Convention Cheers And Convention Boos
The good, the bad, and the stupid from this hoot of a week. Continue reading Convention Cheers And Convention Boos
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Convention Week Contrasts
Joy and a bright future vs. gloomy racism. Continue reading Convention Week Contrasts
Kamala Harris Vs. The DC Media
A lot of the DC media is making it clear that they are another opponent in the 2024 campaign for Kamala Harris to overcome. Continue reading Kamala Harris Vs. The DC Media
Harris, Walz, And Whatever The Center Is
The demands for Harris/Walz to run to The Center has begun – but what does that mean? Continue reading Harris, Walz, And Whatever The Center Is
Trump’s Babylon And On Press Conference
The Trump press conference was everything we knew it would be. Continue reading Trump’s Babylon And On Press Conference
Trying To Reason With 2024’s Hurricane Season
A blockbuster hurricane season is underway that could have big impacts on the election. Continue reading Trying To Reason With 2024’s Hurricane Season
Where The Weird Things Are
The GOP has always been a little weird. Now they are really weird, and we really should talk about that. Continue reading Where The Weird Things Are
Kamala Harris And The Hallmark Americans
A tale of the kind of Americans who are misinformed, underinformed shallow thinkers, sometimes racist, and also voters Harris probably needs to win. Continue reading Kamala Harris And The Hallmark Americans
Kamala’s Song
The return of the big music fan president may be on the way. Continue reading Kamala’s Song
Where We Might Go From Here
We have a very important race to win, no matter the nominee. Continue reading Where We Might Go From Here
Elegy For Hillbilly Elegy
The evolution of JD Vance from centrist hero to dangerous right-wing wacko. Continue reading Elegy For Hillbilly Elegy
Both-Sidesing A Near Tragedy
Many in the media are working overtime to make this out to be at least partially the fault of Democrats/left. Continue reading Both-Sidesing A Near Tragedy
Metaphorical Blood In The Water
The media sharks are losing their minds. Continue reading Metaphorical Blood In The Water
Project 2025 Will Harm You, Too
There’s a reason why Trump is attempting to distance himself from it. Continue reading Project 2025 Will Harm You, Too
When Democracy Nearly Was Lost At Gettysburg
Inspiration from another moment in our history when it seemed democracy was in grave danger. Continue reading When Democracy Nearly Was Lost At Gettysburg
A Week Of War On Democracy
The immunity decision is just one of many attacks on democracy by the SCOTUS. Continue reading A Week Of War On Democracy
The Not-So-Great Debate
Get yer hot takes, everyone’s got ’em. Continue reading The Not-So-Great Debate
The Mental Decline Of Donald J. Trump
Let’s look at the evidence, shall we? Continue reading The Mental Decline Of Donald J. Trump
Climate Change And You
The climate is no longer only a young person’s problem – but it never should have been viewed that way. Continue reading Climate Change And You
Motivated Ignorance Is Not Just For Trumpers
We need to recognize what is happening with a large segment of our friends, family, and neighbors – not matter how hard that may be to do. Continue reading Motivated Ignorance Is Not Just For Trumpers
Democracy Dies In Fecklessness, Part 2
There’s an attempt to turn The Washington Post into just another Murdoch-style right-wing rag. Continue reading Democracy Dies In Fecklessness, Part 2
Democracy Dies In Fecklessness, Part 1
Part one of a two-part series on how The New York Times and The Washington Post are failing the moment. Continue reading Democracy Dies In Fecklessness, Part 1
Reality Bites, Eventually
Pretending you live in an alternate reality makes the actual reality jealous. Continue reading Reality Bites, Eventually
Supporting A Felon? That’s The MAGA Life
Yes, supporting a bad person makes you a bad person. Continue reading Supporting A Felon? That’s The MAGA Life
Stormy Verdict Blows Away Dem Despair
The justice system delivers Democrats, and democracy itself, a shot in the arm. Continue reading Stormy Verdict Blows Away Dem Despair
Protecting The Family From War’s Realities
How some veterans shield their loved ones from the horrors of war. Continue reading Protecting The Family From War’s Realities
Yes, November Is About Democracy
How to convince people of the stakes Continue reading Yes, November Is About Democracy
Bad Vibes Nation
From sports to politics, we are not feeling it at the moment. Continue reading Bad Vibes Nation
We Need Votes: Trolling Won’t Get Them
Please, Senator Fetterman, knock off the trolling of young progressives. Biden needs their votes. Continue reading We Need Votes: Trolling Won’t Get Them
Woke Is Ruining Comedy? What A Joke
A fellow comedian tells Jerry Seinfeld to stop whining about so-called wokeness ruining comedy. Continue reading Woke Is Ruining Comedy? What A Joke