For decades, western leaders have struggled to develop an effective strategy for countering Russia. A recurring theme in the diplomatic world seems to be attempts by the west to “reset” relations with Russia. Every time an effort is made, however, Russia engages in some type of bellicose behavior that derails,...
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 to stop it.” It didn’t stop Russia from trying to interfere again, although this time the Russians relied more on...
FYI: Kelly also said he supported the need for a federal $15 hourly minimum wage, saying he was flexible on how to implement it but said it was impossible to support a family without doing so. “I've spoken to folks that try to survive … on minimum wage, try to...
This is CYA in my opinion but does not explain her close ties to the 3 percenters. AJC ( Atlanta Journal) had a story up on her ties with the 3 percenters and other Militia groups which are supposed to be illegal in Ga. She asked a guy named Doles...
I almost feel bad about using a crazy person to undermine the Republican Party, but then they’ve happily and willingly done that to themselves over the past five years. Pro-Trump attorney Lin Wood is nuts. Full stop. Two days ago he strongly implied that Chief Justice John Roberts is a murderer and...
The Georgia Senator runoff elections are critical to the country’s ability to move forward, and to move out from under the heavy thumb of Moscow Mitch. But they are critical to the GOP’s return as a legitimate force in American politics — which can only happen if they lose in...
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Trump staves off the 25th Amendment chatter as Biden leads nationally by 14%. Lots of Twitter acting like diagnosticians, as disinformation and spin rule the day. x Team Trump wants you to believe he will be released as early as Monday for the stock market. Nothing else. — MeidasTouch.com (@MeidasTouch)...
A video of an eight-year-old boy arrested at Gerald Adams Elementary School in Key West, Florida, for allegedly punching a teacher in the chest has recently emerged. The child’s arrest occurred in 2018 but has just now become public. Attorney Ben Crump posted the video on Twitter. He will be representing...
Like a teen-aged pin-boy, Trump wants demonstrators and their heads cracked, much like his #BunkerBoy need for that St John’s church photo-op. Because the only Confederate outdoor statue on federal property needs to be a target for DC demonstrators so troops can be called out. Rinse, Repeat. Darn that Grand Army of...
Jon Stewart reunited with his former Daily Show colleague and current Late Show host, Stephen Colbert tonight. Of course the big topic of discussion was the 2020 election. While Stewart admitted that Joe Biden was not his first choice in the Democratic primary, Stewart brought up something that I always...
Because sociopaths are letting their freak-flag fly, here are some disinformation examples, each with problematic media frames. x Given the circumstances, if mom, in her duty to protect her child, temporarily lost her mind and opened a can on this person, would she be charged? Asking for a friend. — Grace...
Today at West Point: x Trump at West Point. Still unable to drink a glass of water with one hand. Someone get him a sippy cup.pic.twitter.com/0V3yxt2KUl— LiA (@LibsInAmerica) June 13, 2020 I don’t want to make fun of people with serious medical issues, but Republicans opened up this can of...
Golfing during a pandemic, the three day weekend begins for Trump. x According to the pool report, the White House says that Trump has landed at the Bedminster Landing Zone. Trump is staying at one of his own Trump properties, as he used to do on many weekends before the...
Trump having already killed 36-65,000 Americans by his inaction, the global “second wave” is beginning to level and then tick upward. Greater travel and trade will continue the spread until an actual vaccine is available. Like more comprehensive testing, vaccines will not be globally available for a year. x pic.twitter.com/mB8t6IJacG — Spurc...
We are at an interesting point, the necessity for socially distanced behavior and the imposition of De Facto martial law. Even as there is peaceful protest during the day time, there will be problematic police behavior in the evening. Remember that Trump needs martial law or at least its quasi-military manifestation to...
How strange will it be that Trump will do things to attract reactionaries regardless of age grouping especially white ones at least until he can betray them after 3 November. x The First Lady is joining her less-popular husband tomorrow for a call with governors. She has advocated mask-wearing as...
The Great Orange Shitgibbet ™ has always operated on the “divide and conquer” principle. He has said he loves chaos, but what that also means is that he loves division, so that people get so busy fighting each other they are unable to unite against him. That strategy worked to...
Without sarcasm, Trump’s disinforming claims of the total number of tests have little to do with the number of per capita tests needed. Trump says he disagrees with Fauci comments that U.S. needs more coronavirus testing. In January, Trump did not push for adequate testing. The U.S. should at least double coronavirus testing...
