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.
Discussion about politically-based actions.
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.