Arthur Saginian | A Definition of Politics

Arthur Saginian | A Definition of Politics

In his April 9 column, Gary Horton’s monologue on President Donald Trump’s concept of global affairs went against nearly everything we were taught about world politics by (our political science professor) at College of the Canyons.  According to our political science professor, politics is the struggle for the allocation of limited resources, as in who gets what, how much, and why. We live in a world of limited resources, Mr. Horton, and that me…

Trump’s ‘Art of the Deal’ Politics Undermine America’s Future

In game theory, a “first-mover advantage” gives the opening player the power to set the rules of engagement. President Donald Trump built much of his political brand — and his Art of the Deal persona — on this idea: act big, set the tone, make others play defense. The strategy is simple: push hard up front, frame the deal, and only backtrack if necessary. It’s a tactic that can yield results in business, where individual stakes are limited and p…

Trump’s “Art of the Deal” Politics Undermines America’s Future

In game theory, a “first-mover advantage” gives the opening player the power to set the rules of engagement. President Donald Trump built much of his political brand — and his Art of the Deal persona — on this idea: act big, set the tone, make others play defense. The strategy is simple: push hard up front, frame the deal, and only backtrack if necessary. It’s a tactic that can yield results in business, where individual stakes are limited and p…