Donald Trump’s Case for ‘Honest Graft’
The swamp just got ten feet deeper.
After Democrats’ Losses, Nancy Pelosi Becomes a Symbol of What Went Wrong – The New York Times
Ms. Pelosi, who is expected to win re-election as House minority leader, has become a stand-in for complaints that Democrats have failed to court working-class voters. (via After Democrats’ Losses, Nancy Pelosi Becomes a Symbol of What Went Wrong – The New York Times) The boomers need to step aside for the good of the… Continue reading After Democrats’ Losses, Nancy Pelosi Becomes a Symbol of What Went Wrong – The New York Times
The 21st century voted Clinton, the 20th century voted Trump
> While looking at number of influences on the presidential vote outcome, we found that in a year of massive divides, one particular economic split stands out. With few exceptions Clinton won every large-sized county economy in the country. (via Another Clinton-Trump divide: High-output America vs low-output America | Brookings Institution)
Trump supporters’ claim stuns CNN anchor – CNN Video
Trump supporters’ claim stuns CNN anchor – CNN Video
Actual facepalm.
Trump’s Economic Cabinet Picks Signal Embrace of Wall St. Elite – The New York Times
Steven Mnuchin, the financier who has been tapped to run Treasury, joins other wealthy investors chosen by Mr. Trump, a sign of possible tax cuts and deregulation ahead. (via Trump’s Economic Cabinet Picks Signal Embrace of Wall St. Elite – The New York Times) All those smug Trump fans saying that Clinton was the candidate… Continue reading Trump’s Economic Cabinet Picks Signal Embrace of Wall St. Elite – The New York Times
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Compare what Trump said versus what Trump did. Is it the same? Is Carrier _paying a tax_ or _accepting tax money_ ? Now ask yourself if the Carrier deal is a *good* deal based on what Trump ran on. (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
How to Deal With the Lies of Donald Trump
How to Deal With the Lies of Donald Trump
Journalists need to understand what Trump is doing and refuse to play by his rules. He is going to use the respect and deference typically accorded to the presidency as an instrument for spreading more lies. Reporters must refuse to treat him like a normal president and refuse to bestow any unearned legitimacy on his administration.
Trump’s proxies need to be asked over and over again to provide evidence. When they are unable, they need to be asked why they are unable to defend the president’s assertion and if they believe what the president said. You can not play he said she said here.
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Trumpgrets: schadenfreude therapy (via Trumpgrets.) Worth a read.
Did Russia pick the president?
Did Russia pick the president?
Enough here to investigate, not enough to claim that Russia hacked the election.
Lewandowski: NY Times Editor Should Be Jailed For Publishing Trump Taxes
Donald Trump’s former campaign manager Corey Lewandowksi on Thursday called for the New York Times’ executive editor to be jailed for releasing some pages of the President-elect’s tax returns. (via Lewandowski: NY Times Editor Should Be Jailed For Publishing Trump Taxes) Calling for the jailing of journalists is not normal.