Foxy Shady 0
Fox News host almost tells a truth, then breaks for a commercial.
The Transmogrification 0
At the Las Vegas Sun, letter writer Darryl Cornelius traces the path of the Republican Party from the party of Lincoln to the party of stinkin’.
Lies and Lying Liars 0
Here’s Kevin McCarthy claiming that it was Democrats who wanted to shut down the government:
And, for more commentary on the Squeaker of the House . . . .
Via C&L, which has commentary.
The Bullies’ Pulpit 0
Mona Charon discusses how threats of violence, both implicit and explicit, have come to pollute our polity coincident with rise of Trump. A snippet:
Follow the link for her supporting evidence.
The Candidates Debate Devolve
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Mike Littwin watched subjected himself to this week’s Republican debacle debate so we don’t have to.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
Yet another “responsible gun owner” can’t resist playing with his portable phallus.
Misdirection Play, No There There Dept. 0
Image via Balloon Juice.
Aside:
I do think the theory that (some) Republicans seem eager for a government shutdown so as to forestall the investigations into Donald Trump’s alleged (sic) felonious conduct is–er–worthy of consideration.
The Privatization Scam 0
David and a caller discuss Republican efforts to destroy public education. (Then, in a second call, he discusses the role of China on the world stage.)
Stray Thought, How To End Friends and Infuriate People Dept. 0
If someone running for public office wishes me contribute to his or her campaign, sending an unsolicited text to my cell phone is a sure way not to make it happen.
If anything, that’s even more irritating than the unsolicited emails.
I can filter the emails.
Whitewashing History 0
At the Des Moines Register, Gerald Ott reacts to Republican attempts to pretend that America’s history wasn’t.
Still Rising Again after All These Years 0
Tommy Tuberville lets his Stars and Bars fly.
I’m a Southern boy.
I grew up under Jim Crow and went to segregated schools.
I know racism when I see it.
This is racism.
Dis Coarse Discourse 0
At Psychology Today Blogs, Meri Wallace offers some hints as to how to deal with Donald Trump and his dupes, symps, and fellow travelers.