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I’m happy to report that during my K-12 years (1960 – 1973), and I never heard a teacher mention anything that could be construed as “patriotic.” For example, we learned U.S. history, but it was not twisted to imply that …
Teaching Patriotism? Really? Read More »
Read moreThe irony here is that all Trump wanted was absolute power. Dividing the nation between educated/kind people and hateful morons was just a means to that end. And, until recently, it appeared to be working. Then came the shutting of …
Until Recently, Dividing the Nation Worked Very Well for Trump Read More »
Read moreWe all learned percentages in 6th grade (+/-), so we know that if you reduce a certain number by 100%, you have zero. It makes no sense to say that you’re going to reduce the price of a certain drug …
Trump Wants to “Reducing Prices by 1500%” Read More »
Read moreMany Americans are starting to feel like the lady whose observations we see at left. Exactly how this moves forward from here is anyone’s guess. Maybe the Democrats gain a huge majority in Congress in 2026 and then impeach and …
Has the Fever Broken? Read More »
Read morePsychologists have been saying that Trump has some sort of mental disorders for many years. But let’s rely on our own powers of observation for a moment. Does he really seem any more mentally/emotionally disturbed today than when he came …
Does Trump Have Dementia? Let’s Consider this for a Moment Read More »
Read moreI’m wondering if this can’t be done without being in gross violation of a whole raft of domestic and international laws.
Most Americans don’t support wanton criminality, which could be why Trump’s approval rating is 33% and cont…
Re: the “one simple question” posed at left, it’s not that easy. About one-third of American voters continues to approve of the way Trump is running the country. Most of them come from solid red states, where defying Trump would …
Removing Trump Won’t Be Easy Read More »
Read moreRegardless of what Jeffrey Epstein said about Trump, most of his supporters believe he’s a saint. Some, however, would put it like this, “Trump is a bad person with good ideas.” Whatever. This country will be a better place to …
Trump Is a Terrible Person, but Some Folks Are OK with That Read More »
Read moreWhat makes life here in the United States so interesting is the vast amount of horsecrap we’re fed on a daily basis. Here, we’re being asked to believe both that impoverished illegal aliens are eating up government services and that …
Blaming It on the Illegal Aliens Read More »
Read moreIt’s interesting to watch the slow but steady fall of the president’s approval rating, as folks “jump ship.” Certainly, a good portion of the MAGA base will remain loyal, regardless of what comes forward about Trump’s history of sexually abusing …
Trump’s Popularity Read More »
Read moreThis lady is a translator who was sitting there when she heard Trump say, “The United States and Italy have been allies since the days of ancient Rome.” And her face says it all. I’ve seen this lady’s face before …
Her Face Speaks Volumes Read More »
Read moreIn January 2016, Trump held a televised “veterans’ fundraiser” that raised $2.8 million. The money was meant for veterans’ charities but was instead directed by his campaign and used to promote his political campaign. This was and is wacky, not …
Trump Must Return Stolen Money Read More »
Read moreIt’s virtually certain that Trump will be connected to Epstein and the sex trafficking of underage girls. The question, however, is will he lose any support? We’re talking about an adjudicated rapist who tried to overthrow the United States federal …
Read moreIt’s totally fine that the U.S. president doesn’t understand the principles of magnetism, but does he need to talk it in front of a huge, international audience? If you haven’t seen this and the other videos on this subject, now’s …
Read moreI wrote a post earlier today about a British geneticist, Dr. Gordon Strathdee, who had lived in the United States for four years, and believes that, by 2028, the U.S. will fall under military dictatorship. He believes this, not because …
Military Dictatorship – More Read More »
Read moreBritish geneticist Dr. Gordon Strathdee lived in this United States for four years, and believes that the answer to the question here is yes, but not because of Trump per se. Read his incredibly astute comments here. Here’s are two …
Military Dictatorship in the U.S.? Read More »
Read moreFrom the Associated Press: A New York man who received clemency from President Donald Trump in 2021 was sentenced Monday on charges that he swung an IV pole at a nurse, sexually assaulted his children’s nanny, harassed a member of his …
Corruption Rears Its Ugly Head — Several Times a Day Read More »
Read moreWhat we see at left is true, but was there any way of accomplishing that? Trump, the most powerful person on Earth, simply had his lawyers delay the forward motion of the three main criminal indictments until he became president …
Trump and January 6th Read More »
Read moreEventually, many Trump supporters will come to realize that the meme at left is a hoax, and that their leader fell for it. But it would be interesting to know how many care. We live in a post-truth society, where …
Trump and Our Post-Truth Nation Read More »
Read moreThis isn’t exactly “breaking.” It’s from 2012. People are entitled to their own opinions and are also entitled to accepting the opinion of an actor with a history of making racially insensitive comments. Personally, I’m inclined to refer to people …
Rating Obama’s Presidency Read More »
Read moreIf readers skip with post because they think they’ve heard plenty of crap about the Republicans’ claim re: Obamacare, I won’t blame them. In fact, I could scarcely believe my own eyes when I saw the meme here and realized …
“Repealing Obamacare and Replacing it with Something Better” — OMG. STILL? Read More »
Read moreIn this speech, Trump explains that the radical left is “invading” our country, and that he and his administration are going to “take them out very quickly.” How will this end? Civil war? If so, this will be much different than …
Trump: The United States Is “Under Invasion from Within” Read More »
Read moreIn case you’re wondering about it, it won’t be Trump or JD Vance, or any of the congressional Republicans who carts you away. As suggested at left, it will be some rando who used to pump your gas or your …
Who’s Coming for your Neighbor — Or for You? Read More »
Read moreThere are people living around you and me who believe that George Soros, a 95-year-old liberal philanthropist, orchestrated things like the seven-million person “No Kings” march, and all the other anti-Trump sentiment that most of us feel here in the …
George Soros: The Sole Reason We Hate Trump? Read More »
Read moreAs shown here, rightwing extremism, at least certain components of it, are completely dead in the Unites States. We have no appetite for turning our schools into facilities that promote Christianity, reject LGBTQs and non-whites, and remove the truth about …
Book-Banning and Other Forms of Censorship Have Lost at the Polls Read More »
Read moreLet’s not take this out of perspective. Personally, I kind of liked the slum lords with the no hot water and rats the size of house cats. I was particularly enamored of those who refused to rent to blacks, like …
Does the New NYC Mayor Offer a Fast Track to Communism? Read More »
Read moreBelow is Donald Trump’s announcing that, on June 14, 2026, he will be hosting a UFC event, i.e., mixed-martial arts, fought in a cage. There will be 6000 spectators on the White House lawn, and another 9000 on the Ellipse. …
Celebrating Trump’s 80th, America’s 250th Together — In Style Read More »
Read moreI’ll happily pony up $10,000 if that will put Musk on board to Mars.
Read moreTo answer the question here, sure. Here’s why: Like all patriotic Americans, I trust President Trump to do what’s good for America, regardless of how it weighs on his own wealth and power. He’s truly selfless. This constantly becomes more …
How True Patriots Stack Up on Mail-in Voting Read More »
Read moreTo answer the question here, sure. Here’s why: Like all patriotic Americans, I trust President Trump to do what’s good for America, regardless of how it weighs on his own wealth and power. He’s truly selfless. This constantly becomes more …
How True Patriots Stack Up on Mail-in Voting Read More »
Read moreIt appears that Trump supporters have no problem handing over America’s democracy to a dictator.
Never thought I’d see the day.
Yes, we’re a country that’s packed with tens of millions of cruel idiots, but it seems that some of Trump’s most outrageous ideas (like the one expressed at left) may be starting to backfire and unravel his presidency.
Read moreFormer Bush Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Donald Trump: “I believe Mr. Trump is beyond repair. He is stubbornly uninformed…he is unqualified and unfit to be Commander-in-Chief.” It sure would have been nice if statements like these, that are as …
Trump “Beyond Repair” Read More »
Read moreAbout this now-famous photograph at left, a woman wrote: “Imagine. More than 77 million gullible fools.” I’m afraid I have some bad news for you, lady. “Gullible fools” isn’t the half of it. These are 77 million people who are …
People Are Starting to Wise Up on Trump Read More »
Read moreTrump flip-flops? Who cares? Anyone who believes a single word coming out of his mouth is an idiot.
