Remember when Bush43’s administration argued for Waterboarding and everyone thought that was the rock bottom for the GOP? Or when all those people critical of Obama’s drone war were totally OK with Trump escalating it again? Well those same people are against calling out war crimes if it makes dear leader look like a war… Continue reading Senate Republican blocks unanimous consent on resolution calling targeting cultural sites a war crime
Understanding the Trump years by watching someone eating mayonnaise out of a jar with their fingers.
Conservatives do you really want to understand how liberals feel about Trump? Imagine how you’d feel if you walked into your kitchen and saw someone eating mayonnaise from a jar with their fingers. Just standing there in front of an open fridge with a jar in one hand and the mayo being licked off the… Continue reading Understanding the Trump years by watching someone eating mayonnaise out of a jar with their fingers.
From The Atlantic: The Rust Belt Didn’t Have to Happen
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
We already know they are willing to abuse national security for partisan politics.
Since long before he was a politician, he’s lied frequently and even written in multiple books about his profound belief in the value of lying as a means to get ahead. And he’s good at it. After his Atlantic City casinos went bust, he successfully duped a bunch of mom-and-pop equity investors out of their… Continue reading We already know they are willing to abuse national security for partisan politics.
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
Captain Bone Spurs insults troops again
Guy who compares dodging gonorrhea in studio 54 with serving in combat and muses about wishing he won a purple heart insults the troops once again. Speaking with the Retired American Warriors PAC in Virginia, the Republican nominee suggested veterans suffering from PTSD are not “strong” and “can’t handle” the stresses of war. Source: Trump… Continue reading Captain Bone Spurs insults troops again
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.