Spoiler Alert: I Did NOT Like the Latest Game of Thrones Episode.
Not that the writersof Game of Thrones miniseries give a shit what I think, but I was disappointed in the trajectory of Dany’s character. A person who wants to break the … Read More
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Tariff increases could cost U.S. households up to $800 on average
Donald Trump is fond of saying we lose billions of dollars to China each year because of our trade deficit with the country — a deficit that has (erp!) somehow hit … Read More
Alyssa Milano calls for universal sex strike 'until we get bodily autonomy back'
Well, this is good news for men who work in the lotion industry, but that’s about it. Short of a lard embargo, I can’t imagine what would get Donald Trump’s … Read More
Filmmakers and stars are refusing to work in Georgia following state's abortion ban
If you spent as much time at imdb.com looking up old Facts of Life episodes as I do, you might know that Georgia has become a popular location for numerous … Read More
250! Trump reaches another dubious milestone
He said he would never golf as president. Something about being too busy. And he certainly never told us he’d cheat so shamelessly if and when he did golf. Then … Read More
Mayor Pete responds to Trump calling him Alfred E. Neuman: 'I had to Google that'
How Donald Trump can simultaneously exist as a 3-year-old boy and an 80-year-old man is a wonder of quantum physics. He is the Schrödinger’s cat of decrepit, doddering old shite-stained … Read More
WaPo: Trump is looking to turn Washington's July 4 celebration into a campaign rally
I suppose this is the 2019 equivalent of endlessly gawking at fabric swatches. Donald Trump — party planner. Apparently, Donald Trump has oafishly clambered into the planning process for our … Read More
Adam Schiff says Congress will see Trump's tax returns this year
I can’t say I ever fantasize about Donald Trump’s inevitable death, because that would be wrong. But he will die some day, as all of us eventually do. I want … Read More
The four zombies of the supply-side apocalypse
Zombies have gripped American popular culture for years. In books, television shows, and films, the undead are regularly resurrected for your entertainment. (Even Jane Austen fans were treated to Elizabeth … Read More
“Little Things Mean A Lot”
A line a day when you’re far away, Little things mean a lot Little Things Mean A Lot OK! *CLAP!* Everybody have their final walk through with the caterer for … Read More
Pulitzer winner on Trump's tax fears: 'His own tax lawyer testified against him'
For years Donald Trump has been hiding his tax returns like Jeff Dahmer guarded the crisper drawer in his Frigidaire. The question has always been “why?” We all have an inkling, … Read More
Report: Nielsen's pals trying to rehabilitate her image; Um, no
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha (with apologies to Bubbanomics) ha ha ha ha ha! Politico: Just days after she announced … Read More
Historic Launch of Medicare For All and More!
photo: Rally / Press Conference / Bill Launch For Medicare For All In solidarity, Mike Hersh for Alan, Dr. Bill, Mike F., Janis, Deb, Dan, Kim, Bryan, and Shayna—your PDA National … Read More
Trump's advisers running out of ways to explain his lies; the latest to try? Mike Pompeo
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo may want to take gaslighting lessons from Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Kellyanne Conway. Or at least study their tape. He’s not great at it. (Pivot … Read More
Well, we finally have our crisis.
This really shouldn’t come as any kind of a surprise. Like the family of a terminally ill patient, we’ve been dreading this day for some time now. The final outcome … Read More
Elizabeth Warren is right. And she's scaring the GOP silly.
*Sigh* No, I am not endorsing Elizabeth Warren in the Democratic primaries. I have too many other people I want to hear from, like Kirsten Gillibrand, Julian Castro, and Sherrod … Read More
Sign Election Protection Petition Now! Deadline Monday.
photo: Dr. King’s Birthplace, National Historic Site in Georgia (photo from nps.gov) In solidarity, Mike Fox and Mike Hersh for Alan, Janis, Deb, Dan, Dr. Bill, Kim, Bryan, and Shayna—your … Read More
Dust Jacket Blurbs From An Upcoming Trump White House “Tell-All” Updated with bonus excerpt /s
Wow! I feel so, like, all Michael Schmidt and shit. Here I am, thousands of miles from Washington DC, and I have a legitimate scoop on my hands! Through a … Read More
The law that's going to kill Trump's scam isn't even in the criminal or civil code.
