#TrollTracker: How To Spot Russian Trolls

Since Russia’s attempt to polarize American society and interfere in the 2016 election was exposed, and even more since the poisoning of former spy Sergei Skripal in the United Kingdom, accusations of being a “Russian troll” have proliferated online, often with the flimsiest of evidence. via #TrollTracker: How To Spot Russian Trolls Advice on the finding… Continue reading #TrollTracker: How To Spot Russian Trolls

Supreme Court Sides With Baker Who Turned Away Gay Couple

Justice Anthony M. Kennedy, writing for the majority, relied on narrow grounds, saying a state commission had violated the Constitution’s protection of religious freedom. Supreme Court Sides With Baker Who Turned Away Gay Couple If this was a Muslim bakery, there would be outrage about Sharia law.

Trump Says Appointment of Special Counsel is ‘Totally Unconstitutional’

The president also said he has the power to pardon himself, raising the prospect that he might take action to immunize himself from the ongoing Russia investigation. Trump Says Appointment of Special Counsel is ‘Totally Unconstitutional’ The 2nd amendment trolls who talk about the need to defend from tyranny are totally cool with the president… Continue reading Trump Says Appointment of Special Counsel is ‘Totally Unconstitutional’

Evan McMullin on Twitter

“The president says an investigation of him is “unconstitutional,” that he may pardon himself, and that he has “absolute” powers. He considers himself king and will eventually act as one to avoid the consequences of his corruption. Will we defend our liberty or will we go quietly?” Evan McMullin on Twitter

White House Analysis Finds Tariffs Will Hurt Growth, as Officials Insist Otherwise

WASHINGTON — A White House economic analysis of President Trump’s trade agenda has concluded that Mr. Trump’s tariffs will hurt economic growth in the United States, according to several people familiar with the research. via White House Analysis Finds Tariffs Will Hurt Growth, as Officials Insist Otherwise Trade wars are a bad idea. We already… Continue reading White House Analysis Finds Tariffs Will Hurt Growth, as Officials Insist Otherwise

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Renowned Economist Jeffrey Sachs Rips Trump As A Gibbering, ‘Delusional’ Threat He might be a “Manchurian Candidate” who is working as a “stooge” for some foreign power to destroy the U.S., Sachs wrote on CCN’s website Friday, referring to the spy movie thriller. via Renowned Economist Jeffrey Sachs Rips Trump As A Gibbering, ‘Delusional’ Threat Worth a… Continue reading Untitled

The rise of the snowflake conservative

It is easy to forget the Before Time in 2018, but in the not-so-distant past, conservatives were big fans of personal responsibility. Conservative think tanks used to write entire reports on this idea. via The rise of the snowflake conservative Worth a read.