Joel Hirschhorn
A former full professor of engineering at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and then senior official with the Congressional Office of Technology Assessment and the National Governors Association, Joel S. Hirschhorn is now an activist writer.
Joel S. Hirschhorn also served as a senior official at the Congressional Office of Technology Assessment and the National Governors Association, and is the author of Delusional Democracy – Fixing the Republic Without Overthrowing the Government.
You can reach him through Delusional Democracy.
All articles by Joel Hirschhorn
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independent
Dummies for Democracy
Elections do not threaten elites. To the contrary, political debate and elections are important to maintain the illusion and delusion of a real democracy.
September 12, 2008 -
independent
Bye Bye Barry
They were not fooled by the Obama rhetoric about change, not from someone that has been a product of and servant for the two-party plutocracy.
August 22, 2008 -
independent
Working Poor Unready to Revolt
Despite economic pain, Americans are more delusional than revolution-minded. In God and Barack Obama We Trust could be placed on all our currency if the views of millions of Americans are taken seriously.
August 10, 2008 -
independent
Too Old and Brain-dead
The contrast between the youthful Obama and the elderly McCain simply on the basis of visible physical and mental sharpness and vigor is remarkable.
July 22, 2008 -
independent
The Audacity of Arrogance
Two hundred and forty million Americans are suffering in a multitude of ways: millions lack health insurance and care, millions lack adequate food and shelter, millions more face economic insecurity…
June 30, 2008 -
independent
What Are We Waiting For?
After a few years as president, millions of people would realize that Obama is not the political salvation people have been waiting for. Of course, he would then focus on getting a second term, with more seductive smiles, empty platitudes and false promises.
May 23, 2008 -
independent
Obama's Crotch Itch Problem
As a presidential candidate in the public limelight 24/7 he restrains his natural desire to vigorously scratch his inflamed, drive-you-crazy itch, which is named Hillary.
April 29, 2008 -
independent
The Most Powerful People in America
Rather than putting all his energy into satisfying his egoistic hunt for the presidency, why is Barack not talking about harnessing consumer power right now to get political reforms, like ending trade agreements that are destroying the middle class?
April 20, 2008 -
independent
Open Letter to John McCain
Every few days I get yet another mailing begging me for money for your campaign. There is always explicit language about my being one of your supporters. But I do not support you for president.
March 31, 2008 -
independent
God Bless Ralph Nader
In many ways, the Nader candidacy is not about him becoming the best president possible, but rather in pushing any Democrat who becomes president to be a far better one by serving the public interest in the noble Nader tradition. A vote for Nader is always a vote for rebooting American democracy.
February 25, 2008 -
independent
Delusional Hope: The Obama Rapture
Money is key to seeing Obama for what he really is – an insider politician. He has backed away from his clear promise to use public financing for the general election, as John McCain also promised to do.
February 21, 2008 -
independent
The Evolution of Evil
What is the new tool of tyranny? Technological connectivity achieved through advanced communications and computer systems, especially the rise of wireless connectivity. Connectivity may give pleasure, but it gives even more power to elites, rulers and plutocrats.
January 26, 2008 -
independent
Ron Paul: False Gods Create False Hope
For years before he became a Republican presidential candidate I had admired Paul for his maverick behavior in Congress and had a very pleasant meeting with him. But I had doubts about most of his policy goals, and his use of pork spending earmarks to get billions of dollars for his district was troubling. Paul remains a change talker, not a change agent.
January 22, 2008 -
independent
9/11 Truth Manifesto
For evidence that America’s political system is a criminal conspiracy, open your mind to piles of new analysis that prove beyond doubt that the official 9/11 story is a lie.
January 05, 2008 -
independent
Change Yes, Ron Paul No
Ron Paul’s obnoxious supporters like more traditional political activists can spin and delude themselves about election results. But the Iowa caucus results could not be clearer: The vast national desire for political change is manifesting itself through support for both Democratic and Republican change-candidates.
January 04, 2008 -
independent
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Disappoints
RFK, Jr. has disappointed millions of liberals, progressives and environmentalists by endorsing Hillary Clinton. Honest views of the sad state of America have made Kennedy the darling of many people – independents, liberals, progressives and environmentalists. ut the news that this esteemed honest liberal has endorsed the candidacy of Hillary Clinton was startling.
December 09, 2007 -
independent
First Woman, First Black, First Latino, or First Honest President?
The phrase honest politician has become an oxymoron. We should not be impressed by the prospect of having the first woman, first black or first Latino president. What would be far more radical would be to have the first honest president, if not ever, certainly in a very long time.
November 26, 2007 -
independent
The Grand Delusion of a Two Party System
Democrats will not restore our democracy. That is the painful truth that most people will not readily accept. Voting produces never-ending cycles of voter dissatisfaction with those elected, both Democrats and Republicans. Voters that bitch and moan about Congress and the White House have nobody to blame but themselves.
November 10, 2007 -
constitutional
Ron Paul Reality Check
As self-professed champion of the Constitution presidential candidate Ron Paul has missed a monumental opportunity to educate Americans about the criminal behavior of Congress in violating their oath of office. Even more important, he has not taken advantage of his 15 minutes of fame to promote the nation’s first-time use of what the Founders gave us in the Constitution in case the public lost confidence in the federal government – the Article V convention option.
October 29, 2007 -
independent
Illegal Immigration Spurs Constitutional Amendment
Among the millions of Americans frustrated with the refusal by the federal government to forcefully control illegal immigration is South Carolina Senator Glenn McConnell. McConnell has explained why he is calling for the nation’s first use of the US Constitution’s Article V provision for a convention of state delegates to propose constitutional amendments.
October 18, 2007 -
independent
Time to Boycott Voting
After many years of political disappointment, more progressives, liberals and conservatives – and certainly moderates and independents – know in their hearts that voting for Democrats or Republicans is a waste. Just imagine if voter turnout was cut to 25 percent or less!
October 05, 2007 -
independent
Next Step to 9/11 Justice
The 9/11 truth movement is stronger than ever, though it is generally derided by politicians and ignored by the mainstream media. It is fueled by people passionate about alternative explanations to the official 9/11 story.
September 22, 2007 -
independent
What About The Constitution?
The Framers of our Constitution surely did not foresee the day when, of the federal government’s three branches, the public would have the least confidence in Congress.
September 03, 2007 -
conservative
Americans Stuck In Political Stupor
The latest bipartisan George Washington University Battleground Poll rightfully received media attention because of its depressing data.
August 01, 2007 -
conservative
Senator Specter Fights for Constitution
Specter had the honesty to call President Bush’s abuse of signing statements an “unconstitutional attempt to usurp legislative authority.”
July 08, 2007 -
liberal
Thanks for Dick Cheney
June 29, 2007 -
conservative
Political Attention Deficit Disorder – New Psychiatric Condition
June 25, 2007 -
libertarian
Americans Unready to Revolt, Despite Revolting Conditions
June 21, 2007
