The swirling controversy over allegations that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh attempted to rape a 15-year-old when he was 17 is a reminder that Democrats were right to accept the resignation of Sen. Al Franken months ago. via The Kavanaugh assault allegations are a reminder that Democrats were smart to push out Al Franken
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Republicans Finally Got to See Why the Internet Finds Right-Wing Trolls So Insufferable
Oh, the irony of Alex Jones and Laura Loomer disrupting GOP hearings partly focused on censoring conservatives. Republicans Finally Got to See Why the Internet Finds Right-Wing Trolls So Insufferable The gap between Democrats and National Review conservatives is dwarfed by the chasm between National Review conservatives and Infowars conservatism.
Reagan’s Son: Trump’s Base Would Pick Putin Over Any Democrat As U.S. President
The son of former President Ronald Reagan believes Donald Trump’s political base is so consumed by hatred for the Democrats that they would vote for Vladimir Putin to be America’s president instead of virtually any member of that party. via Reagan’s Son: Trump’s Base Would Pick Putin Over Any Democrat As U.S. President Well yeah they… Continue reading Reagan’s Son: Trump’s Base Would Pick Putin Over Any Democrat As U.S. President
The Social Shaming of Racists Is Working
Some years ago, while we were getting ready to move out of state, my husband and I held a garage sale. We’d advertised it in our community newspaper and on flyers around the neighborhood and had a huge turnout as a result. Dozens of bargain hunters milled about, asking about this or that item. via… Continue reading The Social Shaming of Racists Is Working
Obama ‘best’ president of recent years, Pew survey finds
President Barack Obama may no longer be in the Oval Office, but many Americans believe he did “the best job“ of any president in their lifetime, according to a new Pew Research Center survey. via Obama ‘best’ president of recent years, Pew survey finds
Trump on January 13 2017: “My People Will Have a Full Report on Hacking Within 90 Days!”
They have yet to provide the report. I think we all know why. (via Trump 90 Days Ago: “My People Will Have a Full Report on Hacking Within 90 Days!”)
Trump Supporter James Woods: Agent Dropped Me Due To ‘Feeling Patriotic’
NEW YORK (AP) — James Woods, one of Hollywood’s most outspoken conservatives, says his agent dropped him as a client on the Fourth of July, citing patriotism. Woods on Thursday shared on Twitter an email from his agent, Ken Kaplan. via Trump Supporter James Woods: Agent Dropped Me Due To ‘Feeling Patriotic’ Another conservative snowflake… Continue reading Trump Supporter James Woods: Agent Dropped Me Due To ‘Feeling Patriotic’
Nancy Pelosi Is Not the Enemy
Here is one clue on how to view efforts to get rid of Nancy Pelosi as the leader of the House Democrats. The most progressive Democratic House members, including Keith Ellison, Maxine Waters, Jerry Nadler, and Barbara Lee all support her. via Nancy Pelosi Is Not the Enemy No matter who the Dems pick, the… Continue reading Nancy Pelosi Is Not the Enemy
Rhode Island bill would keep Trump off 2020 ballot unless he releases his tax returns
Rhode Island’s state Senate passed a bill this week that would keep candidates off the presidential ballot in their state if they don’t release five years’ worth of tax returns, according to the Providence Journal. State Sen. via Rhode Island bill would keep Trump off 2020 ballot unless he releases his tax returns Can we… Continue reading Rhode Island bill would keep Trump off 2020 ballot unless he releases his tax returns
Report: NRA Quietly Deletes Lawmakers’ Past Ratings From Site
The National Rifle Association (NRA) has quietly deleted its records of lawmakers’ past ratings by the gun group. Washington Post reporter Philip Bump flagged the change on Tuesday. NRA members can still view current grades, but the drop-down menu no longer lists previous years. via Report: NRA Quietly Deletes Lawmakers’ Past Ratings From Site We may… Continue reading Report: NRA Quietly Deletes Lawmakers’ Past Ratings From Site