I think it's important to keep in mind the two axes of opposition to Trump. On one axis is the partisan-ideological objection to Trump as hard right reactionary populist. On this axis he is enabled by a GOP Congress mostly (though not entirely) in line with the Trump-Bannon ultra-nationalist/hyper-capitalist worldview (with pseudo-concern for American workers, though only … [Read more...] about Will the two anti-Trump axes of opposition unite?
Cartoon: Trumpwolf
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Guess who is not coming to dinner? Donald Trump
The annual White House Correspondents dinner will be missing a key guest this year: President Donald Trump. On Saturday, Trump tweeted he will not be attending the April 29 dinner, considered the premier social event of the Washington press corps—and typically an evening of good-natured bantering between presidents and reporters. His announcement comes amid growing tensions… … [Read more...] about Guess who is not coming to dinner? Donald Trump
The Fake News President (Guest Voice)
The Fake News President Raging Moderate by Will Durst No matter what you think of Donald J. Trump, you got to admit he's a cracker-jack salesman with an uncanny gift for manipulating the mainstream media like a three-armed rental clown juggling pin-pulled grenades on an express elevator to hell. Every single day something he touches starts smoking. You've heard of the … [Read more...] about The Fake News President (Guest Voice)
Moonlight: It’s not for gay folks (Movie Review)
So, there is this lady called Camilla Long who writes for The Times and she decided to do a review of two of the most beloved black films in recent times. Twitter damn right crucified her for her opinion on Moonlight (less so Hidden Figures) - I mean, she got burned down to the ground for this thing. Ms Long's review was deeply ignorant, offensive and at times breathtakingly … [Read more...] about Moonlight: It’s not for gay folks (Movie Review)
White House bars some news organizations from press briefing
By Ayesha Rascoe WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House excluded several major U.S. news organizations, including some it has openly criticized, from an off-camera briefing held by the White House press secretary on Friday, representatives of the organizations said. Reporters for CNN, The New York Times, Politico, The Los Angeles Times and BuzzFeed were not allowed into … [Read more...] about White House bars some news organizations from press briefing
(Update) Clean Up On Presidential Aisle 45
Update: As discussed below, clean-up crews are being dispatched constantly to interpret, clarify, correct or explain away Trump’s “misspeaks,” mistakes, gaffes or just plain lies. Perhaps no other member of the clean-up crew has a more difficult and frequent task to do so on a nearly daily basis than White House press secretary Sean Spicer. One of Spicer’s most … [Read more...] about (Update) Clean Up On Presidential Aisle 45
Ban the Journalists!
February 24, 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. Steve Bannon is … [Read more...] about Ban the Journalists!
Conservatives Cheer as Trump Attacks ‘Fake News’
In a rousing 50-minute speech to a convention of conservative activists, President Donald Trump on Friday continued his lambasting of what he calls “fake news” and vowed to fulfill his sweeping legislative agenda, including deregulation efforts, cracking down on illegal immigration and remaking the architecture of international trade deals. Related: At CPAC, Priebus and Bannon … [Read more...] about Conservatives Cheer as Trump Attacks ‘Fake News’
Trump should try acting a bit more vice presidential
WASHINGTON -- Over the past week, we have seen two responses from the Trump administration to the spike in anti-Semitism that has accompanied Donald Trump's rise to power. One was presidential: moving and admirable. The other was by the president. The two responses tell us much about President Trump and about the man who would allow millions of Americans … [Read more...] about Trump should try acting a bit more vice presidential
Boehner: GOP Won’t Gut ACA
Former GOP House Speaker John Boehner expressed skepticism to Ezra Klein that his party would make good on its promise to repeal the Affordable Care Act on vox.com. Former House Speaker John Boehner says he started “laughing” when he heard the GOP’s plan to swiftly repeal and replace Obamacare. “Republicans never ever agree on health care,” he said in comments first reported … [Read more...] about Boehner: GOP Won’t Gut ACA
Trump Should Use The Perot’s ’92 Debate Answer To Denounce Hate
I didn’t vote for Ross Perot in 1992. However, I have always remembered one line from the Independent candidate during the third presidential debate that garnered little attention. “If you hate people,” Perot declared in his Texas twang, “I don’t want your vote.” Perot didn’t proclaim himself “the least racist person there is,” or, “the least anti-Semitic person that you've … [Read more...] about Trump Should Use The Perot’s ’92 Debate Answer To Denounce Hate
Cartoon: The Imperial Trump
Mike Slosberg is a cartoonist and novelist. He lives with his wife and hundreds of drawing pens on the Upper Westside of Manhattan, New York. You can see more of his cartoons and learn about his books by going to: mikeslosbergbooks.com … [Read more...] about Cartoon: The Imperial Trump
Can Democrats rise to Trump’s challenge?
WASHINGTON -- The most striking aspect of the vast and swiftly organized movement against Donald Trump is how little it had to do with the Democratic Party. Whoever is elected to chair the Democratic National Committee this weekend should draw two conclusions from this, and they are in tension. First, the anti-Trump effort, while broadly motivated by a progressive … [Read more...] about Can Democrats rise to Trump’s challenge?
Wag the Dog? No. First, Kick the Dog.
February 23, 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 know you’re … [Read more...] about Wag the Dog? No. First, Kick the Dog.
Fox News commentator Alan Colmes dead at 66
Radio host and Fox News commentator Alan Colmes has died, his colleagues say. He was 66 years old. (more) Credit: Fox News Fox News reported on Thursday morning that Colmes had died, but other details about the cause, place and time of death were not immediately available. We're working to gather more information. "So sad to… … [Read more...] about Fox News commentator Alan Colmes dead at 66
Cartoon: ONCE, TWICE, THREE TIMES A BLEEP SANDWICH
Once, Twice, Three Times a Bleep Sandwich by Clay Jones Today’s blog entry is going to contain the word “sh--” about a dozen times, so if you’re offended by that sort of thing then you might wanna wander over to something a bit less tawdry. Sorry for smutting up the internet today. When Robert Harward refused Trump’s offer to become his national security adviser he … [Read more...] about Cartoon: ONCE, TWICE, THREE TIMES A BLEEP SANDWICH
Washington’s Birthday 2017
George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) was known in his lifetime as "the father of his country." The title was not undeserved. As I wrote a few days ago, his birthday used to be a profound CIVIC holiday, a day to reflect on Washington's virtues in furtherance of our civil society. Statue of Washington reading the newspaper (Yorktown) That sounds hoary … [Read more...] about Washington’s Birthday 2017
Remap, Gavel and Senate Means Career Decisions Loom For Alabama’s Aderholt
Photo via Project Vote Smart So what about Bob? Specifically, what about his long-term future?? Robert Aderholt is an obscure member of Congress who has served Central Alabama for 20 years. He is very conservative but with a takin’ care of the people streak. Aderholt sponsored the House resolution supporting ex-Chief Justice Roy Moore in his unsuccessful effort to display … [Read more...] about Remap, Gavel and Senate Means Career Decisions Loom For Alabama’s Aderholt
Trump revokes Obama guidelines on school transgender bathrooms
By Daniel Trotta (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday revoked landmark guidance to public schools letting transgender students use the bathroom of their choice, reversing a signature initiative of former Democratic President Barack Obama. Obama had instructed public schools last May to allow transgender students to use the bathrooms matching … [Read more...] about Trump revokes Obama guidelines on school transgender bathrooms