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Category: Political Crack

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Malaka Of The Week: Tom Kean Jr.

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

The Curious Case Of The Missing Congressman. Continue reading Malaka Of The Week: Tom Kean Jr.

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Scott Pelley Is A Stand Up Guy

June 3, 2026June 3, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Scott Pelley stands up for truth, justice, and the American way. Continue reading Scott Pelley Is A Stand Up Guy

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Meet Representative Riley “Rick Rattler” Moore

June 3, 2026June 3, 2026 cassandraisright

This is definitely not Spinal Tap. Continue reading Meet Representative Riley “Rick Rattler” Moore

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Todd Blanche Is A Fuck Up

June 2, 2026June 3, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

You say screw up; I say fuck up. Let’s call the whole thing off. Continue reading Todd Blanche Is A Fuck Up

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Ignore The Crazy Guy Behind The Curtain

June 1, 2026June 1, 2026 JCO

The establishment doesn’t want to deal with Trump’s madness, including much of the media. Continue reading Ignore The Crazy Guy Behind The Curtain

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Bigger Than Elvis

June 1, 2026May 31, 2026 cassandraisright

A primer on The Concert That Wasn’t and how Trump stole at least $100 million from the official 250th birthday committee. Continue reading Bigger Than Elvis

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Irked In June

June 1, 2026June 1, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Our monthly exercise in vexatious venting about irksome things Continue reading Irked In June

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Saturday Odds & Sods: Consequences

May 30, 2026May 30, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends. Continue reading Saturday Odds & Sods: Consequences

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I Won’t Back Down

May 29, 2026May 29, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Cheers to Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne. Continue reading I Won’t Back Down

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Mama We’re All Trumpy Now

May 29, 2026May 29, 2026 JCO

Trump’s conspiratorial mindset has infected the entire nation. Continue reading Mama We’re All Trumpy Now

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Texas Trump Triumphs

May 28, 2026May 28, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Dear Texans: Vote against the crook, it’s important. Continue reading Texas Trump Triumphs

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Circuses Without Bread

May 27, 2026May 27, 2026 cassandraisright

The GOP fiddles around with shit while the US burns. Continue reading Circuses Without Bread

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Donald Trump Is A Fuck Up

May 26, 2026May 26, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Failing upward with the Insult Comedian. Continue reading Donald Trump Is A Fuck Up

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Campaign Finance Sanity Lands An Hawaiian Punch

May 26, 2026May 26, 2026 rcb30

The latest strategy against corporate influence has gotten up on its board with a new law in the 50th state. Continue reading Campaign Finance Sanity Lands An Hawaiian Punch

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Saturday Odds & Sods: Patches

May 23, 2026May 22, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends. Continue reading Saturday Odds & Sods: Patches

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Getting Canned Was Colbert’s Best Parody

May 22, 2026May 21, 2026 JCO

Turns out cancel culture was always selective. Continue reading Getting Canned Was Colbert’s Best Parody

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Hey Look, It’s Rip Van Riley

May 21, 2026May 21, 2026 cassandraisright

Riley Moore (R-WV) woke from a long nap to pretend to care about the water crisis in WV. Continue reading Hey Look, It’s Rip Van Riley

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Top Ten Things I Never Want To Hear From Republicans Again

May 21, 2026May 21, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Enough with the bluster and bullshit. Musical commentary by 10cc, Billie Holiday, George Harrison, Randy Newman, Frank Sinatra, Don Henley, Natalie Cole, Sly & The Family Stone, Mike Post, and Jethro Tull.

Continue reading Top Ten Things I Never Want To Hear From Republicans Again

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I Could Have Droned All Night

May 20, 2026May 20, 2026 cassandraisright

Trump’s “gift” to future presidents is also where he intends to hide out after the 2028 general election. Continue reading I Could Have Droned All Night

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Slush Funds Are OKIYAR

May 19, 2026May 19, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

The MAGA corruption, it burns. Continue reading Slush Funds Are OKIYAR

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The Kids Are Not Alright With AI

May 18, 2026May 18, 2026 JCO

Normally, young people embrace technology. But definitely not with AI. Continue reading The Kids Are Not Alright With AI

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The Final Humiliation Of Bill Cassidy

May 18, 2026May 18, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Gret Stet Senator complicit in MAHA madness loses primary. Continue reading The Final Humiliation Of Bill Cassidy

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A Tour Of The Stupid Lies

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026 JCO

A brief look at the more notable of the many lies flying around the White House these days. Continue reading A Tour Of The Stupid Lies

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The WV GOP and Political Violence

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026 cassandraisright

The inter-party fighting has turned explicitly violent. Continue reading The WV GOP and Political Violence

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Shecky’s Quick Hitters: Pick Yourself Up

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

This time: Pep talk, the interior decorator in chief, reality show transportation secretary, and The Clownfish does 60 Minutes Continue reading Shecky’s Quick Hitters: Pick Yourself Up

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You’re Not Doing It White

May 13, 2026May 13, 2026 cassandraisright

The GOP redistricting dance is not meant to confuse you. It’s meant to overtly profess white supremacism. Continue reading You’re Not Doing It White

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Dems Must Stop Doing What They Aren’t Doing

May 11, 2026 JCO

The Paper of Record has a think piece about how Democrats must stop focusing on climate change if they want to win elections. They really don’t talk about climate change. Continue reading Dems Must Stop Doing What They Aren’t Doing

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Malaka Of The Week: Jay Morris

May 11, 2026May 11, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

The Gret Stet malakatude, it burns. Continue reading Malaka Of The Week: Jay Morris

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Saturday Odds & Sods: Breakdown

May 9, 2026May 9, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends. Continue reading Saturday Odds & Sods: Breakdown

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Roberts Denies The Right-Wing Wizard Council Is Political

May 8, 2026May 8, 2026 JCO

How dare you say we’re a political body, says the head of the far-right organization known as the Supreme Court of the United States. Continue reading Roberts Denies The Right-Wing Wizard Council Is Political

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