July 18, 2017 I subtitled this ‘Reconsidered’ because it was first written in September 2016. With a new president in office, I offer some additional thoughts prompted by what he …
Officials Who Break the Rules
Why do they think they can get away with it?
December 14, 2016 A Common Phenomenon Nearly every day we read about some official — the head of a college, a business, a religious organization or a government agency — …
Despair and Exaltation: Our Country Divided
2016 US Presidential Election
November 9, 2016 We all know the election was very close. Hillary Clinton had slightly more of the popular vote, but Donald Trump had the edge in the electoral vote, …
The President’s Personality
President Personality Traits
October 11, 2016 Evaluating Personality You don’t need my expertise in evaluating personality from demeanor to have been struck by the night and day differences between Donald J. Trump and …
Should We Want a President Who Can’t or Won’t Lie?
Is honesty the best policy?
August 25, 2016 Presidents and Lying Would it be desirable to have a president who always told the truth; who played with his cards face up? Would that serve the …
Investigating Terrorism
Current political, legal and psychological issues
John Pearse, Ph.D Scientific Advisor to Paul Ekman Group January 20, 2015 Unfortunately terrorism is all around us as recent global events continue to demonstrate. Across America, throughout Europe and …