Kneeling is our most respectful gesture. At a Catholic Mass, people don't put their hand over their heart, they kneel. This is the case in many religious traditions. It is a clear sign of respect. … [Read more...]

In case you missed the president*'s speech on Afghanistan, he: 1. Read (poorly) canned lines to pretend he has apologized for saying some of the Nazi torch-marchers were "very fine people", and to try to slide away from his bigotry … [Read more...]

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 fawning comments … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]