Read moreSeeing Steve Bannon go to prison for raising millions of dollars from the MAGA imbeciles to “Build That Wall!” and then putting that money into his pocket would break no one’s heart. If anyone but a huge Trump donor did …
Locking Up Steve Bannon Read More »
Read moreBarbra Streisand writes: Trump is too old, too unhinged, and too unstable for the most demanding job in the world. I’d put it differently: Trump is completely stable, in some deranged condition that causes him to commit acts of extreme …
Read moreWe all wonder how history will come to regard Donald Trump after he’s gone. To me, the photo at left, which depicts Trump and a man who collapsed during a meeting in the Oval Office, summarizes it nicely: Trump couldn’t …
How Trump Will Be Remembered Read More »
Read moreI know there are tens of millions of Americans who are thrilled about mass deportation, but, if you’re one of them, here’s a question for you: Has this improved your life in any way at all? Are you wealthier or …
Read moreWas there a specific thing, e.g., the East Wing of the White House, that turned massive numbers of Trump supporters against the conman-in-chief?
It’s impossible to say, but his base of hateful morons do seem to be a bit shaken.
He is defined by his cruelty.
Nothing like this could have ever been possible earlier in U.S. history, because Americans didn’t have the stomach for it. Now we eat it up with a spoon.
Here in the U.S., there are states that require ID each time you vote. Most states don’t, because you needed ID, including proof of citizenship, to register to vote when you turned 18. The United States had no problem with …
Read moreWhen I was a schoolboy, I remember clearly the distinct impressions I formed about where some of my teachers stood politically. We had the occasional “hard-ass” who was almost definitely a conservative, some of whom might even be Trump supporters …
Politics in Our Schools Read More »
Read moreHere, Donald Trump claims that mail-in voting automatically means fraud, and that Colorado has a particular problem in that the state has gone to 100% mail-in voting. As anyone could have foreseen, however, there are a couple of major issues: …
Trump and Mail-in Voting Read More »
Read moreRe: the meme at left, I would draw a different conclusion: it’s possible that the United States has lost its appetite for lies, cruelty, and stupidity.
Trumpism just may be on its way out.
Thank you, Bill. Well, there are two good reasons for this: Big cities have lots of people living in them; rural areas are sparsely populated. It might be worth looking up “city” and “rural.” The people living in cities tend …
Big Cities Have Lots of Voters Read More »
Read morePoor choice.
Cincinnati has lots of affluent, well-educated people. Other parts of Ohio would have elected Vance’s brother as king.
To the reader who sent me this: no one’s offended. We know we live among racists, and being offended by a racist doesn’t help anything. Perhaps the very greatest thing about being an American is what’s etched at the base …
Should Speaking English Be Required to Live in America? Read More »
Read moreThe use of the U.S. military against American citizens has been illegal since the Posse Comitatus Act was passed almost 150 years ago. Wouldn’t the Trump administration be well-advised to avoid situations like the one described at left that aggressively …
“Illegal Orders” Are Illegal for a Reason Read More »
Read moreThere are a couple of remarkable aspects to what our president has written here: 1) As shown in the graph below, the number of SNAP recipients did not increase during Biden’s administration. This year, it’s 41.1 million people, right in …
Trump: Liar, Criminal, or Both? Read More »
Read moreThe lady who sent me this writes: Like so many others, I’m not sure how to look back on Dick Cheney … I truly felt that he was a war criminal, and serving the fossil fuel interests made him an …
Making Sense of Dick Cheney Read More »
Read moreTo the reader who sent me this: It seems that, over the last 100+ years, our state DMVs have done an admirable job in maintaining safety via their system of deciding to whom they issue drivers licenses and under what …
Read moreTo the reader who sent me this: No, they’re not. That’s because, as most of us learned when we were children, only citizens are eligible for these services. I attribute very little intelligence to congressional Republicans, but this is something …
Only Citizens Are Eligible Read More »
Read moreTrump supporters take him at his word that his presidency has restored the trust of the world’s people that the United States is again a trustworthy friend. The truth is that the planet has an extremely negative perspective of the current …
How Trump Is Regarded Globally Read More »
Read moreIt’s widely known that rocker Bruce Springsteen and Donald Trump are not on friendly terms (which is good news), and that a lot of this is finding its way into the news. Personally, if my approval rating were in the …
The Spat Between Bruce Springsteen and Donald Trump Read More »
Read moreSome strong language in the meme here. I think of Trump supporters as: (If rich) “morally defective.” (If not rich) “lacking intelligence, morally defective, or (probably) both.” While none of this is complimentary, it’s not quite as aggressive as the …
Read moreHere’s an article in which Trump and his top people lament that the 22nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution forbids anyone from running for a third term as president. Trump told reporters, “It’s a very interesting thing. I have the …
Now, Trump Says He Can’t Run in 2028: Let’s Just See Read More »
Read moreIt’s not hard to understand why a disproportionate number of military personnel disapprove of Donald Trump.
Read moreIt’s an even sadder day when the President of the United States defies the court order, like he’s done so many times in the past, re: deportations, the deployment of the military against U.S. citizens, etc.
It sure will be nice when all this is over: the stupidity, the incompetence, the treason.
The author of the meme here nailed it. Congressional Republicans know that what they’re doing is wrong: it’s immoral, it’s traitorous, and in many cases it’s illegal. But their love of money and power keeps them completely silent. Once Trump …
What Will Congressional Republicans Do Once the Jig Is Up? Read More »
Read moreI hope readers will check out this report on cratering ticket sales at the Kennedy Center. This comes as no surprise given that the Kennedy Center hosts things like theater, classical music, dance and opera. We already knew that people …
Kennedy Center Ticket Sales Fall to Lowest in Years after Trump’s Takeover Read More »
Read moreSome folks believe that Congress will not re-open until after the midterms, when, the GOP hopes, it was enough votes to prevent the Epstein files from being released.
Read moreWhat a shock. Republicans control everything and Americans have lost confidence in government. How is that possible?
More to the point, more people every day are having a horrible realization: the U.S. president is deranged.
Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich writes: … a new presidential directive called NSPM-7 … may be the most sweeping attack on the First Amendment that I’ve seen in my 60 years in politics. NSPM-7, which stands for the National Security …
Horrendous Attack on Free Seech Read More »
Read moreWhen you or I read what Joe Biden said last night (see left), we tend to think: “Of course. Our democracy is indeed in danger, and we need to fight to keep it from being usurped by Trump and his …
Talking to a Brick Wall Read More »
Read moreWhen I came across the meme here, I thought it was a joke. Does somebody seriously believe that there are “anti-ICE rioters” that they’re doing damage to our cities? Chewing on this further, I suppose that the most gullible members …
Read moreI know lots of wealthy people from prep school, college, and several decades of business consulting, all of whom seemed like decent folks at the time. Yet now, I sometimes wonder how many are Trump donors. It’s upsetting just to …
Why Steve Schmidt Left the Republican Party — and What We Can All Learn Read More »
Read moreA reader notes: These are war crimes meant to test the amount of public outrage they can get away with. It’s hard to know the precise motive for these crimes. Obviously, Trump supporters have no issues with our country’s executing …
Does Killing Innocent People Cause Americans “Outrage?” Read More »
Read moreIn other posts, we’ve looked at the prospects of a massive refusal on the part of America’s top military to follow a manifestly illegal order, like invading Canada. What about a less dramatic case? What if I were the chief …
What Can Trump Destroy? Read More »
Read moreTrump never has and never will have the slightest interest in learning, which is sad, and should have long ago disqualified himself from the White House. Also, he seems to be on a cognitive decline and makes bizarre and indefensible …
Trump Getting Dumber Every Day? Read More »
Read moreTrump never has and never will have the slightest interest in learning, which is sad, and should have long ago disqualified himself from the White House. Also, he seems to be on a cognitive decline and makes bizarre and indefensible …
Trump Getting Dumber Every Day? Read More »
Read moreIn this video, Donald Trump says that he hasn’t really thought about a third term, though, he boasts, his poll numbers are great. Then we have one of these on-air statisticians who says that Trump has one of the worst …
Trump’s Third Term Read More »
Read moreIn this video, Donald Trump says that he hasn’t really thought about a third term, though, he boasts, his poll numbers are great. Then we have one of these on-air statisticians who says that Trump has one of the worst …
Trump’s Third Term Read More »
Read moreBelow is the AI response, but before you read it, here’s mine: Missourians who rise to the level of the U.S. Senate must have two qualities: a) a hard-hitting level of racism that leaves voters with no doubt that you’re …
Did Missouri Senator Eric Schmitt Say “America Is for White People?” Read More »
Read moreThere’s no question that something has gone incredibly wrong with the United States, and, as shown at left, you don’t have to be an American to see that. The question is what to do about it. Trump is not a …
Trump from New Zealand’s Perspective Read More »
Read moreIt’s comments like the one on the left that should serve as a reminder that Trump’s only power lies in the feeblemindedness of that “base” to which his late sister refers. I only wish I had a good idea as …
Read moreIf I had told you ten years ago that one man would rise to power in the United States who would have such a command over the American people that he could make up any lie he wanted to — …
Did January 6th Really Happen, or Was it a Hoax, as Trump Wants You to Believe? Read More »
Read moreFrom MSN: Representative Randy Fine (R-FL) has sparked controversy by advocating for the repeal of the 22nd Amendment, which limits U.S. presidents to two terms, citing President Donald Trump’s role in brokering a Gaza peace agreement as justification for extending …
Trump’s Third Term Read More »
Read moreIn a recent post, California IS Different, But It’s Not TOO Different, I drew the distinction between the urbane sophistication of the state’s coastal region and the rural regions in its interior. As one may expect, there is a huge …
California Has More Republican Voters than One May Suspect Read More »
Read moreRonald Reagan is a symbol of how far this country has fallen in terms of humanitarianism in just few decades. As a conservative, Reagan did many things, too many to list, that upset the bejeepers out of progressives like me. …
Ronald Reagan on America’s Greatness Read More »
Read moreKeep in mind that, in 2020, more than 70 million voters cast their ballots for Trump, who, though he is a pathological liar, is 100% trusted by his supporters. When Trump said the election was rigged, the vast majority of …
Why January 6th Wasn’t the End of Trump/MAGA Read More »
Read moreMost Americans vote according to which candidate is most like to make them richer, yet, as we’ve seen, this isn’t universally true. The MAGA folks who support Trump are experiencing higher taxes, and higher prices at the gas pump and …
We Don’t “Vote Our Own Pocketbooks” Read More »
Read moreFrom Reuters: New U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, in one of his first acts in the job since being appointed by President Donald Trump, has revoked the personal security detail and security clearance for Mark Milley, the retired Army general …
It’s Only a Matter of Time Read More »
Read moreOf course, this sign is a work of Photoshop; it exists nowhere. Yet it conveys a message that a great number of us feel: a deep resentment of Trump supporters. This may be what could be called the “double whammy” …
He Got Us Coming and Going Read More »
Read moreWe all remember the Tea Party folks and all those related American voters who said, “Government should be run like a business.” Admittedly, this has a certain appeal. Until you think about it, that is. It’s worth going back to …
Should Government Be “Run Like a Business?” Read More »
Read moreStephen Miller on Fox threatens to arrest JB Pritzker for “seditious conspiracy” and says, “to all ICE officers: you have federal immunity in the conduct of your duties. And anybody who lays a hand on you or tries to stop …
ICE Officers Do Not Have “Federal Immunity” for Their Crimes Read More »
Read moreA few times a week, I flick on Fox News for a minute or two just to see how they’re seeing current events under Trump. What I notice is that they seldom mention Trump at all; most of their content …
How Fox News Does Its Thing Read More »
Read moreThe presence of Trump in our lives can be compared to the “chicken and egg” phenomenon. Did Trump cause our immorality, ignorance, and lies, or did an intellectually and morally failing electorate bring Trump into power? The author of the …
Trump’s Impact on the United States Read More »
Read moreI agree with the author of the meme here; before Trump came along, it would have been the end of a president’s candidacy to commit an act of great violence in an effort to overturn a federal election and remain …
Overthrowing the Federal Government Read More »
Read moreThe East Wing. The National Guard in U.S. cities. Executing untried Venezuelans. Grab ’em by the pussy. Overt racism. Jeffrey Epstein. Extreme tariffs. Bailing out Argentina. Annexing Canada and Greenland. RFK, Jr. Pete Hegseth. Fake assassination attempt. Killing wind and …
Is All This Mayhem a Part of Trump’s Plan to Stay in Power? Read More »
Read moreAgreed. Hope things turn out well for him and his country. It’s a shame the “civilized” world can’t do a better job in protecting and defending them. Speaking of “loading up a plane with money (and concubines),” this is what …
Read moreI have a very good friend who’s about my age, i.e., getting old, who writes: We the People either find a way to break Trump’s party’s grip on the wheel, or we go down with the ship….Like many of our …
Is Trump Poised to Announce Victory over the American People? Read More »
Read more…. just like 32 of the world’s most productive nations.
Why is this so hard to fathom for the citizens of the wealthiest country on Earth?
News flash: We don’t want sick, ignorant people!
ICE agents have every reason to fear for their lives when protesters present this sort or nasty demeanor.
Read moreHere’s a beautiful piece of writing political commentator Rick Wilson the demolition of the East Wing of the White House. Perhaps this is stupid question, but I need to ask it nonetheless: Does the president of the U.S. have the …
Read moreHere are a couple of remarks on Trump’s destroying the East Wing of the White House: From Dan Rather Witnessing any part of its demolition is a gut punch. Trump crossed an invisible line by destroying something that wasn’t his …
What the Destruction of the White House East Wing Means Read More »
Read moreThis is a good question, but it has many solid answers. Let’s be careful with our assumptions. Almost half of voters think Trump is doing a good job and actually needs more power in order to make America great again. …
Why Are We Allowing Trump to Ruin Our Country? Read More »
Read moreI don’t know who Jason Bateman is, but I do know that calling out people for voting for Trump can only make these people dig in their heels even deeper.
Read moreWhen political consultant and chief presidential strategist (to Barack Obama) David Axelrod made the statement at left, I asked myself, “That may sound good, but are you sure he doesn’t have the right?”
No one seems absolutely sure.
I would be very interested to know how far back in time the idea expressed at left goes. One thinks immediately of the French Revolution, but I’m sure that true world historians can cite periods that go back perhaps thousands …
Read moreMaybe it’s time we simply accept that fact that the Trump and his cabinet members really couldn’t care less about the welfare of the people they “serve,” who need help from the federal government. Let’s understand that Trump and his …
Kristi Noem and Her New Private Jets Read More »
Read moreMaybe it’s time we simply accept that fact that the Trump and his cabinet members really couldn’t care less about the welfare of the people they “serve,” who need help from the federal government. Let’s understand that Trump and his …
Kristi Noem and Her New Private Jets Read More »
Read moreIt’s common for Americans today to lament how little exposure to civics our kids receive in school. And yes, there were times in the early- mid-20th Century when our children spent an enormous amount of time studying the U.S. Constitution …
Civics Class and the White House Read More »
Read moreLaurence Tribe, one of our nation’s top constitutional scholars, has been asking the question here, in one way or another, for many years. Sadly, it doesn’t seem like there is an answer in the offing. Yes, 56% of Americans believe …
What Will it Take to Remove Trump? Read More »
Read moreI would sure love to know why there is so much ignorance and misinformation in this country. Students can read the Bible in public schools during non-instructional time, as long as it is done privately and does not disrupt the …
The Bible in Public Schools Read More »
Read moreNo reason to convict him of a crime first, right? America used to stand for justice, but that was long ago. Btw, the vast majority of the people who commented on this meme on social media said things like, “Of …
Sending Progressive Philanthropist George Soros to Prison? Read More »
Read moreThe nation is still wondering about the thought process behind the selection of certain of Trump’s cabinet members. The common wisdom, of course, is that the normal issue of qualifications as seen on the person’s resume’ is far less important …
Read moreOf course. Patel and Cruz are both such reasonable and honest people.
Btw, I want to know where the mayor of Dallas was on November 22, 1963.
The United States needs to come to terms with the fact that there is an entire class of people, young and old, whose personalities are deeply rooted in the ultra-right-wing: Trump, white-supremacy, the rejection of science, Fox News, the dismantling …
“Threat” Won’t Change Charlie Kirk Devotee Read More »
Read moreI’ve often wondered how those who purchase Trump paraphernalia (sneakers, coins, etc.) feel about their purchases.
Of course, the guy at left is only one patron, but he doesn’t seem too happy.
