In response to Susan McBride.
Would indicted Cuellar flip Republican in return for amnesty? Probs. Hell, if I were him, I would, too. The dude's guilt as sin.
12:59 PM - May 06, 2024
In response to Salma Typhii.
I agree completely that Republicans have been hypocrites about democracy for decades.
And it didn't matter. Just saying the words insincerely helped reinforce that we all aspired to democracy.
And when the GOP stopped pretending, their voters stopped with them. Words do matter.
And it didn't matter. Just saying the words insincerely helped reinforce that we all aspired to democracy.
And when the GOP stopped pretending, their voters stopped with them. Words do matter.
12:53 PM - Apr 29, 2024
In response to Salma Typhii.
I know! Everyone could tell Republicans weren't sincere about democracy. They were just saying the words for political correctness.
But it made a difference, even as a pro forma recitation. We can tell, now that they've stopped pretending.
But it made a difference, even as a pro forma recitation. We can tell, now that they've stopped pretending.
12:51 PM - Apr 29, 2024
In response to Salma Typhii.
That's one reason I'm surprised. I thought when Republicans wincingly reinforced democracy, everyone could tell it was pro forma. I thought we were discounting it as political correctness.
And I was wrong. Even fake reinforcement worked. We can see it now that they've stopped even that.
And I was wrong. Even fake reinforcement worked. We can see it now that they've stopped even that.
12:48 PM - Apr 29, 2024
In response to Dr K.
As frustrating as I find it, Biden is an old-school pol, willing to talk with Republicans most of the time. He's always looking for compromise.
So, yeah, although it's a pretty low bar, he's a better man than me.
So, yeah, although it's a pretty low bar, he's a better man than me.
10:51 AM - Apr 22, 2024
In response to ss m.
I remember when Ronald Reagan won the Presidency. I went outside into the cold, snowy night and looked up in despair. He wasn't a good man. He wasn't honest. He was a huckster. I knew the next four years were going to really suck.
But I was wrong. It was eight years.
But I was wrong. It was eight years.
10:47 AM - Apr 22, 2024
In response to Mlb Anx.
We forget the past faster than we should — me, too! I'm frequently shocked when I review, say, Obama's fight for the ACA, or Bush's runup to the Iraq war. I don't know how I could have forgotten so much trauma, but I did.
10:43 AM - Apr 22, 2024
In response to Adele Not the singer.
I don't think the corporate media are promoting fascism. They're just monetary cowards terrified of saying anything that might cost them eyeballs this quarter, no matter the long-term consequences to their bottom line.
It's what's wrong with most corporations these days.
It's what's wrong with most corporations these days.
01:30 PM - Apr 14, 2024
In response to Social Media Ecosystem.
I wore it out when it was fresh. I'd forgotten how much fun it was.
12:01 PM - Apr 06, 2024
In response to Social Media Ecosystem.
Well, damn! I haven't heard that recently! I loved the song and the video, but, you know, that was back in the day.
11:55 AM - Apr 06, 2024
In response to Andrew Senior.
I don't think I understand. "Not going to jail" isn't the point of illegality. It's a cynical benefit of being rich enough to bend the criminal justice system over a desk so you can have your way with it.
06:49 PM - Apr 02, 2024
In response to Andrew Senior.
Trump has shown us that the courts can be defeated with money and endless legal posturing.
He's guilty, and he's winning. Put those two ideas together. Hell, Trump's even raising cash from the failed prosecutions.
Here's an idea: Isn't there a law that you can't profit from illegality?
He's guilty, and he's winning. Put those two ideas together. Hell, Trump's even raising cash from the failed prosecutions.
Here's an idea: Isn't there a law that you can't profit from illegality?
06:05 PM - Apr 02, 2024
In response to JamesAA.
I felt the same way about Michael Steele. I remember his words and deeds as RNC chair.
But yeah, I listen to him now because he's telling me the truth (unlike back then), and it's stuff I wouldn't know if he hadn't told me.
