Democrats ran on an implicit pledge to impeach Donald Trump should they take the House of Representatives in the 2018 midterm elections. Now that they have, just you wait for all the excuses they’ll use not to.
After All the Crap He Pulled, What Got Everyone Angry at Trump was His Moves Toward Peace
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There are many reasons for Democrats, Republicans and the media to unite against Trump: his obvious insanity, his uneven stewardship of the economy, corruption, allowing migrant children to die in US custody. What it actually took to get the establishment riled up against him, however, was not those legitimate concerns but his moves toward peace in the Middle East.
Finally, a Cabinet Member Resigns on Principle. But What a Crazy Principle!
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For the first time since Jimmy Carter’s secretary of state Cyrus Vance resigned on principle (the failed helicopter rescue attempt of the embassy hostages in Iran), a major cabinet official has resigned on principle. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis quit the Trump White House because Trump announced his plan to withdraw 2,000 US troops from Syria. Such is the topsy-turvy world in which we find ourselves.
A New Media Glossary
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Everything has been amped up in the media: at least the vocabulary has. A presidential tweet is “breaking news!” A press conference is a “blockbuster.” Here’s a guide to help you navigate the weird hyper-exagerrated world of 21st century clickbait media.
How Representative Democracy Works
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We learn it in civics: you’re supposed to vote for the party and politician who represents your interests. But what if neither party even bothers to pretend to care about you and your wants and needs?
You’ll Come a Long Way, Baby. Well, Your Great-Great-Great-Granddaughter Will.
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At current rates, a study finds, the global gender pay gap will close in 202 years. So there’s progress…but it’s too slow to do you any good.
Labor Shortage! Time for Workers to Screw Their Bosses the Way They’ve Screwed Them for Decades
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Employers report a spike in employee ghosting: workers walking off the job without giving notice. It’s all a result of the labor shortage and low unemployment rate. How else can workers get even with their bosses after years of abuse?
Nancy Pelosi Gets a Speakership By Agreeing to Just Four More Years. How Many Years Does She Have Anyway?
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Nancy Pelosi convinced rebellious progressive Democrats to support her speakership by promising not to serve more than four more years. She’s almost 79 years old. It’s not like much of a give! And it’s not very promising for progressives.
A Vast Left-Wing Democratic Conspiracy is Out to Get Trump in as Complicated a Way as Possible
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Democrats could simply argue that Donald Trump is insane and should be removed under the 25th Amendment. After all, it certainly seems likely. Instead they’re wallowing in convoluted conspiracy theories involving Russia, Ukraine and WikiLeaks that don’t appear to be true, much less understandable. Any idiot can make something simple sound complicated, and that’s what Democrats are doing.
Ted Rall v. Los Angeles Times Lawsuit Update
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Current update of Ted Rall’s defamation and wrongful termination lawsuit against the Los Angeles Times.
