Mike Pence. Mike Pence cannot be made to resign, because he has been elected by the people. There can be only one explanation for why Mike Pence, who as vice president does NOT serve at the pleasure of the president*, is still making … [Read more...]
We Do Not Understand Our Criminal Courts
From today’s New York Times: “…more than 35,000 people in New York City are jailed each year because they cannot make bail…[p]eople held in jail are more likely to plead guilty, two University of Pennsylvania studies show, not because … [Read more...]
Same Goal Different Route
This morning I posted that Trump is so ineffective he should not be impeached. What I should have said is this: The man is first and foremost a danger to the republic and the rule of law. If I had my way, he'd be gone via impeachment … [Read more...]
Sometimes It’s Great To Be Wrong: Don’t Impeach
I was wrong about John McCain, and rarely have I been so happy to be wrong. Now, when the Republicans control all branches of government, but they still cannot get anything done, it may be time to admit that the American people will be … [Read more...]
Senate Must Stay In Session
Dems MUST stay on the Senate floor for the next three weeks to stop Trump from destroying Rule of Law w/recess appointment for AG. Period. … [Read more...]
Stop Letting John McCain Off the Hook
I hope McCain recovers. Now. Why does he get a pass again voting for Trumpcare, when: 1. It's going to throw between 18 million and 33 million to the wolves, unlike him; and 2. He himself said there should be a real process with … [Read more...]
Alaska? W. Va.? Aroostook County? Sure, Welcome Dems.
Mitch McConnell wants to embarrass the moderate women senators who refuse to repeal Obamacare without a replacement plan? Okay Mitch. Keep torturing these thoughtful leaders. The Democratic Party will welcome them with open arms. … [Read more...]
Pain of These Times Must Spur Us On
Watching the 1985 Ken Burns documentary on the Statue of Liberty (by which my mother passed in the 1950's, one of the last to do so, off the boat from Ireland), is actually cruel in this current bleak time, but I am glad they are showing … [Read more...]
An Honor? No, Yet Another Disgrace.
"It's an honor to be with you." These were words today of the President of the United States, upon meeting a man who kills journalists, kills his opponents, allows minorities to be killed, puts peaceful demonstrators who want free elections … [Read more...]
Media Misses Multi-Meaning in Warsaw
Trump's speech in Warsaw was typically crafty. By repeatedly using the term "The West", those who wanted to be reassured that it was a traditional foreign policy speech reasserting western democratic values as against authoritarianism … [Read more...]
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