But yeah, I listen to him now because he's telling me the truth (unlike back then), and it's stuff I wouldn't know if he hadn't told me.
12:37 PM - Apr 02, 2024
In response to Mr Yoyito.
I loved HP Lovecraft, but his protagonists could be insanely dense. I mean, some real blockheads.
06:49 PM - Apr 01, 2024
In response to Participation Trophy Wife.
My point is that Trump's nonsense isn't his failure. This is a failure of our judicial system. We always knew Trump simply couldn't stop himself. He's as manic and deranged as always.
This is on the courts. What can we do to fix what's obviously broken? Put Trump in pre-trial detention.
This is on the courts. What can we do to fix what's obviously broken? Put Trump in pre-trial detention.
06:47 PM - Apr 01, 2024
In response to Bonnie Ivanish.
I'd agree, but I suspect we're the rubes here.
05:53 PM - Apr 01, 2024
In response to Participation Trophy Wife.
Yeah, I remember something about, "...And don't commit any more crimes while you're out on bail."
I guess that's not really a thing anymore?
I guess that's not really a thing anymore?
05:52 PM - Apr 01, 2024
In response to Angelique Yaich.
I think we can assume that the judge's adult daughter is not a public figure. Trump's attacks are slanderous and, with luck, libelous.
But for some reason, "He commits multiple crimes daily while on bail" doesn't seem to carry the stigma that it used to.
What was supposed to happen next? I forget…
But for some reason, "He commits multiple crimes daily while on bail" doesn't seem to carry the stigma that it used to.
What was supposed to happen next? I forget…
05:51 PM - Apr 01, 2024
In response to Steve Rogers.
Well, yes, Trump's Easter announcements are... unique.
"Death and destruction shall rain down on you, your things, family, sheep and pigs. Your walls will crumble as you live in terror and pain to your dying day! I swear this on the blood of my two sons and dead wife!"
"Oh, and happy Easter!"
"Death and destruction shall rain down on you, your things, family, sheep and pigs. Your walls will crumble as you live in terror and pain to your dying day! I swear this on the blood of my two sons and dead wife!"
"Oh, and happy Easter!"
05:47 PM - Apr 01, 2024
In response to Crotchity Geezer.
I can also recommend David Corn's America Psychosis. Well-researched and detailed. And depressing as shit, but still.
10:57 AM - Mar 31, 2024
In response to Nathan Standing.
p.s. -- buy yourself some big truss screws. Way easier than spikes.
06:05 PM - Mar 30, 2024
In response to Camara Reed she/her/we/us.
My point is that we should stand behind our decisions. There's no benefit in pretending.
And yet, we keep pretending we don't know Republicans are bad-faith liars. We pretend we don't expect Trump to stage a second insurrection. We pretend MAGA goons aren't terrorists.
Why? What's in it for us?
And yet, we keep pretending we don't know Republicans are bad-faith liars. We pretend we don't expect Trump to stage a second insurrection. We pretend MAGA goons aren't terrorists.
Why? What's in it for us?
05:05 PM - Mar 30, 2024
In response to Mister Midnight.
I am thankful that Trump is so terrible at everything he touches. He's so obviously corrupt and awful!
I'm terrified at the idea of someone as vile as Trump but who was smarter. Our democracy would have disappeared in a heartbeat.
I'm terrified at the idea of someone as vile as Trump but who was smarter. Our democracy would have disappeared in a heartbeat.
06:21 PM - Mar 24, 2024
In response to Mister Midnight.
Sigh. Yeah, Trump is everything that *isn't* "fine."
05:57 PM - Mar 24, 2024
In response to Courtney Kimmelman (she/her).
Weirdly, no, I don't think either Sen. Ron Johnson or former Rep. Devin Nunes are directly paid from Russian coffers. (Not like Trump, who's been pocketing millions for decades.)
I think they're just shallow, stupid psychopaths willing to let thousands of innocent die if it advances their careers.
I think they're just shallow, stupid psychopaths willing to let thousands of innocent die if it advances their careers.
05:09 PM - Mar 24, 2024
