https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2010/08/09/beads-on-a-string/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usFri, 12 Jun 2026 10:48:22 -0400<![CDATA[Michael Barone&#8217;s analysis of American political history sounds Chinese. Two steps forward one step backward. Forward of course is the direction of &#8220;progressive politics&#8221;. Backward is that momentary check that occurs when progressive politics takes the curves too fast. These actions alternate every decade or so. But Barone implies that for all the apparent flux one thing remains constant: it&#8217;s a brake and throttle world.  The liberals hit the throttle and the Republicans sometimes step on the brakes. Republicans haven&#8217;t noticed the steering wheel. He&#8217;s wondering whether this time they&#8217;ll at least notice the carpet.]]>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 06:11:29 -0400<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2010/08/09/beads-on-a-string-n189934