This is funny, but is she really any worse that any of the dozens of other paid liars befouling our media airwaves today?
Read moreYou might call Trump a laughingstock, but only if you’re in a position in which he’s unable to harm you. And that doesn’t cover too many people. There’s nothing funny about Trump if you’re: • Poor or working class, and …
With Very Few Exceptions, Trump Is Not a “Laughingstock” Read More »
Read moreFor the last, say, 10 years, it’s been said that we live in a “post-truth” world. Here’s a great example: Mike Johnson’s claim of a few days ago that the government can’t re-open until after the “Hate America” protest is …
Our Post-Truth World Read More »
Read moreThe point made at left is spot-on. There may be exceptions, but the very last thing that our Earth’s most visible leaders will do will be to spontaneously decide to begin to cooperate with one another, as that would signal …
Global Cooperation Read More »
Read moreNow here’s a clever little rejoinder. Wow, he walked right into that one. Seriously, with the exception of a few cities in Florida, Texas, and the Deep South, almost all big cities in the United States have Democrat mayors. That’s …
Feeling Safe in America’s Cities Read More »
Read moreDo Americans have unlimited patience for this kind of garbage? I doubt it. George Santos didn’t commit violent crimes, though would it have mattered if he did? Trump pardoned hundreds of thugs who delivered severe beatings that resulted in 174 …
Americans Will Only Accept So Much Dishonesty on the Part of Their President Read More »
Read moreI wish I could say that there is a tsunami of former high-level Republicans who have realized that supporting Trump is a distinctly immoral and anti-American thing to do and have abandoned the criminal sociopath. What we seem to have, …
Top Republican Quits GOP, Trump Read More »
Read moreMy theory is similar, and it goes like this: Every single thing he did in his entire life was calculating to make him money, fame, and power at the expense of other people. This started when he young: dodging the …
How Will Look at Trump in Retrospect Read More »
Read moreThere is a Facebook group called “Conservatives Take Back California,” which I find rather amusing. Here are a few reasons why they won’t come anywhere close to achieving their goal, at least within lifetimes of anyone living here today. Sheer …
Will “Conservatives Take Back California?” Read More »
Read moreMany progressives are getting a good chuckle out of the allegation that the folks who took part in the “No Kings” rally were paid to participate. The woman with the sign at left sure has a smile on her face. …
Were the “No Kings” Participants Paid? Read More »
Read moreOnce we accept the well-documented truth that the incidence of voter fraud is in the United States is almost exactly zero, the question becomes why we would want to make it harder for certain people to vote. Of course, not …
Read moreAs the “No Kings” rally was going on yesterday, I wrote a few posts about the unexpectedly high level of participation that was achieved in places that are normally thought of supporting Trump, e.g., Montana and Idaho. On the other …
Boston “Kills It” at “No Kings” Rally Read More »
Read moreI heard they were being paid by antifa, but I guess even the truest morons eventually abandoned that idea, insofar as antifa is a political philosophy with no leaders, members, headquarters, or, most importantly, assets. I happen to some of …
Were the Seven Million “No Kings” Rally Participants Paid? Read More »
Read moreThe piece at left is interesting, but I doubt there’s any real truth to it, even though every decent person in America wishes this were so. Trump supporters come in two varieties: 1) Uneducated MAGA white nationalists, who believe that …
Did “No Kings” Change Things? Read More »
Read moreToday’s political rhetoric is a reflection of the pathetic state of our educational system. Despite all the evidence the contrary, the Trump administration continues to claim that antifa is a criminal, anti-American organization with leaders, a headquarters, and millions of …
“Antifa” Is a Sign of Our Sad Times Read More »
Read moreGood point made at left. From there, I might point to the vast majority of the United States population that, over the years, has stood up for the U.S. Constitution and rule of law. Keep in mind that a significant …
To Whom Does the “No Kings” Messaging Appeal? Read More »
Read moreThe No Kings rally organizers said they wanted protest signs to be “non-hostile.”
OK, OK, but let’s keep in mind that this lady is Irish. These people tend to be a bit hot-blooded, which, under the circumstances, seems 100% fine.
A lady asked me why I’m part of the No Kings rally in Hopkinsville (Kentucky). Because my father, and about five million of his Anti-Fascist, yes, ANTIFA, buddies, started at Omaha Beach and marched to Berlin to defeat fascism. I …
Old-Timer Will Fight Fascism Until His “Last Breath” Read More »
Read moreAnother note to those who may not be intimately familiar with some of America’s less populous states — this one from Idaho’s capital, Boise. Idaho went for Trump by almost 31% in 2024; it’s in the top five “reddest” states …
No Kings Rally — Update from Boise, Idaho Read More »
Read moreHere’s a clip of the No Kings rally that is taking place in Bozeman, Montana, a state that Trump won by a full 19.93% over his opponent, Kamala Harris. For those who may be unfamiliar with Montana, it’s arguably the …
No Kings Rally – Updates Read More »
Read moreThe theory that is most commonly propounded here is that the mainstream media is essentially amoral; they do whatever is required to make money, and that means not pushing back on the president, regardless of the gross damage that is …
Why Mainstream Media Normalized Trump Read More »
Read moreIf the history of American wars is to be judged by these three data points, the quality of our enemies is falling like a stone.
Read moreKansas Young Republicans’ vice chair William Hendrix (pictured), who until Oct. 9 worked as a communications specialist for the Kansas Attorney General’s Office, reportedly used the N-word more than a dozen times in the chat with the spelling ending in …
Such a Good Young Kansan with Such a Promising Career … Read More »
Read moreIt’s quite gratifying to see that many of the folks in Europe are as horrified by the lawlessness of the Trump presidency as we Americans are ourselves.
Read moreThe many millions of participants in today’s “No Kings” rallies around the world are doing everything possible to avoid hostility between the event supporters and Trump supporters who claim it promotes a “hatred of America”…
Read moreI admit that there is a great deal I don’t understand the United States at this point, but here’s something that completely eludes me: Trump just commuted the seven+-year prison sentence of George Santos, convicted of wire fraud and aggravated …
Trump Commutes Sentence of One of America’s Most Disgusting Human Beings Read More »
Read moreAt left are some wonderful pieces of advice, though I would guess that at least 99% of the participants in the rally are already coming in with precisely these viewpoints. I was amused by this comment: Please keep President Trump …
A Message of Peace for the “No Kings” Rally Read More »
Read moreHere’s a conversation that illustrates the impasse in which this country finds itself. In response to the “We hate what Trump is doing to (America), we have: We in the army of Christian builders disagree with you. President Trump Republican …
Disagreement re: “No Kings” Read More »
Read moreAt the rate we’re going, there won’t be a single law-abiding institution left in the entire federal government by the time 2028 rolls around.
Read moreI’m not too sure about this. What about all the teachers, scientists, college students, healthcare professionals, retirees, corporate employees, government workers, librarians, park rangers, entertainment professionals, restaurant employees, and airline workers? Yet there are millions of Americans who take the …
Not Sure Trump’s Press Secretary Has this Right Read More »
Read moreI think it’s also fair to say that the Founding Fathers never thought the U.S. electorate would have disintegrated into hundreds of millions of greedy pigs and hateful idiots, that would fully support a criminal conman.
Read moreCondemning horrific behavior is better than writing it off as acts of “boys will be boys.” Yet the problem lies in the fact that, condemned or not, it’s what the Republican party is dealing with in the year 2025: a …
Top GOP Officials Condemn Republicans Who Support Hitler, Etc. Read More »
Read moreSuppose you were trying to pick a U.S. city that could possibly be riddled by violence due to drug cartels, street gangs, or some other sort of violent crime (even though none of these were reported by the major news …
Why Did the Trump Administration Choose Portland? Read More »
Read moreAs shown below, the vast majority of world news sources will not be playing ball with Pete Hegseth’s command that that he has to right to approve all reporting on the Pentagon. In a day when Americans are demanding more …
World Press Rejects Pentagon’s Requirements for Story Approval Read More »
Read moreInsofar as 2GreenEnergy “headquarters” is near a little Danish town in California that has considerable appeal to European tourists, I often have the opportunity to meet people from the Continent. When the conversation turns to politics, as it often does, …
The “No Kings” Rally Is International Read More »
Read moreThis guy has a terrific point.
Such a strange and sad time to be an American.
