DJ MIKOLAY / THE POPULIST APPROACH

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Dennis "DJ" Mikolay is a columnist, activist, student, and author currently living in Long Branch, NJ. He blogs on regional and national issues at The Populist Approach on Wordpress.com. [Cartoon by Melinda Filonuk)].

Stories from DJ MIKOLAY / THE POPULIST APPROACH

How About A 'Third' Helping?
DJ MIKOLAY / THE POPULIST APPROACH
Wednesday, December 7, 2011

This holiday season, Americans have a lot to reflect upon. The past few months have been strenuous, characterized by widespread protests, increased disillusionment with the existing political apparatus, and increased ineffectiveness on the behalf of politicians.

One must wonder, given the obvious inability of the Republican and Democratic lawmakers to actually cope with the economic and social tribulations presented to them, why the public continues to invest so much faith in their efforts?

The American Tahrir Square
DJ MIKOLAY / THE POPULIST APPROACH
Wednesday, October 26, 2011

For decades, underdog politicians and self-styled patriots have called for a “Second American Revolution.” This mythical coup d’état would restore the principles and greatness of the ailing Republic, sending the country on an upward trajectory towards economic and social prosperity.

The Only Republican Who Can Beat Obama
DJ MIKOLAY / THE POPULIST APPROACH
Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Regardless of what one thinks of his policies, it is difficult to argue against the fact that Barack Obama is hardly the superstar he used to be.

During the last presidential election, he was more of a rock-star than a candidate; his face adorned t-shirts, posters, and music videos. Today, many Americans have come to the realization that the economy hasn’t improved, we are now waging three foreign wars, and nothing has changed since the days when Obama’s predecessor occupied the Oval Office.

And yet, the sad truth is the Republican Party will most likely lose in 2012.

The Problem With Politicians
DJ MIKOLAY / THE POPULIST APPROACH
Wednesday, September 28, 2011

One of the more interesting aspects of being a college student is the ability to gain insight into the political views of other students.

While the young generation is typically characterized in popular media as a rebellious group of activists, individuals who are ready to tackle the world’s problems head-on, the reality of the situation is very different.

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