For what looks to be the final time on BMG, I want to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving. I am thankful for recent Democratic success. I am thankful to the editors for providing this forum for several years. I am thankful for the many of … [Read more...]
Chosen Family
The quote of this century from Richard Fierro, the hero of the Club Q shooting: “I needed to save my family. And my family was, at that time, everybody in that room.” … [Read more...]
Beware the Term “Deep State”
“Great minds think alike!” ‘In his order striking down Florida's "Anti-Woke Law," Judge Walker, an Obama appointee, opened by reciting the first sentence of 1984, George Orwell's novel about life under a futuristic totalitarian … [Read more...]
Environmental Demonstrations Ideas from 1970s Science Fiction
John Brunner was a UK science fiction writer active from the 1950s through the 1990s. Some of his work was truly prescient, mostly the four novels Stand on Zanzibar (1968), The Jagged Orbit (1969), The Sheep Look Up (1972) and The … [Read more...]
Merrick Garland nails the coffin of the rule of law
Merrick Garland announced today that he is appointing a "Special Counsel". He's decided to run out the clock rather than fight to save the rule of law. Two years after widespread evidence of a long list of crimes, Mr. Garland chooses to … [Read more...]
Pelosi steps down from leadership; stays in House
Speaker Nancy Pelosi just announced she will step down from Democratic Caucus leadership but will stay in the House. She gave one of the most powerful and moving farewell speeches I have ever heard. … [Read more...]
Dems May Keep the House
The Democrats are actually going to keep the House. I cannot believe it. This is only my prediction after examining the current returns. Republicans need seven more seats, and after looking at all the remaining districts, like CA-13, … [Read more...]
Women and Those Who Care About Them Are Speaking
It is a great night, my friends. … [Read more...]
Election Day Open Thread
For perhaps the last time, here is the traditional election day open thread. I invite you to share whatever you like about your vote and polling place. I'm particularly interested in our collective response to the ballot … [Read more...]
The House Writes The Checks
It is ELECTION DAY. If you know a swing voter, or a Democrat who is thinking of staying home, please give them the following civics lesson: THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HOLDS THE CHECKBOOK FOR THE ENTIRE NATION. NOT the … [Read more...]