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...
The Uighur Genocide
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the words, terrorism? 9/11? ISIS? The Taliban? While these examples are certainly just,...
New book says Trump may have conspiracy-theoried his way to defeat; thought Dems would replace Biden
So I may be burying the lede on this one—on purpose for once. The buried bit involves a bit of classic Trumpian projection that, sadly and...
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...
Trumpy Man who's concerned that vaccine was too rushed gives Trump all the credit for rushing it
Some day, when Donald Trump is made king of the MAGA States of America—a commonwealth of the kingdom of the mole people, where he will reign...
Insurrectionist's lawyer says his client endured four years of Hitler-like propaganda. Yes, he did
On Jan. 6, Donald Trump took advantage of a phalanx of weak-minded sheep to do his bidding, sending them into the fray at the Capitol...
Marjorie Taylor Greene gets some advice from Tiffany Cross as she skewers the congresswoman.
Marjorie Taylor Greene (MTG) should not ever cross paths with Tiffany Cross as her shenanigans would likely be turned into an embarrassing situation. Marjorie Taylor...
House GOP leaders join Hannity to genuflect to the former guy, praise his 'energy'
The leaders of the Insurrection Caucus (aka House Republicans) appeared on Sean Hannity’s Kavalcade of Kraven Klowns last night after ousting Rep. Liz Cheney from...
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...
Former Obama ethics czar: Giuliani raid is 'a red flag for Trump'
I’m not a vindictive person. I’m really not. Certain things I’ve endured in my life I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy, such as depression,...
Indy spree killings: were there My Little Pony reasons
Apparently the spree killer in Indianapolis was also a “Brony”, a follower of My Little Pony as reported by the Wall Street Journal. We are...
Red flag failure in the Indy shooting spree
Who failed: “The FedEx gunman legally purchased his two semiautomatic rifles just a few months after the police seized a shotgun from him amid concerns...
Despite Trump's constant fearmongering over shutdowns, suicides actually declined in 2020
During last year’s second presidential debate, Donald Trump made certain to note how horribly things were going on his watch: “We have to open our country,”...
Stephanie Kelton: Biden can go bigger, but they must understand MMT & inflation.
I read "Biden Can Go Bigger and Not 'Pay for It' the Old Way" by Economics Professor and MMT advocate Stephanie Kelton. It is an important read...
Minerva @ Midnight: April Fools – Baylor U. conservatives think slavery was good
Change as a rising tide seems to be falling short as history’s stream is not as mighty. Apparently slavery is still “ordained by God for ultimate...
CO-Sen: “A national government that did nothing to protect a generation”
I wanted to make sure you all saw this: https://youtube.com/watch?v=rtrbZmAxCMg Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet on Wednesday called on the Senate to act in the wake of a mass...
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...
Jen Psaki takes on GOP's pearl-clutching over deficits, reminds them their concern is years late
After Sean Spicer, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Stephanie Grisham, and Kayleigh McEnany, anyone or anything would have been an upgrade as press secretary. A wheel of Gorgonzola...
Listen to Lincoln—you Neanderthals
Back on March 2, President Joe Biden implored the states of Mississippi and Texas not to jump the gun by lifting their mask mandates. “I...
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,...
Anyone can sell culture, but who buys its destruction like Piers Morgan, loser
Get out. From “cancel culture” to “can sell culture”, many skirmishes and pitched battles are yet ahead in conflict that seem to have less to...
After explaining Medicare-For-All to Right-Winger w/o using its name, she blurted: You are so nice!
I often get scolded by my Progressive brethren because they believe I should put no effort trying to bring in those on the Right into the...
IL-Sen: Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D) Builds Momentum For The Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act
Received this e-mail from U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth’s (D. IL) re-election campaign: In the United States, Black women are at least three times more likely...
Pandemicide: Trump's greatest crime against humanity. 40% of US COVID deaths avoidable
Laurie Garrett makes the case for the greatest crime perpetrated by Trump for which he may never be prosecuted. In March 2020, Trump said he...
human trafficking and Comfort Women at Harvard Law – call off your old, tired ethics
Recovering memory and historical revisionism in sex work might be the sad product of many repressive regimes. What becomes worse is the complicity of academic...
Why is this guy not in jail?
It is true that white supremecy reigned on Jan 6th and still does but stupid does not actually know any color. This guy is everything opposite of...
CO-Sen: Bennet (D) & Kaine (D. VA) Reintroduce Public Health Insurance Option Medicare-X
Here’s some big news on health care: Sen. Michael Bennet is leading the drive for a public health insurance option in the U.S. The Colorado...
Trump dumps Giuliani perhaps because of the NAACP lawsuit that cites the Ku Klux Klan Act
Trump has released this statement to CNN: “Mayor Giuliani is not currently representing President Trump in any legal matters.” Is this because of today’s lawsuit...
