July, 2025 archive
“History Does Not Repeat Itself, but It Often Rhymes”* 0
At the Washington Monthly, Roger Kerson makes a strong case that “Musk” rhymes with “Ford.”
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*Mark Twain.
American Stasi 0
Mary Trump, Donald Trump’s niece, discusses the Trump maladministration’s campaign against brown people immigrants.
Republican Thought Police 0
Dion Lefler has a memory:
What would I do if one day the government took control of the media, rewarding those who spread the leaders’ propaganda and silencing dissenting voices?
He goes on to argue that, thanks to the Trump maladministration, he now has to face that question directly. Follow the link for the rest.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
And another “responsible gun owner” shows politeness to his parent.
All the News that Fits 0
Robert Reich reviews how the Trump maladministration is working to exercise its freedom of suppress. A snippet:
What does “cooperation” entail? Silencing Trump’s potential critics.
Follow the link for context.
Bringing Back the Cuckoo’s Nest 0
A mental health professional calls out the Trump maladministration’s latest foray into mean for the sake of mean.
Lies and Lying Liars 0
David discusses how, when Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin gets caught in a lie, he doubles-down on the lie.
Welcome to today’s Republican Party.
Republican Family Values 0
Per an article by Mario Nicolais at The Colorado Sun, it would appear that lying about one’s family is a Republican family value.
Republican Thought Police 0
Just when you thought things couldn’t get more Orwellian, they up and do.
Still Rising Again after All These Years 0
In a longer article about some of the ways in which J. D. Vance tries to twist history, Yastreblyansky makes a telling observation: that, in attacking birthright citizenship, today’s Republican party, AKA the Party of the New Secesh, echoes the arguments of pre-civil war slaveholders.
The Golf Bull Lands in the Rough 0
Seth takes a closer look at why Donald Trump seems a bit grumpy after fleeing to Scotland to play golf, only to find himself confronted with questions about Jeffrey Epstein.
They’re Making a List and Checking it Twice . . . 0
. . . because they disapprove of how you’re living your life.
The EFF reports:
That’s what’s happening in Vero Beach, FL, where the Florida Attorney General’s office has subpoenaed a local restaurant, The Kilted Mermaid, demanding surveillance video, guest lists, reservation logs, and contracts of performers and other staff—all because the venue hosted an LGBTQ+ Pride event.
Details at the link.