I fought the law, and the law won The Clash As a serious comedian *a true oxymoron if I’ve ever heard one), I’ve always had a favorite pet phrase. If I … Read More
CREDO Action Pressures The Incoming Congress To Pass The Federal Domestic Workers Bill Of Rights
Received this e-mail today from CREDO Action: They clean houses. Care for seniors. Nurse the sick. Raise children. But the reward for the hard work of our nation's more than … Read More
Melania can't stop whining about how hard her life is
Let’s see. When the Obamas were in the White House, Barack got attacked for wearing a tan suit and Michelle was brutally (and incessantly) mocked for, um, trying to convince … Read More
NC-Sen: Thom Tillis (R) Really Wants This Vote-Suppressor-In-Chief To Become A Lifetime Judge
Here’s another crucial fight to protect the right to vote: The Senate postponed to next week the confirmation vote on Raleigh attorney Thomas Farr to be a federal judge in … Read More
Democrats Should Stop With the Labels of Progressives Vs. Centrists Over Policy Differences.
The labels of progressives versus centrists or “New Democrats” over policy differences is meaningless in my humble opinion, at least as defined by the Media and the Beltway Establishment. I … Read More
Not To Start a Fight With D.C. Comic Fans…
I became aware of comic books when I was not quite six years old (way back in 1969). I clearly recall my first comic book was Marvel Comics the Incredible … Read More
The “wild card” in the 2018 election. Updated with pertinent info links
Every election is different. There are different candidates, different issues, and different personalities and scandals to consume and digest. But just as every election is different, so is every election … Read More
The War on Tesla, Musk, and the Fight for the Future
Upfront: If you think that anything is justified against a person simply because that person is wealthy, this is not an article for you. If you think it’s okay to … Read More
A true social justice warrior has passed. Godspeed, Tony Trupiano.
Yesterday morning I got a text from my friend Stephanie White that said, simply, “Sad news about Tony.” I hadn’t heard any news but I knew which “Tony” she meant. … Read More
Mr. President, Confederate leaders were not “fine people.” They told us so.
Defending the indefensible on Tuesday, President Donald Trump traveled back in time to deploy the “both sides do it” talking point to explain the Civil War. Providing air cover for … Read More
Congratulations, Michael Flynn
Sure, everyone is knocking Michael Flynn for having unauthorized conversations with the Russians about sensitive topics, and then lying about it. But look on the bright side! He is (probably) … Read More
Donald Trump is playing the role of The Mule from Isaac Asimov's Foundation Trilogy
Originally posted at Eclectablog.com. Anyone making predictions about the outcome of the 2016 presidential race is on a fool's errand. The existence of a Donald Trump candidacy is a disruptor. … Read More
“Islamic terrorism” oxymoron runs up 819,000 usages on Da Google
There's more involved here than words. “Islamist terrorism” is what you want to say when you talk about ISIS and al-Qaeda. They are properly “Islamist” because “Islamism” and “Salafism” are … Read More
“Islamic” versus “Islamist.” Republicans and Israel's Likudniks do their damnedest to help ISIS
“Extremist Islamic Terrorists” An oxymoron. “Islamic” is the generic term for all things Muslim. Used properly it applies to practicing Muslims regardless of country, sect, race, or sex. The murderer, … Read More
GTA's Good Science Education Model: The Continuing Story of Dr. Steve Ingersoll
Grand Traverse Academy made many changes over the summer to make it appear like they have distanced themselves from Dr. Steve Ingersoll. His business partner, Dr. Mark Noss, formed a … Read More
Will Illinois Ban Fracking After Disaster Strikes Or Before?
An Illinois ban on fracking is inevitable. The question is whether it will happen before or after a major fracking disaster. The public comment period on Illinois' draft regulations ended … Read More
The Democrat’s Test
In the wake of the November elections we’ve heard a lot of talk about the Republican Party’s shortcomings. They were cast out of Washington due, in large part, to disconnected … Read More