Incitement to insurrection is still a federal crime regardless of the Senate vote. Doj Do your stuff
McConnell kicks the Trump prosecution elsewhere as Senate lets Trump off on a technicality. A disingenuous Mitch McConnell apparently agreed with the sentiment “Hang Mike...
Was Trump allowed to believe things that weren't true or is there an insanity (or inanity) defense
Reminder: Donald Trump and his allies lost 64 cases in the post-election. They won one. “...if the official had a defense." xMental health expert explains...
Nancy Sinatra on Trump supporters: 'I’ll never forgive the people that voted for him, ever'
“These boots are made for walking, and that’s just what they’ll do, one of these days these boots are gonna walk on orange goo.” Or...
Trump coup lawyer Lin Wood will need to complete mental health evaluation to keep his license
You’ve probably seen a lot of Lin Wood—the unsung/unhinged hero of the Georgia Senate runoff elections—in the past couple of months. Along with fellow Salted...
VA-Gov: Terry McAuliffe (D) Unveils Bold Plan To Build Upon Virginia's Criminal Justice Reforms
Here’s the latest news out of Virginia: Former governor Terry McAuliffe has released his plan for reforming the state’s criminal justice system, focusing on parole,...
Trump describes Kevin McCarthy like he refers to Pence, only less explosively than Gwyneth Paltrow
Grabbing goop everywhere. When you’re a star they let you do it. xAssociates who've spoken with Trump say he's used the same vulgarity he used...
doomscrolling can be bad for your health and actions haz consequences
Overcoming the tragedy of 6 January and the coming crises of inauguration week require attention to how it is less about calls for unity and...
Trump’s best defense could be insanity or ignorance as he becomes exposed to criminal prosecution
“Trump at this point should welcome someone using the 25h amendment, an insanity defense is about all he has left.” Trump’s best defense could be...
Trump's recent behavior 'would meet criteria for an involuntary mental health hold'
Bandy X. Lee is a forensic psychiatrist, editor of The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump, and president of the World Mental Health Coalition, a group of mental...
Trump credit-taking for defeating COVID-19 in New Year’s Eve rant: ‘Everyone is calling to thank me’
Declare victory and still try to overthrow the election. Fanfare for the common idiot. Donald Trump on Thursday celebrated the end of 2020 with an...
Trump stays on brand, conning some into thinking he was awarded the Nobel prize
Reminding us that the post-presidency Trump will be grifting at a global level. xThe US President superimposed a Nobel prize he didn’t win on this...
Your relief check may be delayed because Trump hated the media coverage of stimulus negotiations
Donald Trump didn’t really say why he blew up the meticulously negotiated $900 billion stimulus bill, throwing Washington into chaos and screwing over millions of people who...
Exxon's Green Sheen and asymmetric information (and media bias)
Is the Market for Lemons like the market for lemonade or even Don Lemon. Asymmetric information is everywhere, the example of the used-car salesman synonymous...
Yet another lie: “Trump has told some advisers he will refuse to leave White House”
Trump will leave quietly, as Michael Cohen has suggested, likely to Mar-a-Lago early and not return. He will remain noisy throughout, whining about the theft of...
DeSantis wants to limit health care workers and nursing homes to just one dose of Pfizer vaccine.
No, really, he does. The vaccine directions are to administer 2 doses spaced three weeks apart to achieve ninety-five percent prevention effectiveness against coronavirus, said Pfizer...
The Daily Bucket–Forgive My Trespasses
For starters, this “No Trespassing” sign isn’t on private property. It’s on Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation Lands that are open to the public as the Rock...
Trump: 'If [Biden is] elected the stock market will crash' (through the ceiling to Dow 30,000)
So today, Donald Trump called an impromptu press conference in order to swiftly take credit for the rising stock market. After the Dow cleared 30,000 for...
“An incompetent coup, a clown coup, a ludicrous coup, a ridiculous coup – these are all still coups”
Counting coup involves winning prestige against an enemy rather than doing serious damage. We’re now way past that point. But the latest gesture in search of...
The Daily Bucket– The Creek's Roaring and Billy's Watching
Hard rains just swept across NW Oregon and vicinity. The creeks climbed their banks. I watch Rock Creek, and its tributaries that flow through Bethany...
Never Forget Republicans COVID Complicity
When a pandemic occurred what did Republicans do? 1] Called it a Democratic Party Hoax 2] Said it would go away like magic. 3] Pretended...
Right-Wing Host about Trump: We're held hostage by a petulant bitter narcissistic and delusional man
Charlie Sykes, a Right-Wing Republican radio host, was not kind to Donald Trump. One hopes more enablers revolt before it's too late. Charlie Sykes defines...
Van Jones smacks down Rick Santorum's attempt to normalize Trump's destructive tone
Van Jones made Rick Santorum look like the little man he is as he tried to appease Donald Trump's caustic behavior. He was successful. Van...
