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Jamie O, Political Crack, The Darnold

Lessons For Today On Fighting, Not Appeasing, From MLK Jr.

January 20, 2025January 20, 2025 JCO

62-year-old words offer a warning to any Democratic leader who thinks they can work with Trump. Continue reading Lessons For Today On Fighting, Not Appeasing, From MLK Jr.

Adrastos, Dipshit Insurrection, Legal Docket, Political Crack, The Darnold

Quick & Dirty Thoughts On The Smith Report

January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 Peter Adrastos Athas

Jack Smith’s parting shot. Continue reading Quick & Dirty Thoughts On The Smith Report

Jamie O, Political Crack, The Darnold3 Comments

Can The President Also Be House Speaker?

December 20, 2024 JCO

Republicans want to find out! Continue reading Can The President Also Be House Speaker?

Elections, Jamie O, Political Crack, The Darnold2 Comments

The Twilight Of The Institutionalists

December 13, 2024December 13, 2024 JCO

No matter how highly they think of their own faith in norms, our Democratic elites need to face the reality of the moment. Continue reading The Twilight Of The Institutionalists

Adrastos, Fog Of History, Political Crack, Television, The Darnold

Revenge Is Stupid

December 5, 2024December 5, 2024 Peter Adrastos Athas

What’s worse than a sore winner out for revenge? Continue reading Revenge Is Stupid

Adrastos, Dipshit Insurrection, Legal Docket, Political Crack, Supreme Court, The Darnold2 Comments

The System Failed: Case Dismissed

November 26, 2024November 26, 2024 Peter Adrastos Athas

The son of a bitch got away with it. Continue reading The System Failed: Case Dismissed

Adrastos, Books, Fog Of History, Political Crack, The Darnold, Vintage First Draft1 Comment

Vintage First Draft: Mark Twain On The First Gilded Age

November 19, 2024November 19, 2024 Peter Adrastos Athas

Sam Clemens meets Donald Trump. Continue reading Vintage First Draft: Mark Twain On The First Gilded Age

Adrastos, Bobby Junior, Political Crack, The Darnold

Here Comes President Troll Again

November 18, 2024November 18, 2024 Peter Adrastos Athas

Here comes President Troll again, surrounded by all of his trolling men. Telling us who, why, where and when, President Troll wants trolling again. Continue reading Here Comes President Troll Again

Adrastos, Fog Of Scandal, Political Crack, The Darnold2 Comments

Moscow On The Potomac

November 14, 2024November 14, 2024 Peter Adrastos Athas

It’s the oligarchy, stupid. Continue reading Moscow On The Potomac

Adrastos, Diary, Film, Fog Of History, Political Crack, The Darnold1 Comment

Veterans Day: “No One Wants To See That”

November 11, 2024November 10, 2024 Peter Adrastos Athas

John Lennon could have written these lyrics about Donald Trump, “One thing you can’t hide is when you’re crippled inside.” Continue reading Veterans Day: “No One Wants To See That”

Jamie O, Political Crack, So Called Liberal Media, The Darnold

How Dems Could Handle Media Moving Forward

November 8, 2024November 8, 2024 JCO

Too much of the media failed us during the campaign. Will they fail us in a dark Trump future? Continue reading How Dems Could Handle Media Moving Forward

Elections, Jamie O, Political Crack, The Darnold2 Comments

Put Down The Finger

November 7, 2024November 6, 2024 JCO

Please, left-leaning pundits and other liberal/progressive opinion-havers, give people space to process what happened. Continue reading Put Down The Finger

Adrastos, Campaign Notes, Political Crack, The Darnold, Vote Against The Crook

Vote Against The Crook, It’s Important: Election Day Edition

November 5, 2024November 5, 2024 Peter Adrastos Athas

Stop the madness. Continue reading Vote Against The Crook, It’s Important: Election Day Edition

Adrastos, Campaign Notes, Music, Political Crack, The Darnold1 Comment

Talkin’ Bout The TikTok Generation

November 3, 2024November 3, 2024 Peter Adrastos Athas

People try to put them down, talkin’ bout Gen Z. Continue reading Talkin’ Bout The TikTok Generation

Adrastos, Campaign Notes, Political Crack, The Darnold

How Many Times?

November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 Peter Adrastos Athas

How many times do I have to say they’re losing? Random thoughts on the closing days of the 2024 campaign. Continue reading How Many Times?

