GOP rep who elevated Trump's Big Lie gets testy when asked if Biden won the election

Do these people think they’re going to turn to stone if they tell the plain truth about the 2020 election? Republicans these days act as if the Eye of Sauron … Read More

Texas wax museum removes statue of former guy because people couldn't stop punching it

Okay, it’s wrong to damage other people’s private property, even if displaying said property is basically a hate crime at this point. So I don’t condone this. Not one bit. … Read More

the Grand Hotel Abyss defunded and canceled by Trump's GQP culture war on massage spas

The Atlanta spree killings are unfortunately a story with structural similarity to events elsewhere. How do we know that Robert Long wasn’t on his way to Mar-a-Lago when the cops performed … Read More

'A proctological exam of the highest order': Trump investigations really may be different this time

If you’re like me, you were continually frustrated by Donald Trump’s baffling ability to avoid real consequences for his serial perfidy over the past four (erm, 74) years, and you … Read More

previous guy keeping the grift going with more nonsense interviews

Lost relevance continues with more of the same Trump delusions up-chucking soon, signaled by the latest Big Lie interview with Fox News, likely leading to more revisionism. Unfortunately Trump’s memoirs … Read More

“Treasonous Traitor Clown” Giuliani was an even better “useful idiot” for Russia in 2020

Russia targeted people close to Trump in bid to influence 2020 election, U.S. intelligence says, in an apparent reference to Rudy Giuliani. The Office of the Director for National Intelligence … Read More

The previous guy still lost, because he still needs that “hoax” to keep the grift going

WaPo’s Greg Miller’s “main takeaway from ODNI report is that America’s enemies learned more from Russia-2016 about how to muck around in U.S. elections than the U.S. learned/did about how … Read More

Dr. Birx on Trump's infamous 'inject disinfectant' moment: 'I still think about it every day'

To adequately convey to future generations how much the past four years were like staring at an M.C. Escher drawing while attempting to set the world record for most psychedelic … Read More

Dem senator wants Merrick Garland to probe possibly 'fake' FBI investigation of Brett Kavanaugh

Remember when Brett Kavanaugh was embroiled in controversy during his Supreme Court confirmation hearing and we all thought the powerful and seismic testimony of Christine Blasey Ford would move the … Read More

OH-Sen: Parkland Father Fred Guttenberg Builds Momentum For Tim Ryan's (D) Senate Campaign

Received this e-mail today from Parkland father and activist, Fred Guttenberg, in support of Rep. Tim Ryan’s (D. OH) potential U.S. Senate campaign: Rep. Tim Ryan (D. OH) You may … Read More

Has the US raised “a stink” about North Korea because it “gave off a powder smell”

North Korea is starting to test its relationship with the Biden administration. One of the few concessions that North Korea got from Trump aside from his foreign policy ignorance was the suspension … Read More

Conservatism is greed and bigotry dressed up as moralistic “principles” like individualistic liberty

Steve Bannon’s path to a pardon included appeals to a range of RWNJ groups including some dangerous proto-fascist cults. “The Fourth Turning” by Strauss & Howe returns to our attention, because of … Read More

the former guy's lack of political understanding has made him bunt into a Cloverfielder's choice

Without the strange speculation about how Trump is in decline, it is reasonable to think that Trump is consistently inconsistent in not being able to assemble a successful policy or … Read More

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 … Read More

Windmill cancer deaths are down to zero … and other things we can thank Donald Trump for

After Joe Biden’s speech to the nation last week, conservatives were their usual snowflakey selves, wondering where all the plaudits for Donald Trump’s maladministration were. To be fair, Trump did … Read More

“Their stupid is always bigger than their evil” in an ex-POTUS's hope for military coup

Banana Republic is not yet a bankrupt concept in America, although it is being sorely tested. Trump’s 1/6 coup counted on the numbers of RWNJs in the US military, including … Read More

Ted Cruz slams Biden's first weeks as 'boring.' Yes, and it's wonderful

In just 50 days, President Joe Biden got our vaccine production and distribution system whipped into shape and signed a historic COVID-19 relief package to boost our economy and give a helping … Read More

MyPillow Guy launching site to compete with YouTube and Twitter, because sure; why not?

