Dick Polman

Philadelphia

National Political Columnist at Freelance

Writes at https://t.co/6paMmTEAiI; archived at https://t.co/WY2bm9BTXo; Phila Inquirer & WHYY News alum; UPenn journalism prof since '06

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The totalitarian toddler’s wet dream | Polman

3 days ago | redbluffdailynews.com | Dick Polman

Until August of 1934, German judges swore an oath that reflected the spirit of the democratic Weimar republic: “I swear loyalty to the Constitution, obedience to the law, and conscientious fulfillment of the duties of my office, so help me God.” But that fateful summer, the judicial oath was tweaked just a wee bit: “I […] Subscribe to continue reading this article. Originally Published: June 5, 2025 at 1:20 AM PDT
The totalitarian toddler’s wet dream

3 days ago | mississippivalleypublishing.com | Dick Polman

Until August of 1934, German judges swore an oath that reflected the spirit of the democratic Weimar republic: “I swear loyalty to the Constitution, obedience to the law, and conscientious fulfillment of the duties of my office, so help me God.” But that fateful summer, the judicial oath was tweaked just a wee bit: “I swear loyalty to the Fuhrer of the German Reich and people, Adolf Hitler, obedience to the law, and conscientious fulfillment of the duties of my office, so help me God.” Donald...
The totalitarian toddler’s wet dream – The Moderate Voice

4 days ago | themoderatevoice.com | Dick Polman

Until August of 1934, German judges swore an oath that reflected the spirit of the democratic Weimar republic: “I swear loyalty to the Constitution, obedience to the law, and conscientious fulfillment of the duties of my office, so help me God.” But that fateful summer, the judicial oath was tweaked just a wee bit: “I swear loyalty to the Fuhrer of the German Reich and people, Adolf Hitler, obedience to the law, and conscientious fulfillment of the duties of my office, so help me God.” Donald...
Dick Polman: The totalitarian toddler’s wet dream

5 days ago | dailyfreeman.com | Dick Polman

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POLMAN: The totalitarian toddler’s wet dream

5 days ago | sentinelcolorado.com | Dick Polman

Until August of 1934, German judges swore an oath that reflected the spirit of the democratic Weimar republic: “I swear loyalty to the Constitution, obedience to the law, and conscientious fulfillment of the duties of my office, so help me God.” But that fateful summer, the judicial oath was tweaked just a wee bit: “I swear loyalty to the Fuhrer of the German Reich and people, Adolf Hitler, obedience to the law, and conscientious fulfillment of the duties of my office, so help me God.” Sign...
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6 days ago | dickpolman.substack.com | Dick Polman

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Dick Polman: The sad defenders of Old Joe’s delusional hubris

6 days ago | havasunews.com | Dick Polman

I just finished reading Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson’s “Original Sin,” and at the risk of pissing off the multitude of knee-jerk Tapper-haters, their deep reporting laid out in excruciating detail what we’ve needed to hear: That a seriously addled Joe Biden, fed by his own delusions and cocooned by his inner circle of wagon-circling sycophants, screwed us by refusing until it was far too late to hobble off stage and ultimately helped deliver us into the clutches of a convicted felon.
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6 days ago | caglecartoons.com | Dick Polman

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In terms of once defending Biden … I stand corrected | Other views

1 week ago | orovillemr.com | Dick Polman

I just finished reading Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson’s “Original Sin,” and at the risk of pissing off the multitude of knee-jerk Tapper-haters, their deep reporting laid out in excruciating detail what we’ve needed to hear:That a seriously addled Joe Biden, fed by his own delusions and cocooned by his inner circle of wagon-circling sycophants, screwed us by refusing until it was far too late to hobble off stage and ultimately helped deliver us into the clutches of a convicted felon.
In terms of once defending Biden … I stand corrected | Other views

1 week ago | chicoer.com | Dick Polman

I just finished reading Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson’s “Original Sin,” and at the risk of pissing off the multitude of knee-jerk Tapper-haters, their deep reporting laid out in excruciating detail what we’ve needed to hear: That a seriously addled Joe Biden, fed by his own delusions and cocooned by his inner circle of wagon-circling […]