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Introducing The Bored Of Peace

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 JCO

The kickoff meeting of the Trump’s Bored of Peace went pretty much as you might expect. Continue reading Introducing The Bored Of Peace

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ICE Intimidation Tour: Who’s Next?

February 17, 2026February 16, 2026 rcb30

Rumination on the who and the how of the next chapter, with help from Loni Anderson and Johnny Cash. Continue reading ICE Intimidation Tour: Who’s Next?

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The Kids Are Alright In York, Pa.

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 JCO

My alma mater’s students proved yesterday that our young people are engaged and aware (dare I say…woke?) during a walkout protest against ICE. Continue reading The Kids Are Alright In York, Pa.

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Putting The Id In Idiocracy

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

All aboard for a tour of MAGA land with stops at Bizarro World, the Upside Down, and Topsy Turvy Town.

Continue reading Putting The Id In Idiocracy

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Stephen Miller’s Song 2.0

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

All across the nation, it’s civilisation. Continue reading Stephen Miller’s Song 2.0

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Magic Words

January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Some unsolicited advice for the media. PLEASE say CLAIM, CLAIMS, and CLAIMED. THANKS. Continue reading Magic Words

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Lies, Damn Lies, And Trump

January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 JCO

Just when you think the Trump administration could be any more dishonest, Minnesota happens. Continue reading Lies, Damn Lies, And Trump

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Saturday Odds & Sods: Stand

January 24, 2026January 23, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

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

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The Cost of “I Ain’t Reading All That”

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026 JCO

Take a bow, underinformed Americans who get all their “information” from Tiktok videos. Trump couldn’t do it without you. Continue reading The Cost of “I Ain’t Reading All That”

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The Greenland Gambit

January 20, 2026January 20, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Adrastos on Trump’s Greenlandic tantrum. Continue reading The Greenland Gambit

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Grabbing A ‘Peace’ Of The Action

January 20, 2026January 19, 2026 rcb30

In which DJT tries to globalize the swamp in perpetuity, Beyond the billion-dollar buy-in, you won’t believe the terms he’d like to enforce. Continue reading Grabbing A ‘Peace’ Of The Action

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Tuesday Trio: High-Profile Pushback

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 rcb30

Here, take some comfort from Mssrs. Powell, Smith, and Kelly. Guest starring an unidentified woman from Minnesota. Continue reading Tuesday Trio: High-Profile Pushback

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The Bumper Stickers Were Warnings

January 12, 2026January 12, 2026 JCO

The right’s bumper stickers often are about violence against liberals, and one should have pause about ICE’s recruitment of such people. Continue reading The Bumper Stickers Were Warnings

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Shecky’s Quick Hitters: Lost In A Fog

January 8, 2026January 8, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Punching through the chaos. Continue reading Shecky’s Quick Hitters: Lost In A Fog

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Quote Of The Day: Caracas Caper Edition

January 7, 2026January 7, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

The ego has landed. Oy, just oy. Continue reading Quote Of The Day: Caracas Caper Edition

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Remember January 6, 2021

January 6, 2026January 6, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Never forget. Continue reading Remember January 6, 2021

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There Is No GOP, There Is Only Zuul

January 6, 2026January 5, 2026 rcb30

A rogue state on a psychotic break. We’re all Sigourney Weaver now. Continue reading There Is No GOP, There Is Only Zuul

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Venezuela Follows The U.S. Fascist Pattern

January 5, 2026January 5, 2026 JCO

Go after the easy meat first. Continue reading Venezuela Follows The U.S. Fascist Pattern

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Illegal, Incoherent & Idiotic

January 5, 2026January 5, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

MAGA’S Caracas caper. Continue reading Illegal, Incoherent & Idiotic

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The Right Hand Of Darkness

January 1, 2026January 1, 2026 cassandraisright

The Wall Street Journal has a story about the president’s health today. Continue reading The Right Hand Of Darkness

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The Predator’s Friend

December 30, 2025December 30, 2025 rcb30

Actually, this is barely about Epstein. Since my last column, DJT has been busy helping out his favorite category of jerk. Continue reading The Predator’s Friend

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New Year’s Irresolutions?

December 29, 2025December 29, 2025 Peter Adrastos Athas

Of MAGA maggot New Year’s resolutions. Continue reading New Year’s Irresolutions?

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The Clownfish: Cajun Viking?

December 23, 2025December 23, 2025 Peter Adrastos Athas

The MAGA malakatude, it burns. Continue reading The Clownfish: Cajun Viking?

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A Nation Of Ingrates

December 22, 2025December 22, 2025 Peter Adrastos Athas

Donald Trump’s feelings are hurt because the country doesn’t love him as much as he loves himself. Continue reading A Nation Of Ingrates

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The Plight Of The Cassandras

December 19, 2025December 19, 2025 JCO

On seeing what others refused to see: Trump is a fascist. Continue reading The Plight Of The Cassandras

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Stifle, Donald

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025 Peter Adrastos Athas

Rob Reiner was a good man. Donald Trump is an asshole. Continue reading Stifle, Donald

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They’ll Be Gone For Christmas

December 16, 2025December 15, 2025 rcb30

For the second time in as many chances, a Republican president has invaded the wrong country. Consider the abused National Guard this season. Continue reading They’ll Be Gone For Christmas

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