple fight and woo onstage and off. Shakespeare, laughs, and such talented voices top to bottom.

Grease at BHS

From 2016 00 00 Miscellaneous

Grease at BHS: 2016 kids in '80s musical about '50s rock and roll. Spirited production. Great singing and dancing (and sax solo).

Singin' in the Rain at PHS

From 2016 00 00 Miscellaneous

Singin' in the Rain at PHS: Great singing, dancing, acting, costumes, set, lighting and sound. All-around hit.

POTD: Off the Rack

From 2015 11 13 Caribbean Cruise

Today's photo-of-the-day is from Jamaica, where the local vendors are ready to help out in case you forgot to pack appropriate clothing. A vacation rule of thumb: your comfort level wearing local fashion is inversely proportional to your distance from your vacation destination.