Awash in Misinformation Memes
We keep pretending misinformation memes are ideas. They only mimic rational thought. Memes aren’t communication, they’re infection vectors, full of self-satisfaction and intellectual masturbation.
NY Times: Stupid or Afraid of Republican Retribution?
The New York Times is infamous for minimizing Republican misbehavior. Are they stupid, unaware of their known bias, or do they falsely “both sides” their coverage to avoid Republican retribution?
Another Washington Post Media Blunder
In a classic “both sides” media blunder, the Washington Post declares that a book about Republican delusions really describes all Americans. Honestly, no, it’s mostly about Republicans.
DOJ: We’re Not Equal Under the Law
No, people are not equal under the law. Just look at Trump. But will the DOJ allow Trump to somehow buy his way into their 60-day rule, too?
Fire Them All for Dereliction
Nobody from Trump’s executive branch takes the Federal Records Act very seriously. And we all want to know who did what and when. But can I suggest a higher priority? Before anything else, fire them all. This is a clear dereliction of their duty and their oath of office. Fire them all before they do more harm.
The Truth Doesn’t Matter to Squealing MAGA Fans
Democrats are chumps, arguing nuanced facts with rabid MAGA mobs. The truth doesn’t matter to insurrectionists running on sublimated sexuality and frustrated rage.
MeidasTouch and Oz the Swindler
Dr. Oz the Swindler has drawn some memorable trolling, but MeidasTouch just pushed it to a new, delightful level of snark. I’d feel sorry for Ozzie if he weren’t, you know, a scumsucking weasel.
Democrats are Chumps. Republicans Vote Tribally
Democrats are chumps. We keep talking about issues and policies, quote studies and study opinions. But none of that matters! Republican voters usually agree with Democratic positions still punch a Republican party-line ticket. Republicans vote tribally. And they’re winning.
Travels with Rudy’s Dentures
It was wrong when that Staten Island ShopRite guy clapped Rudy Giuliani on the back. I don’t condone the behavior. But admit it. Didn’t you want video of Rudy’s dentures sliding halfway down the frozen food aisle?
Let Them Die. At Least in GOP-Land, Let Them All Die.
A mass shooting a day and the Supremes misread the Constitution to arm everyone. Look, I can’t care anymore. If the GOP wants a regular body count, well, then sure. If we’re talking GOP-land, let them die. Maybe we’ll find carnage bloody enough for even a Republican to say no.
In the New Civil War, the Union Might Lose
Consider logistics. If the Republican Revolution gets the middle states, that isolates the coasts. And the Republican New South would have arms , ammo , and extensive military manufacturing . The nation could easily lose a new Civil War.
Putin-Funded NRA Republican Goons
This should be harder to believe. Another damn shooter guns down our children by the dozen. NRA Republicans drone “thoughts and prayers” while pushing us to buy more guns. Is Putin still laundering Republican donations through the NRA?
Give Them the Historically Accurate 2nd Amendment
Another shooter guns down children by the dozen, and bloodless NRA Republicans gurgle out “thoughts and prayers.” Try getting historically accurate instead. You only get black powder muzzleloaders.
Bad-Faith Conservatives Are Just a Time-suck
What’s the cost/benefit of listening to a bad faith conservative? I want to know their concerns, but if I have to research everything they tell me, I’ve wasted my time twice.
Media Competence with Liars, Suck-ups, Cowards, and Kevin McCarthy
We have a moment of honesty. Kevin McCarthy established he’s a bald liar. Here’s a test of basic media competence: will the press still repeat whatever he tells them? We get to find out if reporting is dead.
Secretary Austin: Leaks and Media Manipulation
Hate being ‘managed?’ Me too. One way to spot media manipulation is to look for the puppet strings. Today’s Washington Post has a fawning article about Defense Secretary Austin Lloyd’s Russian phone calls. It’s not news; it’s underhanded PR.
Why Obscure the Responsibility for War Crimes?
The Washington Post headlines have been getting better. But today’s site has one screwed headline so massively passive it brought tears to my eyes. Is there a WaPo law about never using active voicing? Why obscure the responsibility?
I Hate Weasel Words & Literary Cowardice
It’s weird when big media like the Washington Post hedges what are clear ideas. They seem to get exceedingly vague about wars and climate. Is it careful phrasing or literary cowardice in the face of conservative blowback?