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Facebook Frolics 0

Brexit frolics.

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The Rule of Lawless 0

Republican Elephant asks,

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Putting the Public Good Up for Sale 0

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports on a controversy in a school district that led to an ouster of a majority of the school board.

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Coop d’Etat 0

Title:  The pardoning of the White House turkey.  Image:  Mitch McConnell as turkey saying to Donald Trump,

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“It Would Be a Shame If Something Happened to Your Imports” 0

Paul Krugman explains that it’s not just Ukraine:

What I haven’t seen pointed out is that Mr. Trump is quietly applying a Ukraine-type extortion-and-bribery strategy to U.S. corporations. Many businesses are being threatened with policies that would hurt their bottom lines — especially, but not only, tariffs on imported goods crucial to their operations. But they are also being offered the possibility of exemptions from these policies.

And the implicit quid pro quo for such exemptions is that corporations support Donald Trump, or at least refrain from criticizing his actions.

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The Reason for the Season 0

Picture of the Constitution citing Article I, Section 2, Clause 5.  Caption:  Giving Thanks.

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Fanatical Fantacists Fomenting at the Mouth 0

Republican panel yelling questions to Fiona Hill:

Via Juanita Jean.

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If One Standard Is Good, Two Must Be Better 0

Image One:  GOP reaction to President Obama wearning a tan suit:  It's a disgrace.  Image Two:  GOP reaction to lawsuits and subpoenas to Trump:  We don't care, we don't care.

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Elephant Rider 0

https://assets.amuniversal.com/a02c6290f24d0137d25d005056a9545dDonald Trump sitting atop Republican Elephant shouting out

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Phoning It In 0

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An Audience of One 0

Field checks the Nielsens.

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Thanksgiving Dinner Prep 0

David Kyle Johnson offers guidance in how to respond if members of your family serve that Thanksgiving turkey with a side of Trumplings.

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Accessories 0

Reporter in front of White House:  After President Trump shot someone on Fifth Avenue, Lindsey Graham released a statement questioning why someone would step in front of a bullet.

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Bolton for Cover 0

Elie Mystal muses on John Bolton’s reluctance to testify before Congress.

Summary or excerpt cannot do his piece justice. Just read it.

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The Bloomberg Factor 0

Caption:  Wealthy Democrats are getting worried.  Image:  Rich Man says,

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Origins Issue 0

At AL.com, life-long Republican John Meredith, who was once recognized as one of the country’s 100 most influential Black Republicans, wonders what the heck has happened to his party.

Afterthought:

Richard Nixon’s “Southern Strategy” embracing racism and bigotry.

That’s what happened to his party.

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The Rule of Lawless 0

Words fail me.

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Landmark 0

View of White House from Pennsylvania Ave.  Sign on fence says,

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Facebook Frolics 0

The Portland Press-Herald takes a stand against anti-vaxx frolickers.

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Destination 0

Picture of White House with all the roads labeled

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