You have to hand it to MyPillow Guy Mike Lindell. When life hands him lemons, he eats them so fast they become deadly choking hazards. His latest nonsense? He’s launching … Read More

PA-Sen: The Atlantic, “The Left’s Answer to Trump Is 6 Foot 8 and Wears Shorts in February”

Have some weekend reading for you. The Atlantic has a great piece out about U.S. Senate candidate, Lt. Governor John Fetterman (D. PA), that’s worth a ready. Here’s a taste: … Read More

Insurrectionist wants to be tried in Texas, not in the town she terrorized

Hey, I get it. If I’d tried to overthrow the legitimate government of the United States, I probably wouldn’t want to be tried in Washington, D.C., either. Because, you know, … Read More

The former guy is fading … fading … fading away

Twitter’s decision to cancel Donald Trump, Insurrectionist was a boon to the nation’s mental health. I don’t have any metrics to back that statement up, of course, but then I’m … Read More

Friendly Reminder: We Have A Big Special Election In Pennsylvania On May 18th

Received this e-mail yesterday from Pennsylvania State House candidate, Mariah Fisher (D. PA-HD 59), on behalf of the of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party: My name is Mariah Fisher, and I’m … Read More

IL-Sen: Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D), “F*ck Tucker Carlson.”

Fuck him royally: x F*ck Tucker Carlson. While he was practicing his two-step, America’s female warriors were hunting down Al Qaeda and proving the strength of America’s women. Happy belated … Read More

Every living ex-president except Trump appears in pro-vaccine PSA

In a new PSA featuring every (adult) former president, the COVID-19 vaccine takes center stage. The message: Don’t be a dick. Get the vaccine. Or at least that was my … Read More

MO-Sen: PCCC Endorses Marine Veteran Lucas Kunce (D) In The Democratic Primary For U.S. Senate

Some big news this week out of Missouri: A Missouri Democrat who works at an organization that fights corporate monopolies on Tuesday became the latest candidate to announce a bid … Read More

'How long since Biden had a press conference?' vs. 'How long since Trump tried to kill democracy?'

I’m actually somewhat encouraged by Republicans’ latest attempt to gin up a Joe Biden scandal, because if this is all they’ve got then, well, they got nuffin. President Biden has … Read More

Beto O'Rourke Isn't Slowing Down With His Texas Voter Registration Initiative

Received this e-mail today from former presidential candidate, Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D. TX), on behalf of his organization, Powered By People: An update on our recent work: – For the … Read More

ex-POTUS* may have hung on to an unpaid debt and perhaps avoided income tax owed

Like Chicago gangsters a century ago prosecuted for tax evasion, the Chicago way may catch up to Trump. As Elliot Ness is purported to have said, “no deals”. Cy Vance and Leticia … Read More

Man who thought coronavirus would disappear 'the day after the election' is now a COVID long-hauler

This is why you don’t take medical advice from failed meat-mongers who stare directly into the sun. As he was preparing to have his ass handed to him by Joseph Robinette … Read More

NV-Sen: Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D) Joins The Call For Filibuster Reform

Big news today out Nevada: x Mitch McConnell is determined to exploit the filibuster and fight progress, no matter what. If he wants to block action on voting rights, the … Read More

Beto O'Rourke Is Now Helping Texans Get Their COVID-19 Vaccines

Received this e-mail today from former presidential candidate, Rep. Beto O’Rourke’s (D. TX) organization, Powered By People: CALLING TEXAS: For those unable to knock on doors, join us for a … Read More

Trump waved to 'lone supporter' on his first visit to NYC since being 86'd from Washington

Don’t ask me how I stumbled onto the New York Post website. I’d like to say it was during the tail end of a turpentine-and-bath-salts bender, but no. I was … Read More

Radicals or Game Changers?

The country needs to take a second look at the meaning of radical and change. Since January of 2019, the Republican party has drawn from their quiver, poisoned conservative-tipped arrows, … Read More

One chart shows the dramatic difference between Biden's American Rescue Plan and the Trump tax scam

I still remember when Donald Trump got up in front of a throng of masochistic fools and said, of his plutocrat-friendly 2017 tax cut bill, “This is going to cost … Read More

ex-POTUS* vaccination silence aiding false narratives about Pfizer and Moderna vaccines

Always ready with useful idiocy, Trump’s inaction on COVID while POTUS* was beyond negligence and continues by keeping his own vaccination secret from his supporters. A consequence comes parallel with … Read More

Stop asking Republicans if they agree Biden legitimately won. Ask them if Trump legitimately lost.