This takes us back to the absurd notion that Trump supporters stand behind law and order.
Read moreHere’s something I found kind of pathetic, albeit completely common for today’s right-wing America: slandering those who care enough about their country to stand up and articulate their feelings. “Let’s see who shows up,” says Trump mouthpiece House Speaker Mark …
Trump Administration’s Predictable Response to “No Kings” Rally Read More »
Read moreWhether these days of hate and oppression will persist for a “long, long time,” or whether the pendulum is about to swing back the other way remains to be seen.
It’s certainly a terrible time to be an American.
Recently, there have been a few posts here to the effect that Antifa is not a group, and that it has no headquarters.
The other of the meme at left has a differing point of view.
I wouldn’t say that the MAGA folks “live on a different planet,” even metaphorically. I’d say that they’re desperately in looking for data points, regardless of how out-of-date or clearly inapplicable, that confirm what they already believe about political life …
MAGA Looking Hard for Data That Makes Them Feel Good Read More »
Read moreOf course, the GOP wants the world to regard the “No Kings” protesters as “terrorists.” But how successful can this possibly be? In a few days, approximately 10 million peaceful protestors, most of them in the United States, but many …
Republicans Smear Peaceful Protesters as ‘Terrorists’ Read More »
Read moreFrom MSN: Roger Stone, a longtime adviser to Donald Trump, called on Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado to relinquish the award to the president. Following a ceasefire deal between Israel and Gaza, Stone told Real America’s Voice host …
Trump and Associates Still Bickering About the Nobel Peace Prize Read More »
Read moreThe cartoon here harkens back to our earlier post about Antifa, i.e., it’s an organization in the same sense as the stoics or the Eagles fans: no headquarters, leaders, members, or dues.
Certain right-wing Americans can’t seem to understand…
I have to admit that I’m confused about this much ballyhooed situation with the Epstein files. We seem to be all worked up about a certain matter: Does Donald Trump’s name appear on a certain list? News: It’s not a …
We Can’t Seem to Get Enough News Chatter about the Epstein Files Read More »
Read moreLet’s do a quick examination of what we have here: Antifa is a belief (that fascism is a bad thing); it’s not an “organization”; it has no “members.” Officials are expecting 10 million protesters at the October 18th “No Kings” …
Antifa in the News, as Always Read More »
Read moreNot sure what else we could do to support our veterans over illegal aliens. We’re already deploying massive numbers of troops and scouring every place these vermin hang out: home improvement store parking lots, restaurant kitchens, car washes, meat-packing plants, …
In Prioritizing Veterans over Illegals, the Answer Lies in Cruelty Read More »
Read moreCongratulations to the more than 53K runners who crossed the finish line in yesterday’s Chicago Marathon. Not only was this a new record in terms of participation, but it was particularly noteworthy in that it took place with the constant …
Read morePlease don’t tell me the good people of Alabama are unfamiliar with the U.S. Constitution. I refuse to believe it. 🙂 This really isn’t that difficult.
Read moreWow, that’s one tough president.
Soon, we’ll be coming after their government-paid sports cars, three-martini lunches, sexual massages, and real estate in the Hamptons.
Set in the late 1930s, when the Nazis were coming to power and pressure was being put of Austria to join the Third Reich, this magical story is somehow more relevant–and poignant–than it’s been in 75 years.
Read moreI don’t know the cause of the fracas in this video, but it’s certain that this is stuff like this puts a big smile on Trump’s face. One of the key ingredients in any plan for him to stay in …
Turning Peaceful Protests Violent Read More »
Read moreThere may be some MAGA rhetoric on some subject that is somewhat plausible (though I can’t think of any offhand). As I posted earlier, however, anyone who believes this particular line of crap from the White House is a total …
What are These Federal Troops Actually Doing in Our Cities? Read More »
Read moreWe all know this one: The girls with the megaphones: “Sweet Caroline!” Crowd: “Bom, bom, bom!” Girls: “Good time never seemed so good.” Not bad for a war-ravaged city whose people have taken up arms and are violently attacking federal …
Meanwhile, in Chicago, a Bit of Neil Diamond Read More »
Read moreYes, that is funny. They were chosen specifically because they were incompetent; their only qualification is their willingness to do whatever Trump asks of them. Phew. At least they they’re not competent, honest people who are black, female, or gay; …
No DEI in the Trump Administration — and That Has a Humorous Side Read More »
Read moreRegardless of whether we’re crybabies or so many Che Gueveras, they don’t like us too much, and they don’t see any need to be consistent in how they think of us.
Read moreAs many of us are aware, the federal government, especially the president and Attorney General Pam Bondi, are on a high-force campaign to move federal troops into states run by Democrats, despite the express refusal of state leaders to accept …
U.S. Governors Resist Being Dragged “Closer to Authoritarianism” Read More »
Read moreGood one!
It would be hard to pick a less belligerent city in America than Portland.
I’m not a subscriber to the Washington Post, so don’t have access to this article, though I love the thought presented in the title, and I have to say that I’d be interested in any intellectually serious argument to the …
Read moreWe do seem to be dancing around this, don’t we? If you tune into even the left-of-center cable shows like MSNBC and CNN, you won’t find a single mention of the only thing that really matters in the United States, …
Read moreHere’s an excellent article that explains, from the perspective of a foreign journalist who’s covered the slide into autocracy of nations like Turkey and Hungary, why the U.S. and its people need to remain hopeful that Trump can be prevented …
Be Ready when Trump “Overplays His Hand” Read More »
Read moreI hope at least some Republican voters will look up “sanctuary city.” My Fox News-loving mom was convinced that an illegal alien could commit a violent crime like rape, robbery, or murder in a sanctuary city and the police couldn’t …
Understanding “Sanctuary Cities” Read More »
Read moreI remember my elementary school teachers very well. I recall how they were constantly bombarded with questions about gender and human sexuality. Just kidding. I’ve spoken with many of today’s educators, both in-the-classroom and administrators, and they say that that …
Gender in the Classroom Read More »
Read moreHere in the United States, “not to take part in the lie,” it’s not necessary to be out there marching in the “No Kings” rallies and the rest. Everything except knuckling under counts. In the U.S. government, we have some …
The Courageous Individual Read More »
Read moreThough I understand the point here, I question the idea of fighting belligerent and unintelligent people. When I was a little boy, my grandfather told me never to argue with idiots, an idea I’m sure we’ve all heard at various …
Read moreI subscribe to a social media group on old houses, a subject I adore. Some of these are so cheap you could buy them for what we’d pay for a year’s property tax on a place in California. Here’s a …
Read moreWhat? I’m confused. “Trump’s Statement” of a few months was that “Gas prices are (present tense) under $2.” It would have been interesting if one of the gaggle of reporters surrounding him could have asked the obvious question: “That’s great, …
Trump’s Avalanche of Lies Read More »
Read moreNo one seems to understand Trump’s motivation here. Did it have anything to do with the $400 million gift aircraft? Does Qatar fear attack from Alberta or Saskatoon? The Qataris say they need to be prepared to help achieve peace …
Trump Welcomes Qatar to Build Air Force Base in Idaho Read More »
Read moreOver the past few months, and especially since the murder of Charlie Kirk, the right-wing news sources are telling us that most of the politically related violence is coming from the left, in particular from the left-wing “terrorist associations,” e.g., …
Where Does Domestic Violence Come From? Read More »
Read moreThis woman cracks me up, regardless of whatever she’s saying about what politicians and their parties. Until last week, she was known for her adherence to conspiracy theories re: human-controlled weather, Jewish space lasers, Covid-19/vaccines, the “stolen” 2020 election, school …
Marjorie Taylor Greene — a Walking Joke Read More »
Read moreThis woman cracks me up, regardless of whatever she’s saying about what politicians and their parties. Until last week, she was known for her adherence to conspiracy theories re: human-controlled weather, Jewish space lasers, Covid-19/vaccines, the “stolen” 2020 election, school …
Marjorie Taylor Greene — a Walking Joke Read More »
Read moreIt’s not hard to spot the differences between Republicans and Democrats on any issues, but particularly re: their positions on Israel. Here’s U.S Rep Mark Alford, (R-MO): “Israel has every right to live in peace and harmony with its neighbors.” …
Republicans on Israel Read More »
Read moreWe normally accredit Confucius with the saying, “Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves,” meaning that revenge is often lethal to the person who attempts to punish an enemy. There is absolutely no chance that this …
The Vengeful Donald Trump Read More »
Read moreTrump is a disgusting human being, and the cruelty of his actions on a day-to-day basis knows no bounds.
