Since I have been following politics, smart politicians have made lowering expectations an art form…
Author: John Tures
John A. Tures is Professor of Political Science and Coordinator of the Political Science Program at LaGrange College, in LaGrange, Georgia. His first book, “Branded”, is available on Amazon. He can be reached at jtures@lagrange.edu.
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: The Lesson Israel Needs to Learn
Prime Minister Singh did not do what the Pakistan Taliban hoped he would do…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Why IVFs Could Be DOA in the USA
The next victim is likely to be birth control in America…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: The Media’s Real Job
Walter Cronkite is hardly the only broadcaster or journalist who defied the “just read the news and shut up” model…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: What Happened to DeSantis?
Now pundits are making all kinds of claims that DeSantis lost because of style points… an annoying laugh… a delay until late Spring of 2023… too many staffers…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: The Primary Election Crystal Ball
As the snow dust settles from the Iowa Caucus outcome, New Hampshire voters prepare to cast their ballots…
OPINION: Coach Nick Saban’s Greatest Victory Didn’t Happen On The Football Field
Saban had a lot of great wins in his collegiate coaching career. I hope this is counted as one that is the most memorable…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Anti-Semitism Pushed by Politicians
Let us not forget how some of these smug political figures behaved before the Gaza attacks, either with their words or deeds…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Dr. Livingstone, I Presume?
Yet I have a story about one of the greatest evangelists in history. And he only converted one person in his life…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Who Won the GOP Debate? The Women of NewsNation
NewsNation doesn’t exactly have the name recognition and power of the big networks…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Discussing The Debate, College-Age Republicans Reflect 1980s GOP
When I asked the students which issue they cared the most about, nearly all responded with “jobs….”
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Whose Playoff System is More ‘Professional’?
Recently, I watched a documentary on the 1972-1973 Miami Dolphins, the only “perfect team” in NFL History…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Have Biden’s Polls Doomed Him to a Single Term?
According to Steven Shepard with Politico, “President Joe Biden’s poll numbers keep getting worse…”
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: A Positive Revolution on College Campuses
As you read this, you may be wondering if this professor of political science is calling for some donations to destroy higher education…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Talking Politics at Thanksgiving
Perhaps it’s better to consider how to have a good political conversation, instead of avoiding it…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: The ‘Maine’ Reason for the Latest Spree Shooting
The shooter wasn’t some Middle Eastern terrorist. He even served in our armed forces. But something changed in recent years…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Should Biden Step Aside in 2024?
It’s time to look at the historical evidence to see if a President should run for another full term…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: The Only Country Where This Regularly Happens
America has had roughly 20 government shutdowns since 1976…
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Hitching One’s Wagon to a Red Star
I understand the frustration and desire for the Ukraine conflict to end…