by Michael Gerson Washington Post Writers Group columnist WASHINGTON -- This was always the main question: Would Donald Trump move beyond mere Twitter abuse and move against institutions that limit his power? By any reasonable standard, we now have an answer. Trump's official rationale for firing FBI Director James Comey -- that the president was suddenly … [Read more...] about Trump is wobbling along the precipice
A Tale of Two Democrat Politicians
Former congresswoman Corrine Brown is using a page from Hillary Clinton's playbook. From CBS News: "After a historic, nearly 25-year career representing Florida in Congress, former U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown was found guilty on Thursday of taking money from a charity that was purported to be giving scholarships to poor students. . . . Brown testified in her own defense, … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Democrat Politicians
Is It The End Of The Beginning Of Trump’s Presidency Or Beginning Of The End?
Hey, who's that guy hiding behind a hedge on the White House grounds? Why it's press secretary Sean Spicer, who became so flummoxed over the "unexpected" blowback from the summary execution of FBI Director James Comey that he hid from reporters the other night rather than answer their questions, eventually shouted a statement to them, locked himself in his office for … [Read more...] about Is It The End Of The Beginning Of Trump’s Presidency Or Beginning Of The End?
Hacking the 2018 Congressional Midterm Elections
It’s not like the White House has nothing better to do than chase down dubious claims of voter fraud. There are missiles in Korea, independent thinkers in the Senate, resolute law enforcement officers in the FBI and dedicated career officers in the top level of National Security, determined not to let Trump create Armageddon. And despite all of these perils, or because of them, … [Read more...] about Hacking the 2018 Congressional Midterm Elections
The Nation Is More Than ‘Mildly Nauseous’
He ain't heavy, he is acting in accordance with his competence Ruth Marcus, reflecting on FBI Director James B. Comey’s remarks that he felt “mildly nauseous’’ at the thought that his decisions about Hillary Clinton’s email investigation might have affected the outcome of the 2016 presidential election, writes at the Washington Post: The news that President Trump … [Read more...] about The Nation Is More Than ‘Mildly Nauseous’
Trump’s attacks on fired FBI Director Comey Meet Resistance
By Patricia Zengerle and Arshad Mohammed WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Thursday ran into resistance for calling ousted FBI chief James Comey a "showboat," an attack that was swiftly contradicted by top U.S. senators and the acting FBI leader, who pledged that an investigation into possible Trump campaign ties to Russia would proceed with vigor. In his … [Read more...] about Trump’s attacks on fired FBI Director Comey Meet Resistance
Mildly Nauseous, Comey Dies of Complications
President Trump summarily dumped James Comey, the FBI director whose July admonishment of Hillary Clinton and October surprise may have affected the outcome of the 2016 election in Trump’s favor. These were the reasons Trump gave yesterday when he dispatched Comey by public letter, shocking and humiliating Comey while he spoke with a group of Los Angeles agents. That’s no way … [Read more...] about Mildly Nauseous, Comey Dies of Complications
Hacking the 2020 Census
The Trump administration, running the executive branch like a three-card monte game, is trying to pull another fast one. Its next step in replacing majority-ruled government with a permanent, authoritarian plutocracy was unveiled yesterday. As we all chuffed over firing of FBI director James Comey, we were distracted from the resignation of John Thompson, Director of the Bureau … [Read more...] about Hacking the 2020 Census
The Wheels Come Off The Clown Car
The story yesterday was that the Deputy Attorney General had recommended to the Attorney General that James Comey -- Director of the FBI -- should be fired. This was then taken to Resident Turnip, who approved their recommendation. That story has become utterly inoperable in the last twenty-four hours. Anyone who is NOT a Republican has reason for alarm. (Anyone who IS a … [Read more...] about The Wheels Come Off The Clown Car
Cartoon: Trump’s Comey Firing