I watched Jake Tapper yesterday repeatedly try, and fail, to get the Mississippi Governor to say plainly that Joe Biden was legitimately elected president.  We all see this same variations over … Read More

The anniversary of Trump keeping victims on cruise ships, whining about COVID numbers

Acknowledging Trumpian failures. Recall when Trump bragged that because of his “natural ability”, he could make medical pronouncements. This occurred as he ignored epidemiological advice, as well as beginning the … Read More

ex-POTUS* noise increasing because something even worse is coming for him and the GQP

Plenty of dimwittedness to share as Trump demands via a cease and desist order that the GOP not use his likeness or name unless they pay for it. Also, Trump threatens … Read More

Georgia DA looking at Trump's alleged election interference recruits top racketeering lawyer

As much as I’d love to see Donald Trump in a prison cell, I’d like to see him in a dunk tank even more. I mean, the prisons are full. … Read More

News flash: Ted Cruz did something deeply dishonest (and xenophobic) on the Senate floor today

What does it say about Republicans that the two biggest assholes in the multiverse were their No. 1 and No. 2 choice for president in 2016? Of course, as with … Read More

'Does he have Stockholm syndrome?' Ex-Pence aide slams former boss's 'election integrity' op-ed

My dogs are pretty loyal. I give them loads of treats, ear scratches, and belly rubs, and in return they look at me adoringly while mostly refraining from pooping in … Read More

The former guy's nutty attack on Karl Rove reminded me how grateful I am he's no longer on Twitter

The tweets are gone, and they’re never coming back. You probably already saw yesterday’s dispatch from the McRib-bespattered writing nook of our ex-pr*sident. (Is the McRib back yet? I can … Read More

some suspensions are not so permanent: ex-POTUS* to eventually return to YouTube

Can’t afford to keep Trump off their channel. Trump will be back as they say, with a vengeance and a renewed grift. YouTube CEO says Donald Trump suspension isn’t permanent … Read More

GOP congressional candidate howls 'Boycott Target' hours after whining about 'cancel culture'

Consistency really isn’t their thing, is it? In the last election cycle, Tom Norton, a once and future candidate for Congress, challenged “RINO” Peter Meijer in the GOP primary for … Read More

Insurrectionist who put his feet on Pelosi's desk screams 'It's not fair!' during hearing

I know she has better things to do, but I wish Nancy Pelosi would show up at (alleged) insurrectionist Richard Barnett’s trial, prop her feet up on the chair in … Read More

March 4 will not be a day of “camo, bear-spray, and noose enthusiasts”

Likely there will some stunt somewhere today, perhaps not in DC. Hopefully there will be no casualties, but nothing will match the easing of mask mandates in Texas and Mississippi. Perhaps … Read More

White House doctor who said Trump could live to 200 was a bad, abusive boss, according to report

Dr. Ronny Jackson, the former White House physician turned member of Congress who once told reporters that Donald Trump could live to age 200 if he would just eat a vegetable, … Read More

Trumpists believe something, something… 19th POTUS* on March 4 because Hayes-Tilden

“Senate Joint Hearing on Jan. 6 Attack: Part II” starts at 10am ET. Prepared testimony today for Maj. Gen. William Walker, commander of the D.C. National Guard, as he addresses … Read More

Fox News asks Jen Psaki about President Biden's outrageous disregard for Dr. Seuss

Not sure where to slot this among the growing list of Fox News pseudo-scandals. Is this glaring omission worse than Barack Obama’s tan suit? That hardly seems possible. The tan … Read More

Bankrupt Trumpism's hallucinatory anti-leftism arrives as a 20th Amendment solution on March 4

Before 1937, inaugural day wasn’t until March 4. Back in the day we would’ve been facing 6 more weeks of Trump. QAnon-Pushed March 4 As Trump’s ‘True Inauguration Day’—But Officials … Read More