2018 archive
All that Was Old Is New Again 0
Werner Herzog’s Bear has seen it all before.
Trade Warriors 0
Republicans refuse to act to stop Donald Trump’s authority to impose tariffs against friendly nations in the name of “national security.”
Dialectic 0
Josh Marshall muses on the internal contradictions of Trumpery.
The Bible Tells Me So . . . , Reprise 0
Mike discusses the Trump Administration’s program to rip children from their mothers and its defending the practice as sanctioned by the Bible. Warning: Language.
Wedging the Issues 0
Writing at Psychology Today Blogs, Roy Eidelson explores the mechanics of the politics of hate. A snippet:
Read the whole thing. It’s worth your while.
Side Effects Include . . . . 0
You will recall that the publisher of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette fired editorial cartoonist Rob Rogers for being critical of Donald Trump. Ann Telnaes comments:
Follow the link for the rest.
How Do You Know that Donald Trump Is Lying? 0
Jay Bookman answers, His mouth is open.”
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
Practice politeness in a festive manner.
The shooting was an isolated incident, according to Mesa County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Megan Terlecky.
“We believe it was accidental, but we’re still investigating,” she said, noting that they are looking into how the gun came to be at the festival.
Really, they’re wondering how the gun got there? No doubt it purchased a ticket and walked in through the front gate.
Furrfu.
Suffer the Children 0
At Psychology Today Blogs, Darcia Narvaez marvels at the cruelty of the Trump Administration choice to rip children from their families at the border and explains from a human developmental perspective why the act is so pernicious. A snippet:
Hardly.
Is it ignorance or malice? We don’t know, but the justifications sound both ignorant and malicious.
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*Colleen Kraft, head of the American Association of Pediatrics.
Facebook Frolics 0
One more time, the internet is a public place. Comport yourself accordingly.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
Seal your friendships with politeness.
Wray was also manipulating* a Smith & Wesson handgun he had just purchased when the firearm accidentally fired and struck Davenport in the face, Richmond said.
The story goes on to say that authorities are not considering charges at this time, I reckon because the gun somehow mysteriously fired itself. Bad gun! Bad!
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*Methinks they misplet “masturbating.”
A Religious Dilemna 0
Writing at The Roanoke Times, Rich Brager, who describes himself as an atheist, admits his befuddlement. An excerpt:
Palin’ Around with Despots, Reprise 0
Trudy Rubin is not impressed by Donald Trump’s belief that he can solve international issues with glad-handing a flattery. A snippet:
Any progress with North Korea will require a big dose of realism and a determination to “distrust but verify.” Unlikely, so long as Trump keeps fooling himself and his base.
Follow the link to read why she said that.
