Vice President Mike Pence’s hometown of Columbus, Indiana, thrived while other cities declined, because J. Irwin Miller, its wealthiest and most prominent industrialist, remained deeply rooted in and committed to his city. He used his clout, money, and a visionary progressive approach to build up Columbus for long-term success. A new biography of him called… Continue reading From The Atlantic: The Rust Belt Didn’t Have to Happen
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Jeff Flake doesn't understand the Republican Party
“The former senator, who was a frequent critic of Trump, called on his former colleagues to put themselves through a “simple test.” And that involves asking, “What if President Barack Obama had engaged in precisely the same behavior?” From: slate.com https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2019/12/jeff-flake-urges-senate-republicans-put-country-over-party-impeachment-trial.html Jeff, they would reverse themselves. You should know, you were there. You watched your… Continue reading Jeff Flake doesn't understand the Republican Party
Giuliani Claims He Kept Texts From State Dept. To ‘Protect’ Himself
Remember in 2016 when the GOP thought that the threat that Hillary might have State Department communications on private devices was enough to disqualify her and the possibility that they might end up outside to control of the State Department was enough to justify red faced screaming “lock her up”? Some people might start to… Continue reading Giuliani Claims He Kept Texts From State Dept. To ‘Protect’ Himself
The president who is escaping indictment appointed the guy escaping 83 ethics charges.
The story not being told here is that Brett was facing 83 ethics charges and they went away when he became a Justice of the Supreme Court. The president who is escaping indictment appointed the guy escaping ethics charges.
Mueller Was Right: Read the New Senate Report on Russian Technology Meddling in US Elections
““Throughout 2016 and for several years before, Russian intelligence services and government personnel conducted a number of intelligence-related activities targeting the voting process … the Committee found ample evidence to suggest that the Russian government was developing and implementing capabilities to interfere in the 2016 elections, including undermining confidence in U.S. democratic institutions and voting… Continue reading Mueller Was Right: Read the New Senate Report on Russian Technology Meddling in US Elections
Children of US Troops Born Overseas Will No Longer Get Automatic American Citizenship
I can think of no one more deserving of “merit based immigration” than the children of active duty military personnel.
Under Donald Trump, drone strikes far exceed Obama’s numbers
Trump’s drone war escalation has gone unreported. His blocking of all reporting on it has gone unnoticed. I don’t hear a single thing about this from the concern trolls who cared very deeply about Obama’s drone war.
Hannity has mentioned Clinton on 86 percent of his shows since Trump’s inauguration: study
Sean Hannity needs to respect the results of the election and move with his life.
Bret Stephens should show the same respect to the man who called him a bedbug that he demands we show to Nazis on campus.
Republican attempts to shut down free speech on campus because his feelings were hurt. None of the free speech concern trolls who stand up for Nazis could be reached for comment.
GITMO for families escaping violence
GITMO for families escaping violence. This administration is saying that people who are not breaking the law can be rounded up and placed in camps without adequate food, medical care or hygiene and denied access to the rule of law; and the administration is saying it can do this indefinitely. Can we call them concentration… Continue reading GITMO for families escaping violence