Tag Archives: President

On Heroism: McCain, Milley, Mattis, and the Cowardice of Donald Trump – Jeffrey Goldberg

(Reviewed by JD Jung) Why do so many politicians and public servants continue to support a man who has little regard for the military, no regard for the Constitution, and holds dictators in such high regard? Jeffrey Goldberg, Editor in … Continue reading

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Unlocking Your Inner Zelensky: Lessons We Can All Learn from an Unexpected Leader – Jessie Asya Kanzer

Reviewed by JD Jung) #CommissionsEarned As a great admirer of the Ukrainian president, I was intrigued when I discovered the book, Unlocking Your Inner Zelensky: Lessons We Can All Learn from an Unexpected Leader. I didn’t know what to expect … Continue reading

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A Short History of Presidential Election Crises: (And How to Prevent the Next One)- Alan Hirsch

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “The health of any democracy, no matter what its type of status, depends on a small technical detail: the conduct of elections.”   –  Spanish philosopher José Ortega y Gasset. Unfortunately, the United States electoral system has … Continue reading

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Former First Lady – Ebony Edwards-Ellis

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “Barry and I were the anti-Obamas” “That means that I have the dubious honor of being the first First Lady to leave her husband after he left office. And all the mail I got after I … Continue reading

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