Author: Nora Bennett
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The Press’s Desire for Another Trump Presidency May Lead to Boredom
The press’s apparent push for Donald Trump to secure the 2024 GOP nomination may be a classic case of “be careful what you wish for.” While major newsrooms may see a boost in ratings and subscriptions, the industry’s overwhelming support for Democratic candidates suggests that Trump’s troubled and legally tied-up persona may be a strategic…
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The Evolution of Gaming and the Immature Nature of Our Growing Idiocracy
A few years ago, I received a T-shirt with the emblem of The Legend of Zelda video game series as a gift. Every time I wore it, someone, usually a middle-aged man, would point to it and give me a thumbs up or yell “Zelda!” while I was out and about. Initially, I smiled and…
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Approaching the Sensitive Topic of Advancing Dementia in Political Fiction
The article discusses the sensitive topic of a fictional scenario where a political team tries to cover up the advancing dementia of a president in a movie or comic novel. It emphasizes the importance of approaching the subject matter with sensitivity and respect, and suggests using absurd situations, miscommunication and confusion, and unlikely allies to…
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Why LPD Construction Needs to End: A New Paradigm for the Marine Corps
As Congress considers the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the future of the Navy’s amphibious force and the San Antonio-class Landing Platform Dock (LPD) ships in particular is under debate. While some argue that the LPDs should be cut down in terms of complexity and size due to increasing costs, others suggest stretching out…