He needs to be removed. Now.
If you belief Donald Trump, voter fraud in the U.S. is widespread. This, of course, was the (supposed) basis on which he refused to accept the results of the 2020 election, and brought the country to the edge of armed …
Voter Fraud in the United States Read More »
Read moreOK, our president doesn’t know what habeas corpus means.
But what’s that compared to his strengths in terms of fanning the flames of racial hate?
Sarah, my hat’s off to you. You nailed one of the two main modalities of Trump’s second term: retaliation against anyone who has dared to challenge Trump and his wantonly criminal behavior. The other, of course, is his relentless drive …
Former Trump Deputy Press Secretary Nails It Read More »
Read moreI remember a sixth-grade science class in which our teacher, Mr. Tokeida, brought in a number of meal worms and a large petri dish. He told the class, “I’m going to take a few meal worms, one at a time, …
Are We Attributing to MAGA Far More “Thinking” than Is Properly Warranted? Read More »
Read moreHere’s a scene from one of our “war-ravaged” cities.
It’s a representation of how preposterous all this is.
I suppose it’s true that that Trump is “beyond repair,” but that somehow implies that Trump and/or the American people would like to see an improved president in the White House. Not true. Trump himself thinks he’s God’s gift to …
Is Trump Beyond Repair? Read More »
Read moreThe primary answer to the question here is that most Americans are indoctrinated into believing that this country is the best in the world. It’s so good, in fact, that it’s not susceptible to things like fascism. This reminds me …
Fascism in America? Unthinkable. Read More »
Read moreMany of us remember the short and ridiculous tenure of Anthony Scaramucci as White House Communications Director. Here, Scaramucci seems to be asserting that something fundamental has changed in the character of Donald Trump, now that he’s become addicted to …
“Trump Isn’t the Man I Knew?” Read More »
Read moreI normally eschew body-shaming, but this is so funny that I’m making an exception.
Read morePeople may be wondering how it’s possible that Americans support Trump and his policies. Maybe all we’re talking about is stupidity.
That’s the only conclusion I can draw from the words of Trump’s son Eric at left.
As Trump’s former lawyer Ty Cobb says at left, in addition to turning the United Stated into an autocratic regime, at the same time, Trump needs to alter history such that future generations don’t think he did anything wrong. Yes, …
Trump’s Agenda Is Even Far-Reaching Than People May Think Read More »
Read moreThe stage is set for the full-scale use of the U.S. military against the citizens in states that voted against Trump, despite the fact that this is forbidden by the U.S. Constitution and the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878.
Read moreAs we can see from what Trump told Fox News here, he’s mad as a hatter. I recognize that the typical MAGA voter is disturbed as well, but insanity in the White House is not a sustainable way to govern …
Trump’s Mentally Ill Read More »
Read moreRegarding Trump’s competence, I suppose that if you want the United States to look like Turkey, Hungary, Russia, China, of any of the other totalitarian states, you had to admit that Trump is super-competent. His will is unaffected by any group …
Trump’s Competence Read More »
Read moreRegarding Trump’s competence, I suppose that if you want the United States to look like Turkey, Hungary, Russia, China, of any of the other totalitarian states, you had to admit that Trump is super-competent. His will is unaffected by any group …
Trump’s Competence Read More »
Read moreSome of us are looking for a single, simple statement to encapsulate what is going so wrong in America today, and perhaps it relates to what Aristotle says at left here. Even the MAGA folks think that what they’re doing …
Doing What’s “Right” Is More Controversial than it Seems Read More »
Read moreThe other day, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made a speech before the nation’s highest-ranking generals and admirals, which was regarded at best as a waste of time, at worst as a slap across the face to the men and women …
If You’re in the Mood for Something Completely Nauseating…. Read More »
Read moreLiz Cheney is one of the very few Republicans of integrity in the U.S. Congress today. When we read her words here, we’re impressed, but we wonder, when Trump is gone, if any aspect of the concept of honor will …
Honor in the GOP: Is It Gone Forever? Read More »
Read moreWhenever I run across nonsense like this, I’m reminded of the two school administrators I met recently, and this subject arose. I asked them, 1) how often to elementary schoolers (age 5 – 7) want to know about human sexuality? …
Introducing Sex to Kindergarteners Read More »
Read moreThe federal judge’s chilling words at left here show us exactly how close we Americans are to an autocratic and completely lawless government.
As the meme here suggests, liberty is being eaten alive by ignorance and fear. But how did this happen in a land that, until recently, was productive, relatively lawful, and deeply respected on the world stage? Until very recently, there …
America Faced the Perfect Storm, and the Outcome Has Been Horrific Read More »
Read moreAmericans are being asked to choose between two propositions. The U.S. military: Is being feminized and weakened by political correctness, a situation that Pete Hegseth can and will rectify. Is the envy of the world. Its leadership and policies have …
Most Americans Still Have a Great Deal of Common Sense Read More »
Read moreMany of us like to wonder about the final days of this Trump regime, how it may succeed, and how it may come to a fiery end. Here’s one scenario by which this thing blows apart into smithereens: Trump commands …
Trump’s Grossly Illegal Modes of Clinging to Power – How All This May End Read More »
Read moreIn school boards all around this country, conversations are being held about returning things like shop to the things we expose our kids to. I’m sure there is an endless stream of arguments and counterarguments to be made. One is …
Adding Back Shop, Music and Art into School Curricula Read More »
Read moreIn school boards all around this country, conversations are being held about returning things like shop to the things we expose our kids to. I’m sure there is an endless stream of arguments and counterarguments to be made. One is …
Adding Back Shop, Music and Art into School Curricula Read More »
Read moreHere’s a recent photograph of Portland, Oregon. I was expecting to see thousands of Che Guevara look-alikes with Molotov cocktails, rather than a street filled with yuppies stocking up on organic sprouts. Crap like this comes from the same people …
Of All the Large American Cities Supposedly “At War,” Why the Obsession with Portland? Read More »
Read moreHow about Newsmax? When I want to spend a few minutes checking out what the truly hateful morons are watching, that’s where I go. I know you’ll love it.
Bill Mahrer has a point here, but it needs to be kept in perspective. Most of us Boomers can remember when late-night comedy shows rarely had any political content. Johnny Carson’s viewers had no interest in the subject, and even …
Re: Late-Night TV Comedy, Let’s Give Americans What They Want Read More »
Read moreOf all the stupidity coming out of the White House, this crap about sending troops, outfitted to engage in armed conflict to save our “war-ravaged” cities from the radical left may be at the very top of the list. I …
A Reader Is Not Too Happy with the Latest in Trump’s Utter BS Read More »
Read moreRussian Anarchist Emma Goldman was once named the most dangerous woman in America by the FBI, and at the left we can see why. Her resembles that of John Lennon, i.e., we have the capacity to build a world based …
Political Activists Haven’t Given Up, Though These Are Troubling Times Read More »
Read moreThroughout history, there have been many social critics who have observed that public education represents a real danger to the ruling class. Here’s what George Carlin said on the subject: Governments don’t want well informed, well educated people capable of …
An Educated People Are a Dangerous People Read More »
Read moreIt’s easy to look at the pic here say, “Well of course people got along back then; it’s a group of hippies. What did you expect? OK, well let’s ask ourselves what the conservatives were doing 50 years ago. Were …
What Makes the World so Crazy? Read More »
Read moreDonald Trump is the only thing young people know about the American presidency: rude, classless, and sociopathic. The rest of us have lived through 10 – 15 presidential administrations and see that it’s only a matter of time before Trump …
Read moreWhere did all this ignorance and violence some from?
Read moreAmerica has fallen off a cliff when it comes to class, but do any of us deserve to be disgraced like this?
