When Donald Trump was running for the office of President, I called him a political monster. I was correct, and now, Piers Morgan explains what I mean by that label. "In some respects, though, I accept that Trump IS a monster. America has never seen someone like him bulldoze his way like this into the White House through sheer monstrous force of personality. He’s done it … [Read more...] about Donald Trump is a monster!
Gettin’ Presidential Over Betsy DeVos
February 2, 2017 Note to readers: This is the latest entry in Super Baby DonDon’s diary. The series imagines that President Donald Trump has the emotional make-up of a five-year-old and confides his deepest thoughts—such as they are—to Andrew Feinberg, and to readers, every day. In his private moments, he always thinks of himself as Super Baby DonDon. Okay, it’s time … [Read more...] about Gettin’ Presidential Over Betsy DeVos
Reuters: Trump to focus violent extremism program soley on Islam
EDITOR'S NOTE: There was a typo in the original headline. Yours truly was offline for more almost 24 hours and on a drive. It has now been fixed. We regret the typo. By Julia Edwards Ainsley, Dustin Volz and Kristina Cooke WASHINGTON/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The Trump administration wants to revamp and rename a U.S. government program designed to counter all violent … [Read more...] about Reuters: Trump to focus violent extremism program soley on Islam
The Republic Stands Tall
The Republic Stands Tall By Peter Funt PHOENIX - The heroic effort by Arizona's largest newspaper to oppose Donald Trump, which began last September, continues now that he is in the White House, with even greater vigor than before. Until Trump came along, the Arizona Republic had endorsed only Republicans for all of its 126 years. After it declared support for Hillary … [Read more...] about The Republic Stands Tall
Supreme hypocrisy
WASHINGTON -- You want bipartisanship on Supreme Court nominations? Let's have a consensual moment around Sen. Ted Cruz's idea that having only eight Supreme Court justices is just fine. "There is certainly long historical precedent for a Supreme Court with fewer justices," the Texas Republican said last year when GOP senators were refusing even to give a hearing to … [Read more...] about Supreme hypocrisy
Video: Sen. Dick Durbin Opposes Sessions for Attorney General
On Wednesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee by an 11-9 vote (along party lines) voted to confirm Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) to be the next attorney general. Session’s nomination now proceeds to the full Senate where it is expected he will be confirmed, given the GOP’s 52-seat majority. Senate Democrats have been forceful and frank in opposing the nomination, but none … [Read more...] about Video: Sen. Dick Durbin Opposes Sessions for Attorney General
The Klan and Judge Gorsuch
February 1, 2017 Note to readers: This is the latest entry in Super Baby DonDon’s diary. The series imagines that President Donald Trump has the emotional make-up of a five-year-old and confides his deepest thoughts—such as they are—to Andrew Feinberg, and to readers, every day. In his private moments, he always thinks of himself as Super Baby DonDon. No, Judge Neil … [Read more...] about The Klan and Judge Gorsuch
The Reuters poll on Trump’s immigration ban (and understanding polls)
I've been skeptical of news reports about political polling for most of my adult life. That skepticism was triggered Tuesday by a Reuters-Ipso poll: Trump's travel ban polarizes America. The Jan. 30-31 poll found that 49 percent of American adults said they either "strongly" or "somewhat" agreed with Trump's order, while 41 percent "strongly" or "somewhat" disagreed and … [Read more...] about The Reuters poll on Trump’s immigration ban (and understanding polls)
How not to keep us safe
It was my intention to visit Iran this year for study. Now however in a fit of pique, the tit-for-tat reply to our ban the Iranians will soon bar American citizens from visiting. http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/28/middleeast/iran-will-ban-us-citizens/?iid=ob_article_organicsidebar_expansion So will the other, less tourist-friendly countries on a list which is a who’s who of … [Read more...] about How not to keep us safe
Cartoon: Mounting a Ban
Mounting a Ban by Clay Jones The chances of you being gunned down by a radical Islamic terrorist in North America is pretty slim. The odds of being butchered by a radical conservative terrorist with a gun are much greater. This was proven Sunday in Quebec City, Canada. There’s just so much irony that during President Trump’s illegal executive order to ban Muslims from … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Mounting a Ban
Gorsuch Nominated To SCOTUS
United States President Donald Trump announced Tuesday his intent to nominate Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court. As the likely next justice on the high court, his nomination was likely to bring up questions about his background — including his net worth. Gorsuch, 49, serves on the 10th circuit court of appeals in Colorado. He's the… … [Read more...] about Gorsuch Nominated To SCOTUS
Surprise, GOP: You should’ve taken Trump literally
WASHINGTON -- Hey, Republicans: Ready to take him literally yet? Two days after the election, I spoke with Grover Norquist, a conservative tax activist who had made peace with the prospect of a Trump presidency. Expressing confidence that Donald Trump wouldn't attempt the crazier promises made during the campaign, Norquist said Trump's supporters knew to take him … [Read more...] about Surprise, GOP: You should’ve taken Trump literally
Malevolence Tempered by Incompetence, Until…
Matthew Yglesias assesses the Trump administration's start on vox.com. For liberals alarmed by Donald Trump’s election, there is something heartening about the revelation that the new president has no idea what he's doing. His rollout of new travel restrictions aimed at offering a constitutionally, economically, and diplomatically viable alternative to his campaign pledge of … [Read more...] about Malevolence Tempered by Incompetence, Until…
Cartoon: Big Love
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Kim-Jong Trump
The following is my reply to the letter sent by Senator Al Franken to his constituency. Dear Senator Al, I wish I could agree with you that "This is not our country." Unfortunately, it is, or at least a part of it. We know far better now than we did a few months ago that our electorate is divided in profound ways. During the recently completed campaign, Trump praised the … [Read more...] about Kim-Jong Trump
Travel Ban Rollout Only Continues Inherent Weaknesses In Trump Team’s Communication
Line of the Day: "Trump has done the impossible: He's gotten a bunch of New Yorkers to go all the way to JFK when they don't have to." - Mark Agee The chaos resulting from Donald Trump's Executive Order banning refugees from certain countries has dominated the news. But the implementation - this fly by the seat of your pants if you will, is indicative of the disorganization … [Read more...] about Travel Ban Rollout Only Continues Inherent Weaknesses In Trump Team’s Communication
Huge Nickname Shakeup!!
January 31, 2017 Note to readers: This is the latest entry in Super Baby DonDon’s diary. The series imagines that President Donald Trump has the emotional make-up of a five-year-old and confides his deepest thoughts—such as they are—to Andrew Feinberg, and to readers, every day. In his private moments, he always thinks of himself as Super Baby DonDon. I guess you’ve … [Read more...] about Huge Nickname Shakeup!!
The Bannon Show
>While the press and most Americans were focused on the Trump ban on immigrants from seven predominantly Muslim countries, a move of potentially greater significance to the nation appears to have slipped under the radar for the most part. The press has focused on Trump’s rushed order that took many government employees by surprise, and its effect on families, and American … [Read more...] about The Bannon Show
Trump fires Acting Attorney General
Embed from Getty Images President Donald Trump has fired Acting Attorney General Sally Yates after she refused to enforce his executive order on immigration -- in an incident some have already likened to Richard Nixon's infamous 1973 "Saturday Night Massacre": President Donald Trump fired acting Attorney General Sally Yates Monday night for "refusing to enforce a legal … [Read more...] about Trump fires Acting Attorney General
Cartoon: Muslim Ban
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