In the wake of the appalling assault on the Constitution by the Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe vs Wade, Republicans and their mouthpieces in right-wing media immediately set out to malign pro-choice advocates and […]
Category: Constitution
Fmr. Ambassador on Fmr. Colonel support of Ukraine No-Fly Zone: IT’S A DECLARATION OF WAR!
Former Colonel Alexander Vindman wants the U.S. to create a no-fly zone in Ukraine. Former Ambassador Michael McFaul said that’s a declaration of war. It’s a declaration of war x x YouTube Video Watch Politics […]
Donald Trump regularly destroyed official documents in violation of the Presidential Records Act
After Nancy Pelosi ripped up disgraced human Donald Trump’s lie-filled State of the Union address in February 2020, Republicans acted like she’d rolled up an original copy of the Constitution and used it to snort […]
BBC News admits error after tapping Epstein pal Alan Dershowitz to analyze Ghislaine Maxwell verdict
When Fox News demonstrates more journalistic scruples than the BBC, you know we’re in trouble. Famed constitutional scholar Alan Dershowitz, who thinks the Constitution gives Donald Trump the power to do anything he wants so […]
Go Eastman, young John. But that's not my advice even if I wrote it in two memos.
“Slammer Time” may be on the horizon. It won’t be about the DoJ looking backward or forward, but looking inward to do something historical to maintain democracy. Because a malign GOP is going to try […]
Yale professor and expert on authoritarianism says 2024 Trump coup is 'underway'
If U.S. democracy falls this century, it will likely be at the hands of a stubby-fingered sack of extra-piquant donkey farts who likely never bothered to read the Constitution he swore to uphold—and certainly didn’t […]
Sabotage the Process, Then Run on It
Either the political acumen of the voter is in dire need of reeducation, or Democrats need lessons in exploiting a golden opportunity. Republicans publicly pull off political tricks without recrimination. They manipulate the public with […]
Frozen by Inaction
Yes, everyone has the right to swing their fist; but no one has the right to swing their fist at my nose. The previous statement is a reworking of the old saw—your rights end at […]
Saboteurs
“[The debt limit suspension] ensures our federal government will not approach any kind of short-term debt crisis in the coming weeks or months. It secures our nation’s full faith and credit and ensures that Congress […]
Death Culture
Now that Texas, Georgia, and Florida Republicans have left America by subverting the right of every American to vote, let us look at the rest of the southern Republicans, 66% of which favor secession. According […]
Everyone’s Flag to Burn, Salute or Turn your Back
In a 5-4 Supreme Court decision supported by conservative Justice Antonin Scalia, Justice William Brennan wrote in part: [Gregory Lee] “Johnson was convicted for engaging in expressive conduct. The State’s interest in preventing breaches of […]
Rube Goldberg Would Be Confused
Rube Goldberg was an inventor and cartoonist who satirically depicted complicated machines to perform simple tasks used to show the absurdity of over-thinking. In March of 2016, with eight months to go in former President […]
The backlashes to critical race theory leave scars: racism is never funny, even if ignorance is.
Florida bans its schools from teaching critical race theory On Thursday, Florida’s State Board of Education unanimously voted in favor of an amendment banning the teaching of critical race theory in schools throughout the state. […]
The Scary Prospect of ENABLING
It is usually a minefield of critical backlash, and what about(s), when you compare the oppression of Jews to the descendants of enslaved Africans in America, but I am going to wade onto the battlefield. […]
Living with Uncertainty
Living with the nagging uncertainty of being racially discriminated against and worst not being believed shatters the psyche. The most devastating effects are that people of color start to accept their treatment as their unchangeable […]
Previous guy's an alien, “…because when you're a star they let you do it”
Former President Trump ordered the Pentagon to release all of its information on “unidentified aerial phenomena” (UAP) within 18 days in his last coronavirus relief bill in December 2020. More inexplicable sightings of unidentified flying objects […]
Former Trump insider spills the beans. Katie Porter slams lying Big Pharma exec.