A new Harvard report shows that testing needs to be immediately ramped up by at least three times beyond its current level. The difficulty of raising the level of testing depends on scaling up local, regional, and state levels, and despite the manufacturing of artificial markets and logistics for PPEs and testing technology....
LIVE BLOG below (presser likely will start 30-45 minutes late*) 5:00* 6:15 PM EDT Members of the Coronavirus Task Force Hold a Press Briefing at The White House (in the Rose Garden) What fresh psychodrama is this? Will anyone ask Trump why his propaganda video clip from yesterday omitted February from the...
We. Are. Fucked. Question: What metrics will you use to make that decision? Trump while pointing to his head: The metrics right here. That’s my metrics. pic.twitter.com/SIbO5N6Bqx — Acyn (@Acyn) April 10, 2020 REPORTER: “Can you say, sir, what metrics you will use to make that decision?” TRUMP: “The metrics...
Stay in the race Bernie Sanders. America needs you now more than ever. By Alan Minsky, Executive Director | Progressive Democrats of America Progressive Democrats of America calls upon Senator Bernie Sanders to continue his presidential campaign until the end of the 2020 primary season. We understand that many Democrats...
Do you want to know why the Chinese government survives. Because they do thing slike during the crisis in Wuhan the government tracked down and punished price gougers severely. Legend has it that many of them were shot (may not be true but I think many Chinese people believe it)....
We are not so much in uncharted territory as much as the Twilight Zone. Death Cab for Cutie-pie x So let me get this straight: the Trump administration is willing to hand out $500B to corporations to save executives, but isn't willing to spend $1 billion on more ventilators to save...
Dithering is not a deregulatory policy. Nor is thinking that 1-2 million deaths are acceptable to get re-elected. Yet Trump does seem to subscribe to a risk model that rewards his benefactors and supporters over anyone else. Trump has been now proven daily to peddle unsubstantiated hope in dark times. Trump is draconian in a...
So I’m sure you’re all caught up to speed but just in case: Three weeks ago, the Republican chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee privately warned dozens of donors about the harrowing impact the coronavirus would have on the United States, while keeping the general public in the dark. In...
Remember the Kushner scam regarding $500K visas and condo sales in New Jersey. Maybe Trump will throw in a free ventilator, because what other fresh grifting hell is this administration. The Trump administration is considering a controversial proposal to boost the number of visas offered to wealthy immigrants who invest money...
Joe Biden and Why America Needs a Strong Progressive Movement photo: Former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont at Sunday’s debate at a CNN studios in Washington, D.C.(Evan Vucci / Associated Press) | Los Angeles Times By Alan Minsky, Executive Director – Progressive Democrats of America In...
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The question is whether the Senate can be flipped, and it depends on the POTUS candidate while holding the House. Turn-out must be by proportion more than in 2016 since the Electoral College requires certain swing states to be won by much larger margins in 2020. Basically, the tipping point for...
Trump’s Katrina is coming. The global economy will be making a downturn with the coronavirus COVID-19. Trump just had another lie-filled presser claiming it will all get better and that there will soon be a vaccine (experts say 1-2 years away). Daniel Dale does another tweet thread. x Trump says he's...
Since the concept of imminent has become stretched, so should that compliance, if only to make Moscow Mitch sweat, since it appears that he’ll do whatever he pleases. “Imminent” means something, something to Mike Pompeo and that rule should apply. Speaker Pelosi simply needs to delay long enough to not...
Joe Biden needs an intervention or a come to Jesus moment when it comes to his Republican “friends.” Trump’s Senate Impeachment Defense Will Be to Put Joe Biden on Trial. There’s every reason to believe Trump will try to mount an extended attack on Biden as part of his defense...
Some civil disobedience acts are better than others, like storming a SCIF, because to Gaetz, some kayfabe stunts are more legal than others during an impeachment inquiry. On the bright side, at least Gaetz didn’t melt or burst into flames. x Gaetz wants women who threw drink at him to...
Empty words since: -Trump promised Xi that U.S. would stay quiet on pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong while trade talks continued -Trump routinely assails the American press and dissenters, calling them "enemy of the people" and "human scum"https://t.co/QXl9Ob9Xqe — Chris Lu (@ChrisLu44) October 24, 2019 Charles Barkley on TNT NBA...
