Category Politics

Another Republican (Near-)Deathbed Apology

  “I love those hockey moms. You know, they say the difference between a hockey mom and a Pitbull? Lipstick.” (Palin, Sarah, R-Alaska, governor, 2008 [John McCain] vice presidential candidate; Republican National Convention; 9/3/2008.) “This thing is a pig. And… Continue Reading →

Chronic Stress and the Love of a Good Dog

In the Trump era, all of us who care about good government, ethical leadership, and the state of American democracy are living with health-damaging chronic stress. One antidote is a good dog, the greatest stress-reliever known to humankind. (scroll down… Continue Reading →

Ronny Jackson: “But the President Gets to Do It!”

Note to managers in the Trump administration: Do your thing — toxic leadership, self-enrichment, profligate government spending — but keep it hidden. Do NOT outshine the boss. (scroll down for article) — RECENT HEADLINES — “U.S. Syria Strikes Caused Little… Continue Reading →

Don’t Forget, Nikki: He’s Incompetent, Too

Yes, there is an ever-cresting tsunami of presidential corruption news. But this week, in light of Ambassador Nikki Haley’s run-in with presidential vacuity, I want to get back to basics: Donald Trump is incompetent. (scroll down for article) — RECENT… Continue Reading →

Trump’s Phony Victim Mentality (Though Comey Really Is out to Get Him)

Under President Trump’s “leadership,” America is an embarrassment. We come off as a poor-me, pitiful victim of all the other countries in the world. (scroll down for article) — RECENT HEADLINES — “Trump Denies Knowledge of Stormy Daniels Hush Money;… Continue Reading →

Outrage Fatigue and Trump’s Race to the Bottom

  “It’s disgusting. The comportment of these people is shameful. And none of these people who are working in the White House are hostages. In fact, we’re the hostages, and they’re complicit with the hostage-takers, when we look at the… Continue Reading →

Credibility: Former Senator vs. MSD Students

Surprisingly, the adult-film actress and the students have it — credibility, that is — and the senator and the president do not. (scroll down for article) — RECENT HEADLINES — “Trump’s Lead Russia Lawyer, John Dowd, Quits, Sites Client’s Refusal… Continue Reading →

“DON’T CONGRATULATE, Bro!”

The phrase “DO NOT CONGRATULATE” is destined to take its place among other Top 10 American pop cultural catchphrases such as “Don’t tase me, Bro!” and “You know, I’m, like, a smart person.” (scroll down for article) — RECENT HEADLINES… Continue Reading →

Dear Rex, It’s Not You, It’s Me

Donald tweet-fired his secretary of state. Now it’s reported Mueller has subpoenaed Russia-related documents from Trump Tower. Karma is a bitch — and then your porn star mistress wants to return the hush money and cancel the NDA. (scroll down… Continue Reading →

Trumpism Lovers, Trump Haters

There are Republicans who love Trump’s policies but hate the man. They hope Trumpism will live on after Donald is ousted. Sorry, guys. Trumpism dies without the Trump con — which is almost dead. (scroll down for article) — RECENT… Continue Reading →

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