Caught in the insidious web of the Black Market in babies, one couple vows to fight back. The plan they hatch will test all their skill and nerves. Publishers Weekly says: “Slosberg delivers an emotional gut punch to the reader in this thriller." Also, check out my website, href="http://mikeslosbergbooks.com/">mikeslosbergbooks.com … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Trump’s Comey Firing
Five rational arguments why God (very probably) exists
By Robert H. Nelson, Professor of Public Policy, University of Maryland. Does God exist? Michael Peligro, CC BY-ND The question of whether a God exists is heating up in the 21st century. According to a Pew survey, the percentage of Americans having no religious affiliation reached 23 percent in 2014. Among such “nones,” 33 percent said… … [Read more...] about Five rational arguments why God (very probably) exists
New Yorker’s great cover on Trump’s Comey firing
You have to hand it to The New Yorker magazine. Not only does it (continue to) have some of the best writing anywhere but their covers are often works of art or sheer genius. This one on Donald Trump's firing of FBI Director James Comey is an absolute classic: I'm so impressed with this (and know the great content of The New Yorker magazine) that I'm going to subscribe … [Read more...] about New Yorker’s great cover on Trump’s Comey firing
Interview: Trump contradicts his previous statements on Comey firing
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump planned to fire FBI Director James B. Comey even if his attorney general had not recommended his dismissal, Trump said in an interview Thursday, contradicting his previous written statement and the accounts White House officials have provided over the past two days. "I was going to fire Comey — my decision.… … [Read more...] about Interview: Trump contradicts his previous statements on Comey firing
Dear White People review
(Taken from the Chocolate Films blog) I’m going to get right to it: Dear White People is a sensational show. Everyone should watch it - whatever shade you are, you should watch it. The biggest problem (and I use that world lightly) with the show is it’s name because it'll be the chief reason why most will refuse to turn it on. So let me address the issue head on: this … [Read more...] about Dear White People review
Trump’s Comey misfire
WASHINGTON -- Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is one of the shrewdest politicians of his generation. But by speaking Wednesday on the Senate floor in defense of President Trump's firing of FBI Director James Comey, McConnell made what is likely to stand as the most important mistake of his long political career. McConnell, who is measured and calculating about … [Read more...] about Trump’s Comey misfire
Trump’s Totally Predictable Tuesday Night Massacre
Now that Der Leader has deposed the lead investigator of Der Leader - sabotaging the rule of law, the kind of thing that typically happens in banana republics - I am surprised that anyone could possibly be surprised. Because it was obvious all last year that if this malevolent demagogue got anywhere close to power, he would do precisely what he has now done. Those of us who … [Read more...] about Trump’s Totally Predictable Tuesday Night Massacre
Poll: Trump’s approval rating nosedives near record low
Bad news for President Donald Trump — and Republicans who are backing him: a new poll shows his rating has nosedived to a near record low. His approval rating has eroded among some of his key supporters and this poll was taken b-e-f-o-r-e he set off a political firestorm by firing FBI Director James Comey. Upcoming polls should show further erosion which could erode the … [Read more...] about Poll: Trump’s approval rating nosedives near record low
Cartoon: Trump and rule of law
Boy Who Sent 3,500 Comic Books to Soldiers is Rewarded With Best Day Ever
This 9-year-old boy loves comic books so much, he wanted to share his passion with American soldiers – and in return, they gave him a day that he won't soon forget. Carl is the mastermind behind Carl's Comix: a website dedicated to comic book reviews and interviews. When one of his subscribers asked if he had… … [Read more...] about Boy Who Sent 3,500 Comic Books to Soldiers is Rewarded With Best Day Ever
Cartoon: Firing Comey
How bad has it become that the Nixon Library doesn’t want their guy compared to Donald Trump? The library tweeted out that Nixon never fired a director of the FBI and used the hashtag “Not Nixonian.” Usually presidents are avoiding being compared to Nixon and Watergate, not the other way around. The official reasoning for Director James Comey’s firing is that it’s based … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Firing Comey