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?
Discussion about politically-based actions.
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.
Are We Deluded? Republicans Hate Pluralism
The GOP wields their cisgender White Nationalism against anyone they find upsetting or disobedient, attacking race, religion, Party, sexuality, and gender. They’re overthrowing America to escape pluralism and compromise.
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.
Persecution, Freedom, and Religious Beliefs
My strongly held religious beliefs tell me that anyone under a MAGA hat is probably nasty. Can I refuse them service in my restaurant? If a White Supremacist wants my shop to bake them a special Cross Burning cake, why can’t I say no? Is my religion somehow less than the official Evangelical sect?
The Nestlé Model of Responsible Manufacturing. No, Really!
I only bought a Nespresso machine because Nestlé recycles the pods. Surprised me. Then I wondered why we don’t require responsible manufacturing from all businesses. Corporations sell us metric gigatons of poisonous junk and hazardous waste and leave us to foot the bill for cleaning it up. That’s weird, right?
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?
Expand the Court to End Supreme Court Packing
Trump’s reactionary Supreme Court overturned decades of rights, needlessly endangering most Americans. This was not the law. It was the tail end of a decades-long conservative effort to stack this tiny body. The answer is easy: expand the court.
America Didn’t Fall Into Sin: We Were Pushed
We’ve always been sinners, but have that many been hiding this much racism? We all have sins in us, but I don’t think so. We were pushed by Demagogues, False Prophets, and their braying minions.
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.
The Republican Revolution Has Already Started
The frightening part is when the GOP stopped recruiting new voters to inflame their assault-gun MAGA base. They don’t see their next victory coming from a successful election. The Republican Revolution has already started.
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?
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.
Biden, the Honest Truth, and the White House Freakout
Biden sometimes tells us the honest truth. Some call these ‘gaffes,’ and the White House immediately denies Biden’s words. That’s self-destructive. Besides, when Biden does slip and say what’s really on his mind, we usually end up better for it.