Which Centrism Is The Worst?
Centrist is a terrible catch-all term for two distinct political groups. One of which sucks. Continue reading Which Centrism Is The Worst?
Category: Parenthetical
Smile If You Like Disenfranchisement
Why is this woman pursuing right-on-right crime in Arkansas? And what’s the GOP’s cling-to-power quadfecta? Read on. Continue reading Smile If You Like Disenfranchisement
I’ve Looked At Crowds From Both Sides Now
In which the weekend’s events give me a moment of clarity about the hidden wisdom in those crowds. Continue reading I’ve Looked At Crowds From Both Sides Now
Applauding The Deal But Keeping It Real
In which we survey responses from Democratic POTUSes, second-guess Hamas, and credit Netanyahu for eclipsing a Bush diplomatic “feat” that I thought would stand forever. Continue reading Applauding The Deal But Keeping It Real
The Point Behind The Point
Even if the GOP ultimately “loses” a shutdown or ICE gets some bad PR, it still wins, because in uncertainty and interruption, there is pain. Continue reading The Point Behind The Point
Shutdown Primer, 2025 Edition
Bad news for the GOP: When a majority can’t just rule, it has to lead (or pay the price). This crew isn’t really into that sort of thing. Continue reading Shutdown Primer, 2025 Edition
Identity Politics 1.0
Just how much are White Dude Politics the O.G. of identity politics? For over 300 years, the mainstream term for White Dude Politics was “politics.” Continue reading Identity Politics 1.0
A Heads-Up For Your GOP Friends About January 19
In which we double-dog dare your Kirk-loving acquaintances to distinguish between whitewashing and coming clean. Continue reading A Heads-Up For Your GOP Friends About January 19
A Pox Upon Our House
As nitwits dismantle public health policy and some brave experts speak up, “moderate Republicans” are staying (vaccinated and) AWOL. Continue reading A Pox Upon Our House
If It’s Turkey On White, You Can’t Indict
This post about heros and heroes has a lot of bread, but no filler. Continue reading If It’s Turkey On White, You Can’t Indict
Fabric Over Freedom
Fun with flags, flag fetishes, and the fascists who never fail to fuel them. Continue reading Fabric Over Freedom
One Hashtag To Rule Them All
Secretary Hegseth, poster boy for the right wing’s existential hashtag, rates his actual suitability for his position on a scale from 1 to 10. Continue reading One Hashtag To Rule Them All
Truth and Consequences
In which the messenger gets the axe, ’cause if you want to run a respectable authoritarian regime, you can’t let agencies just go around publicizing the truth all willy-nilly. Continue reading Truth and Consequences
A Question About Immigration For Your GOP Friends
This is a fight against rampant lawlessness, and we need their help. Continue reading A Question About Immigration For Your GOP Friends
Crock, Stock, and Barrel
In which Don Jr.’s brand power puts some holes in the holdings of MAGA-blinded investors. Continue reading Crock, Stock, and Barrel
Click-To-Cancel Culture
In which businesses renew their subscription to the belief that no-hassle unsubscribing is bad for America. Continue reading Click-To-Cancel Culture
Why Is This Sign Illegal In Idaho?
Maybe it’s not that complicated. Continue reading Why Is This Sign Illegal In Idaho?
It’s Not
In which we discuss the hidden continuity of the “hypocritical” right. And would you buy a half-hearted rationale from this woman? Continue reading It’s Not
Consider The Bigot (Pride Edition)
Inconvenient truths regarding anti-trans asshats. Continue reading Consider The Bigot (Pride Edition)
Their Aim Ain’t True
Zealot shoots to kill with mixed success, then FNC targets the eagerly duped. Continue reading Their Aim Ain’t True
How To Tell I’m Not A Republican
Maybe you should make sure you’re not one, either. You know, just in case. Continue reading How To Tell I’m Not A Republican
Upwardly Deplorable: Rep. Mary Miller
Right-wing America: When you care enough to attack someone because of their religion, but don’t care enough to learn squat about other religions. Continue reading Upwardly Deplorable: Rep. Mary Miller
Creating (A) Trust On Tulsa Time
You know you’re winning when Fox News has to cover your announcement but also has to shut off its comment section. Continue reading Creating (A) Trust On Tulsa Time
Time For A Round Of “How Many Of Them Are White Folks?”
Because there’s nothing racists hate more than context and critical thinking. Take a moment to dip into some of both, won’t you? Continue reading Time For A Round Of “How Many Of Them Are White Folks?”
Bruce Opines, Trump Whines
Springsteen enters full DGAF mode and DJT can’t handle the truth. Read on for some fun comparison and Bruce background. Continue reading Bruce Opines, Trump Whines
Virginia’s Neverending Union Blues
Republicans are great at policy names that make people vote against their own interests. It’s annoying. This week: Abigail Spanberger tightropes “right to work” laws in pursuit of the top job in Virginia. Continue reading Virginia’s Neverending Union Blues
Whose Economy Is It, Anyway?
The scoop on how to tell the Biden Economy from the Trump Economy: One licked the nattering nabobs of recessionary negativism with the softest landing in the world. The other one just bites. Continue reading Whose Economy Is It, Anyway?
Idaho’s Incitements & Indictments
From GOP town hall thuggery to a Heil-Hitlering CEO, this year has brought its share of bad press, bad choices, and consequences to the hard-right Famous Potatoes state.
Can’t Shake Those Self-Oblivious Blues
Swift, Davies, Dylan, and Givens all do what they can to clue in POTUS and the cabinet, but some people just can’t take a hint. Continue reading Can’t Shake Those Self-Oblivious Blues
Engaging With Republicans, #1: The Minimum Wage
Step 1: Make them say what they really, really want. Continue reading Engaging With Republicans, #1: The Minimum Wage