Trump’s Chief of Staff at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Miles Taylor speaks. Katie Porter drills lying Big Pharma CEO. Miles Taylor, a former Trump high-level official speaks Politics Done Right Live weekdays @ […]
WYFP? don't call tankies Cheugy, it's the new “neat” or “nifty”
MFP is neologisms that get sticky. Cheugy is the latest, being a term that Generation Z calls Millennials, perhaps it’s the revival of more postmodernism. Generation Z consumer-brand attacks on Millennials consumption habits may be […]
Liz Cheney wants to “defeat socialism” without previous guy. Do it for America! More Gaslight!
We now return you to the continuing Big Lie and the punchable face of the GQP. “By deposing @Liz_Cheney they’ve only given her a bigger platform.” And they were so cowardly as to remove her by […]
Second Time Around
For the second time, in approximately sixteen years, President Joe Biden is part of a multicultural team pulling America back from the brink. The last time, in 2009, Mr. Biden was second in command to […]
Minerva @ Midnight: Josh Hawley whines, “Help, I'm being repressed… by Big Tech.”
Because Hawley’s whines about Big Tech while promoting sales of his book on Amazon, the epitome of …. Big Tech. “Democrats are eyeing a comeback in Missouri, believing the Capitol riot hurt Republicans in the state, […]
FL-Gov: “It's him and Casey. But everyone else is like a disposable piece of garbage.”
Not surprised by this: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is a rising star in the Republican Party. But many of his former staffers told Politico they felt used and abused by the MAGA politician. A group […]
WI-Sen: Amy McGrath Is Back To Help Give Sedition Caucus Member RoJo The Anti-Vaxxer The Boot
Yesterday was a very busy day for me so I’m playing catch up today. Received this e-mail yesterday from former Air Force Pilot and U.S. Senate candidate, Amy McGrath (D. KY) on behalf of her […]
Charlie McCarthy's cousin Kevin rails against 'wokeness' to distract you from the Liz Cheney purge
GQP, the “radical cult that used to be a political party” now attacks “wokeness” to divert attention from their retribution against Liz Cheney’s vote against previous guy during the insurrection. x Rep. Kevin McCarthy: “The movement […]
This McConnell statement a green light to write the jobs/infrastructure/family bills Americans want
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has all but given the green light to Democrats to give Americans the policies they want. McConnell laid down the gauntlet See full episodes here. It seems like Mitch McConnell does not […]
Republican: Biggest anti-democratic force in country & biggest danger to our Republic is the GOP
Republican operative Miles Taylor came out swinging against the Republican Party on the Cross Connection with Tiffany Cross. He told the inconvenient truth, and one hopes Republicans are listening. Republican gets real with an inconvenient […]
VA-Gov: WaPo Endorses “First-Rate” Former Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) For The Democratic Nominee
The Washington Post Editorial Board made their endorsement today: IF VIRGINIA governors were allowed consecutive terms in office, Terry McAuliffe could have run for reelection in 2017 and almost certainly would have won easily. But the commonwealth […]
Rick Santorum explains how white Christians built this country all by themselves
Most of my immigrant ancestors came here from Germany in the 1860s and 1870s. I have no idea why they came. They probably wanted to make sure their descendants were fully ensconced by the time […]
it's “infrastructure reich” this week for the America First Caucus
The land of nonsense has now been proposed, because the new America First Caucus decided they’ll advance the demand of the previous guy that all future public buildings should look like neoclassical architecture promoted by […]
an America First Caucus declares “infrastructure millennium”
The new America First Caucus advances the demand of the previous guy that all future public buildings should look like the neoclassical architecture often called Federalist. Not coincidentally it also is the official state facade style promoted by authoritarian movements […]
Mitch McConnell tells Coke to: Shut Up and Donate
By way of a baffling and contradictory threat in explaining his position, Senator Mitch McConnell, in his best southern drawl, warned “Co-cola” to not be “stupid.” Addressing a gaggle of reporters in Kentucky, McConnell said, […]
Driver rams Capitol barricade, hits two Capitol Police officers, killing one. Suspect is dead.