Adrastos, Campaign Notes, Political Crack, The Darnold3 Comments

Boo From The Insult Comedian

October 31, 2024October 31, 2024 Peter Adrastos Athas

They know they’re losing. Continue reading Boo From The Insult Comedian

Adrastos, Campaign Notes, Political Crack, The Darnold

Name That Republican

October 31, 2024October 31, 2024 Peter Adrastos Athas

It’s pop quiz time: Who said that about Donald Trump? Continue reading Name That Republican

Adrastos, Fog Of History, Political Crack, The Darnold

Fascism Watch

October 30, 2024October 30, 2024 Peter Adrastos Athas

Robert Paxton, Anne Applebaum, Timothy Snyder, and Fiona Hill on the Trumpist threat. Continue reading Fascism Watch

Adrastos, Campaign Notes, Fog Of History, Political Crack, The Darnold, Vote Against The Crook

Vote Against The Crook, It’s Important: He Hates America

October 29, 2024October 29, 2024 Peter Adrastos Athas

The latest reason to vote against the crook: He hates America. Only patriots should live in the White House. Continue reading Vote Against The Crook, It’s Important: He Hates America

Adrastos, Bigotry, Fog Of History, Political Crack, Race, The Darnold, Vintage First Draft1 Comment

The Ugly Underneath 2.0

October 27, 2024October 27, 2024 Peter Adrastos Athas

Set the Wayback Machine to October 11, 2016. Continue reading The Ugly Underneath 2.0

Adrastos, Campaign Notes, Diary, Fog Of History, Political Crack, The Darnold

My Uncle Was A ‘Loser’ 3.0

October 24, 2024October 24, 2024 Peter Adrastos Athas

In honor of Captain William Peter Athas, 1917-1944. Continue reading My Uncle Was A ‘Loser’ 3.0

Adrastos, Film, Fog Of History, Political Crack, The Darnold

Don’t Know Much About History

October 23, 2024October 23, 2024 Peter Adrastos Athas

General John Kelly goes on the record and calls Trump a fascist. Continue reading Don’t Know Much About History

Adrastos, Campaign Notes, Political Crack, The Darnold, Top Ten List2 Comments

The Top Ten Weirdest MAGA Depictions Of Trump

October 22, 2024April 27, 2025 Peter Adrastos Athas

Some inartistic art from the MAGA cult of personality. Who knew that Trump is a superhero? Continue reading The Top Ten Weirdest MAGA Depictions Of Trump

Adrastos, Campaign Notes, Political Crack, The Darnold, Vote Against The Crook

Vote Against The Crook, It’s Important: He’s An Asshole, Not An Outlaw

October 22, 2024October 22, 2024 Peter Adrastos Athas

Vote against the crook because he confuses assholery with strength. Continue reading Vote Against The Crook, It’s Important: He’s An Asshole, Not An Outlaw

Adrastos, Campaign Notes, Political Crack, Sports, The Darnold2 Comments

The Bro Vote & Arnold Palmer’s Schlong

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024 Peter Adrastos Athas

The candidates are going after the bro vote in different ways. Kamala Harris was interviewed by Howard Stern and Trump used latrine language in Latrobe, PA. Continue reading The Bro Vote & Arnold Palmer’s Schlong

Adrastos, Campaign Notes, Political Crack, The Darnold2 Comments

Campaign Notes: Hey Nineteen

October 17, 2024October 17, 2024 Peter Adrastos Athas

2024 political potpourri for $2K, Ken. Continue reading Campaign Notes: Hey Nineteen

Adrastos, Campaign Notes, Political Crack, The Darnold1 Comment

Swaying To The Oldies With DJ Donald

October 16, 2024October 16, 2024 Peter Adrastos Athas

You say love fest, I say fugue state. Let’s call the whole thing off. Continue reading Swaying To The Oldies With DJ Donald

Adrastos, Campaign Notes, Fog Of History, Political Crack, The Darnold, Vote Against The Crook1 Comment

Vote Against The Crook, It’s Important: “A Fascist To The Core”

October 15, 2024October 16, 2024 Peter Adrastos Athas

The latest reason to vote against the crook according to General Mark Milley: “He’s a total fascist.” Continue reading Vote Against The Crook, It’s Important: “A Fascist To The Core”

Adrastos, Campaign Notes, Music, Political Crack, The Darnold, Top Ten List

The Cease & Desist Top Ten List

October 9, 2024April 27, 2025 Peter Adrastos Athas

Freedom, man. Continue reading The Cease & Desist Top Ten List

Adrastos, Campaign Notes, Political Crack, So Called Liberal Media, The Darnold, Vote Against The Crook

Vote Against The Crook, It’s Important: Cognitive Decline Edition

October 8, 2024October 8, 2024 Peter Adrastos Athas

Belly up to the word salad buffet with the Kaiser of Chaos. Continue reading Vote Against The Crook, It’s Important: Cognitive Decline Edition

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