Read moreThe American ultra-right-wing is lining up heap posthumous praise on Charlie King. Of course, not everyone feels the same, like the author of the meme at left, who points out that Kirk was merely a podcaster. My problem isn’t that …
Let’s Replace George Washington with Charlie Kirk on the U.S. Quarter Read More »
Read moreHere we have a few words of Epictetus, one of the Stoic philosophers, whose thoughts are characterized by the idea that our lives should not be cushy, but rather the opposite, guided by self-sacrifice in order to live by the …
Read moreThe lawn sign here reminds me of the American political rhetoric over the past decade, where people have been saying, “The Democratic platform needs to be more than ‘Were not insane Republicans.’” I remember thinking: I’m not too sure about …
The Choices Americans Must Make Read More »
Read moreA reader “Tim” sent me meme here. Thanks, Tim, but let me ask you this: Of all U.S. voters who are registered with a certain party, a clear majority, 54%, 44.1 million, are Democrats. How many of these people could …
How Many Americans Are “Pro-Assassination?” Read More »
Read moreThe idea suggested at left is most closely associated with 18th Century French writer Voltaire.
It’s of particular relevance today, as our right-wing government is aggressively muzzling anti-Trump comedians like Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel.
Since the origins of humankind, we have known what late 20th Century American philosopher Terrence McKenna said at left to be true. With great consistency, we somehow select the worst people to lead us. What many have realized, perhaps starting …
Why Political Power Winds Up in the Hands of the Worst of Us Read More »
Read moreRe: the second Trump presidency, one of two things is going to happen; it’s hard to imagine any real middle-ground: 1) Trump will ultimately fail in his bid to take over the United States government, and to rewrite its history. …
A Watershed Period in U.S. History Read More »
Read moreMany of Trump’s supporters, whether they’re in farming or some sort of small business, are realizing to their bitter disappointed that they economic policies that their leader has put into place are driving them into bankruptcy. I’m not a political …
How Much Political Trouble Is Donald Trump In? Read More »
Read moreI wish I had a dollar for every time I’ve written, “Americans may be stupid, but we’re not that stupid. There’s limit here.” Having been so clearly wrong many dozens of times, I know how dull-witted I sound when I …
Are We Approaching the “Last Straw” for Donald Trump? Read More »
Read moreI wish I had a dollar for every time I’ve written, “Americans may be stupid, but we’re not that stupid. There’s limit here.” Having been so clearly wrong many dozens of times, I know how dull-witted I sound when I …
Are We Approaching the “Last Straw” for Donald Trump? Read More »
Read moreI wish I had a dollar for every time I’ve written, “Americans may be stupid, but we’re not that stupid. There’s limit here.” Having been so clearly wrong many dozens of times, I know how dull-witted I sound when I …
Are We Approaching the “Last Straw” for Donald Trump? Read More »
Read moreFrom a reader: Chicago had one of its biggest protests ever, with thousands hitting the streets to stand up against the regime, DHS, ICE & Trump’s war on the American people. History is being made in the streets. During Trump’s …
The Scariest of Times Read More »
Read moreWe wouldn’t have had Donald Trump in the first place if McConnell hadn’t treated Democrats with gross unfairness.
Read moreVirtually all Americans, and plenty of people elsewhere around the world, can recite vast passages from the 1939 film “The Wizard of Oz.” When the Scarecrow laments his condition, Dorothy responds that, if somehow a brain could be conferred on …
Lessons from Our Ancestors Read More »
Read moreWhatever your political stripes, if you’re an American, I urge you occasionally to take in a few minutes of Fox News, Newsmax, OAN, or perhaps some other source of far-right-wing programming that I may have missed. A couple of points …
The Mass of News Reporting in the United States Is Pathetic Read More »
Read moreThe answer to the question here is no. There are two solid reasons that tens of millions of American voters still stand behind Trump. 1) Rich people who were tragically born without a moral compass understand that they are consistently …
Does Trump “Hurt All of Us?” Read More »
Read moreWhen we look back on the opening of Trump’s second term as U.S. president and try to identify a pattern, something emerges that would have been unthinkable anytime earlier in American history. Apparently without any real thought, and on any …
Read moreIt’s unclear how/if the sign here is actually helping matters, but that’s not the point. “Natural” disasters like massive floods are increasingly common and severe, and emergency management for events of this scale are impossible to implement effectively at the …
Federal Emergency Management Agency Read More »
Read moreTrusting any politician to tell the truth about his/her true motives is a foolish venture. In reality, why is Joni Ernst hanging it up? Anybody’s first guess would be that somehow she finds it morally unacceptable to continue to be …
Republican Senator Won’t Run for Re-election in 2026 Read More »
Read moreYesterday I met one of the creators of the modern “Superman” movie series, and he asked me if I was going to see his latest piece of work. I explained, “No, I don’t avail myself of this entire genre. I …
Read moreTristan Snell is a lawyer and legal commentator featured on MSNBC and NPR, and in the Washington Post and Wall Street Journal. There are bound to be a few sociopaths in any society, and, if that society is a democracy, these nut-jobs …
American Psychosis Read More »
Read moreInteresting concept here. Do all Trump voters approve of everything their leader says and does? Probably not. But overall, they see him as making America great (and white) again by taking actions like mass deportations and punishing everyone but his …
Read moreIn the 45 years I’ve lived in/near Los Angeles, there have been few major changes. It’s still the entertainment capital of the world, while continuing to feature obnoxious traffic and housing prices. Like most if not all of the largest …
More Ridiculous Garbage from Trump’s Lackeys Read More »
Read moreBefore Trump, no politically active U.S. citizen thought he was taking a risk to his personal safety by criticizing the president and/or his administration. This country, and, in fact, the entire West, had experienced the Enlightenment (aka the Age of …
Our Reasons to Feel Safe from Government Are Not What They Used to Be Read More »
Read moreIf you were asked to name the most dangerous person the Trump’s cabinet, your first thought might be Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, whose only qualification for the job of running the Pentagon is his tenure at a Fox News …
RFK Jr. — a “Frightening Man” Read More »
Read moreI remind the reader who sent me the meme here that the main use of property tax is the funding of public schools. Speaking for myself, this is a sacrifice I’ve always happily made, both before and after I had …
The Legitimacy of Property Taxes Read More »
Read moreI have to admit, Roberts’ statement here does seem stupid in the extreme.
Also, the idea that a sitting president can’t be charged with a crime is asinine; it’s antithetical to the idea of democracy.
What Frank Herbert says here is true. It seems to be another way of saying what Plato did: “Only those who don’t want power are qualified to hold it.” Perhaps this is the reason that democracies have a finite shelf …
Democracies Are Fragile Read More »
Read moreSenior energy analyst Glen Doty remarks: This made me smile. And a reader adds: “No felons” seemed pretty obvious. Didn’t know we had to write that one down. The 25th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution contemplates the idea that voters may …
Conversation Between the Founding Fathers Read More »
Read moreGovernor Walz: I like you, but: 1) While I hate quibbling over the nuances of words, I wouldn’t use the word “marred” here. Dining room tables are “marred” when someone drops a knife on them. Families are “torn apart” when …
Dear Governor Walz Read More »
Read moreAs shown at left, not everyone in the United States government is letting Trump order him around like a slave. Of course, JB Pritzker is the governor of a progressive state and is speaking about Chicago, a large and extremely …
Trump Not Needed or Wanted in Chicago Read More »
Read moreAs shown at left, the United States has, in large measure, abandoned the idea that our government act in accord with the U.S. Constitution and the wishes of the men who came together to found this nation. We’re all waiting …
Our Limited Reverence for the Wishes of the Founding Fathers Read More »
Read moreGiven that the crime rate is so much higher in the red states, what’s the fascination with punishing cities that are controlled by democrats?
By exerting the absolute power that Trump believes comes along with the U.S. presidency, he has most definitely thrown most Americans into a snit.
Strangely, we preferred the representative democracy we had before.
Good question. It depends on what country. Sure, we wouldn’t want to see this anywhere in the developed world. In the developing world, we would probably say, “It’s just one more step towards world fascism, but in some country of …
What You Call What’s Happening in the United States if it Were Going on Elsewhere? Read More »
Read moreWhen my wife asked me just now what is happening in the world, I told her that it’s just an extension of what we’ve been seeing. In the United States, for instance, Trump and his loyalists are using whatever tactics …
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Read moreWhat has happened within the Republican party is shameful, but most Americans continue to believe that it can and will be put right. What ultimately takes Trump down and dissolves the MAGA/Trumpist movement has yet to be seen, but many …
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Read moreA couple of notes here: 1) Anyone who is surprised to learn that the senior political echelon in Texas is morally bankrupt is a fool. 2) This country was most certainly not founded on the bible; the founding fathers were …
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Read moreThere’s an old Quaker saying that goes like this: “Concern thyself not with the speck in thine brother’s eye when thy hast a log in thine own.” Sounds like legitimate advice for a man whose state has the nation’s highest …
Read moreWhen a right-of-center newspaper calls out a Republican president for his moral atrocities, you know something very strange is happening in the good ol’ US of A.
