Category: GOP Lies

…the power to make you commit atrocities…

When I started writing on politics and society in the age of Trump, I chose the quote from Voltaire as my masthead. As Trump began his campaign with the string of lies he has been known for his entire life, and the cult of followers began to form, Voltaire's words set in me. It felt … Continue reading …the power to make you commit atrocities… →

Trump’s 40 Year Record of Obstructing Justice

The question of the day is "Is Donald Trump guilty of Obstruction of Justice?" There are enough people weighing in on that, and I'm not a lawyer, so I'll pass. But what I will say is that EVERYONE should have known we would end up here - with a corrupt Trump defying any source of … Continue reading Trump’s 40 Year Record of Obstructing Justice →

Trump’s “Greatest Economy” Lie

I understand that deciding to focus on any one of the literally thousands of lies Trump has told may seem like a needle in a hay stack, but the economy is a BIG one in elections. And the economy is pretty good right now. Just not as good as Trump claims. And not that much … Continue reading Trump’s “Greatest Economy” Lie →

Trump Told Cohen To Lie And It MAY Not Matter

Buzzfeed reported that Trump instructed Cohen to lie to Congress about the timing of the Trump Tower meetings in Russia. It also reported there is corroborating evidence. While testimony alone should be enough to indict and impeach Trump, we better all hope/pray for the corroborating evidence, because without it, even sworn testimony to Trump's crimes, … Continue reading Trump Told Cohen To Lie And It MAY Not Matter →

Why Romney wants Steve King out of Congress & the GOP

Today Mitt Romney said the following: “He doesn’t have a place in our party, he doesn’t have a place in polite company and certainly should not have a place in Congress" But we need to be completely honest about what's going on here, and the proof is in Romney's own words and deeds. Since Nixon and … Continue reading Why Romney wants Steve King out of Congress & the GOP →

Here we go again. The Wall & The Democrat’s inability to win the argument.

It is day 16 (or 17 or 18) of the shut down that regular citizens are already sick of and are already moving from blaming Trump to blaming both parties. Within a week or so, the shift will be complete, Democrats will "compromise" on some amount, and progressives will, once again, wonder how we ended … Continue reading Here we go again. The Wall & The Democrat’s inability to win the argument. →

GOP Wages War on True Meaning of Christmas

The Republican Party, the party supported by nearly 90% of evangelical Christians and an overwhelming majority of those who have "accepted Jesus Christ as their personal savior," those constantly pushing for "Religious Freedom" and bemoaning the "War On Christmas" and the evils of liberal secularism, are busy this Christmas season. One would think, with all … Continue reading GOP Wages War on True Meaning of Christmas →

The Long List of Investigative Options for Democrats, And How NOT To Screw It Up

David Corn, DC Bureau Chief of liberal magazine Mother Jones, recently release a list of possible investigations awaiting House Democrats. It is a very long list. And it highlights a burning question within Democratic power circles - how to use the investigative power of the new Democratic majority.   I'm going to share a business-oriented … Continue reading The Long List of Investigative Options for Democrats, And How NOT To Screw It Up →

Bombs, Fake News and Soul Searching

In the last two days, bombs were sent to at least seven Democrats who have specifically been the subject of relentless, false and vicious attacks by Trump. After three years of rallies encouraging violence, and casting those who received bombs as a clear and present danger to the American way of life, last night at … Continue reading Bombs, Fake News and Soul Searching →