With reduced barriers surrounding the Capitol grounds, at about 100pm ET, a vehicle attempted to beach the DC Capitol perimeter. Two Capitol Hill police officers were injured. The suspect driver was shot after brandishing a […]
Rachel Maddow slams Missouri Republicans for ignoring citizens vote for Medicaid Expansion
Rachel Maddow exposes anti-democratic Missouri Republicans as they refuse to abide by citizens’ vote for Medicaid Expansion. Rachel Maddow exposes Missouri Republicans on Medicaid Expansion See full episodes here. In August of 2020, Missouri citizens passed […]
Court rules that Summer Zervos' defamation suit against Trump can proceed
The New York Court of Appeals ruled on Tuesday that former The Apprentice contestant Summer Zervos can proceed with her defamation lawsuit against our pustulant ex-POTUS. It’s not a comeuppance yet, but sometimes justice comes in […]
Beto O'Rourke shames Ted Cruz over silly border stunt
Ted Cruz continued his “Hey, look! I’m not in Cancun!” tour yesterday, traveling to the U.S.-Mexico border in search of a thatch of reeds that in no way made him look like a serial killer […]
Tennessee Pushing to Make Bible the State Book
Tennessee is at it again. State Rep. Jerry Sexton is trying for the third time to get the legislature to say that: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED TWELFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY […]
To: Republicans–the Silent Filibuster is not Governance
In September of 2013, Republicans attempted to curtail full funding of the Affordable Care Act but their efforts came to an absurd end. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) spent just over 21-hours regaling the public with […]
the previous guy's insurrectionists hoped for a Tet offensive that would force the US to surrender
Military-style direct action to disrupt legal elections was the operational frame for a deluded Trumpist vanguard on 1/6. Like Venezuela’s last coup attempt, the insurrectionists hoped that there would be more military and police support, but […]
Intel Community: “Previous Guy was a tool in a long-running Russian campaign to weaken the USA.”
Truly a tool, as the Inspector General reports are coming and Previous Guy’s going to be in the barrel. Donald Trump was a tool in a long-running Russian campaign to weaken the United States. That’s been documented in […]
Trump leaves Pence off list of 'very good' Republicans and potential 2024 presidential candidates
What’s funnier than Mike Pence being sent to the doghouse after spending four-plus years as Donald Trump’s captive purse poodle? I honestly can’t think of anything—though if Ted Cruz falls down an open manhole while looking […]
March to GOP minority rule, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, Medicare for All
The GOP march to minority rule is aided by the constitution. My interview at Netroots with now Interior Secretary Deb Haaland. Medicare for All would have saved the lives of thousands. Deb Haaland, a real […]
Alabama GOP declares Trump 'one of the greatest presidents' ever
Q: What’s the difference between the Branch Davidians and the Trump Death Cult? A: The Branch Davidians thought their leader was Jesus, whereas the Trumpies think their guy is way the fuck better than Jesus. […]
A great feel good post for me that I found after looking foryears.
Ok, this is Sunday and I try to stay away from political posts on Sunday. Something happened yesterday and took me back 30 years and I smiled. My car had just stopped and would not […]
Minimum Rage
Last night, I happily threw out any notion of nutrition and ordered dinner from a fast-food restaurant. I am far from being a foodie or a snob. I enjoy a good cheeseburger and fries just […]
Not so Proud Trump supporter allegedly said he was disguising himself as an Antifa member
Because Trumpists are all about the cosplay: Person Woman Man Camera TV. Aren’t we in an age where US Senators pretend to be patriots while supporting an election nullification, and there’s all those 2020 instances […]
Priorities! Wisconsin Republicans want to force playing of national anthem before sporting events
I’d like to think I’m as patriotic as the next guy—so long as the next guy isn’t a Republican. I mean, given their ongoing deification of an insurrectionist who was reportedly “delighted” about the trashing […]
Flip Flops used to mean footwear, now it means Republican trait. My flip flops were harmless
Wasn’t it just last week that Moscow Mitch said, no to impeachment but took to the floor to say “Lock him up” and then within the last 24 hours saying with all listed below, if […]