Read moreRetired US military intelligence officer and freelance writer Jim Wright gives us the gem at left.
He has a point here, but sadly, about half the country doesn’t get it.
Watching one’s country disintegrate is most certainly painful–if you’re an honest intellectual like David Brooks. The problem arises when we realize that, for every David Brooks, there are several hateful morons, and perhaps a few amoral rich Trump donors who …
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Read moreThe words at left come from American musician Jack White. I would say that he’s mostly correct, though he omits an important fact: Where most Trump supporters are intellectually deficient, a significant number are simply morally defective and would happily …
Let’s Not Forget: There Are Two Varieties of Trump Supporters Read More »
Read moreOf all the distasteful elements of American life today, perhaps the whitewashing of U.S. history is the most offensive. In all honesty, our reporting on the subject was never good. Unless you read Howard Zinn in school, which some students …
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Read moreNo, not all patriots are disgusted by what Trump’s doing to our country. There are tens of millions of patriots whose IQs are under 90, who absolutely love what’s going on here and now in the United States. There are …
Are All True Patriots Disgusted? Read More »
Read moreMost of the people on Earth are hoping desperately that all this criminality and insanity is over soon.
Read moreFrom the reader who sent me this: After he met with President Trump, Vladimir Putin laid flowers at the graves of Soviet pilots in Alaska, while making the Orthodox sign of the cross. Well, while he’s one of the heinous …
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Read moreFrom a reader: If you had it your way, you would be insulting Putin to no end instead of talking peace. Trump shows respect, because that is what brings people to the table. To insult and demean world leaders is …
Read moreHere’s something from the Facebook “chat” here in Central California. We live among people who are so deeply ignorant that they don’t know that only U.S. citizens can vote. It’s a truly pathetic time to be an American, and it …
American Ignorance Read More »
Read moreI just met a married couple who recently retired from a lumber business they ran for 30 years in Southern California. When I asked about any trends they see in the industry vis-a-vis environmental sustainability, they had plenty to say, …
Read moreLike so many of us, I like to figure out the meaning of vanity license plates. Of course, some are personal and are not designed to be understood, e.g., the car-owner’s initials, or his love for someone named “Judy.” Others, …
I’m Sorry Mississippi Read More »
Read moreHere’s Pete Buttigieg speaking on the subject, and, in my view, he’s 100% correct.
Read moreI know I’ve been asking myself this since Trump came on the scene 10 years ago, but: Who’s stupid enough to believe all this crap?
Isn’t there a limit?
My wife can’t stand it when I watch Fox News–even for a short period of time. But when she’s out of the room, I’ve been known to flick it on for a few seconds to see what they’re covering. What …
Fox News and Joe Biden Read More »
Read moreTrump made a comment about Baltimore yesterday during a press conference. This came after his announcement that he was deploying the National Guard to Washington, D.C., and that the federal government had taken control of the Washington, D.C. police department, …
Trump’s Move to “Federalize” Law Enforcement Comes Up Against Some Hard Facts Read More »
Read moreI’m guessing (actually hoping) that readers don’t know who Newsmax anchor Rob Schmitt is. On his show tonight he interviewed acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and “border czar” Tom Homan, and asked his guest, “How many …
What We Should Fear Most Read More »
Read more“Thoughts from Aisle Four” is a blog written by a woman who goes by “marlene k f,” and, as we can see at left, she has a sharp, sardonic wit. The tragedy here is that are tens of millions of …
Let’s Admire this Cool Author’s Sarcastic Wit Read More »
Read moreAt left we see the messaging that is going out to recruit folks for ICE the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement arm of the Department of Homeland Security. Interesting use of language. What exactly does “Defend your culture!” mean? I’m having …
Defend Your Culture! Read More »
Read moreWe really do have a weird phenomenon at work here in the United States.
America has entire “news” channels that operate solely to deliver misinformation to people who are desperate to confirm certain of their beliefs as true.
To the reader who sent me the words at left: I appreciate your thinking of me but you’re incorrect in what you write here. There is nothing in the Constitution and its checks and balances that is even remotely based …
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Read moreI hate to sound like a buzzkill, but I have a certain resentment of American society that renews itself every time the National Football League has its first games of the late summer, and the sports networks welcome fans back …
Read moreI just met a senior consultant to FEMA, which gave me the opportunity to gain perspective on Trump’s attempt to move the agency from the federal government and into the states. He explained that there are three reasons why this …
Changes at the Federal Emergency Management Agency? Read More »
Read moreFrom “Occupy Democrats”: Georgia’s former Republican Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan enrages MAGA world by switching parties to become a Democrat in a stunning rebuke of Trump’s party. “There’s no date on a calendar or line in the sand that points …
High-Profile Republican Jumps Ship Read More »
Read moreI found the meme here funny, though, FWIW, I don’t provoke disputes with Trump supporters. While I doubt I’d be injured of killed in a confrontation, it’s: A waste of time, and A reminder of the fact that I live …
“Even My Dog Hates Trump” Read More »
Read moreOh, we’re deadly serious.
We’re not goofing around with our cruelty, our corruption, our removal of science from policymaking, and our demolition of our educational system.
I had to laugh when I pulled into the local hardware store a few minutes ago and saw a car parked next to me with a bumper sticker that read: “Ted Nugent for President.” Look, I know that living in …
Glorifying Stupidity Read More »
Read moreThe point made at left appears to be that Trump does not succeed at all the crazy bullcrap he threatens, and this is true. The United States will not be annexing Canada or Greenland, either. Yet we must not forget …
Not Every Insane Idea that Trump Puts Forth Actually Happens, But . . . Read More »
Read moreWhat American actor and activist George Takei says here is 100% accurate. If any sane and decent were advising Republicans, he’d urge them to cut ties with Trump as soon as possible, and return to some level of credibility as …
Read moreTo the author of the meme here: The guillotine was invented about 80 years after Louis XIV, associated with Versailles in late 17th and early 18th Century; it’s known as the instrument that beheaded Louis XVI and Marie Antionette in …
The People Will Only Stand for So Much Read More »
Read moreFormer labor secretary Robert Reich notes at left that Trump’s firing of the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics comes right out of the playbook of all tyrants.
Read moreWe really do have a weird phenomenon at work here in the United States.
America has entire “news” channels that operate solely to deliver misinformation to people who are desperate to confirm certain of their beliefs as true.
To be fair, the SCOTUS didn’t rule that the president is “above the law”; they ruled that the president can’t be prosecuted for something he did as an “official act.” FWIW, this seems at least somewhat reasonable. Should Truman have …
Is the U.S. President Above the Law? Read More »
Read moreI’m what’s called a democratic socialist, or social democrat — two synonymous phrases. This means, in essence, that I hope the United States can join the rest of the developed world in extending certain benefits, like healthcare and education, to …
Our Capitalist Civilization Does Indeed Have a Real Direction Read More »
Read moreI’m what’s called a democratic socialist, or social democrat — two synonymous phrases. This means, in essence, that I hope the United States can join the rest of the developed world in extending certain benefits, like healthcare and education, to …
Our Capitalist Civilization Does Indeed Have a Real Direction Read More »
Read moreThere are some American actor/entertainers who support Trump, but, as suggested here, there aren’t to many of them.
Read moreThere are some American actor/entertainers who support Trump, but, as suggested here, there aren’t to many of them.
Read moreUnless I’m mistaken, Trump addressed this to black people, implying that their lives in America are so miserable that they have nothing to lose by voting for him. As the meme suggests, however, we all have plenty to lose by …
What We Have to Lose with a Vote for Trump Read More »
Read moreIf I were guessing, I would say that among America’s top military people, about 10% are Trump supporters. The most accomplished and well-educated folks in the service, the generals and the admirals, understand that Trump is a would-be authoritarian who …
The Meaning of the Marine Corps and “Not My President” Flags Flying on the Same Staff Read More »
Read moreFunny cartoon, but only so if we can let go of the fact that the hats don’t cause the ignorance; it’s the ignorance that causes the hats.
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