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Plan-free Fact-free Anal Sphincter Foreign Policy

Everyone before was stupid. He knows everything. Intelligence briefings, consulting experts, careful planning — loser stuff. The great deal-maker’s own great instincts alone would... Read more

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Infrastructure: Real Agreement Or Feel-Good Headlines?

(Photo of Pelosi and Schumer Talking to press about infrastructure "deal" is from MSNBC.) The big headline news on the cable shows yesterday was about Trump... Read more

The 01 May 2019 by Jobsanger
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3 New Polls Out On Support For Democratic Candidates

Quinnipiac University Poll -- done between April 26th and 29th of a national sample of 1,044 voters, with a 3.5 point margin of error. Read more

The 01 May 2019 by Jobsanger
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The State Of Democracy Around The World

Most people around the world want to live in a democracy. However, many don't think that the democracy is working well in their country. About 51% worldwide... Read more

The 01 May 2019 by Jobsanger
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Our Democracy Depends On Defending The Rule Of Law

Are we a nation that respects the rule of law? Donald Trump doesn't think so. He thinks he is above the law, and should be able to do whatever he wants... Read more

The 01 May 2019 by Jobsanger
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Myth and Magic

Magic and religion are difficult to tell apart. Scholars have known this for some time, but don’t often say anything about it for fear of offending. Read more

The 01 May 2019 by Steveawiggins
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Public Thinks Trump's Twitter Use Hurts Him More Than Helps

The charts above reflect the results of a new Politico / Morning Consult Poll -- done on April 28th and 29th of a national sample of 1,995 registered voters,... Read more

The 02 May 2019 by Jobsanger
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Mueller Criticizes Barr's Attempt To Whitewash Report

When Robert Mueller submitted his report to the Justice Department, Attorney General Barr released a 4 page summary of the report that gave Trump a pass on... Read more

The 02 May 2019 by Jobsanger
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Theofantastique Interview

Two times. In my “professional” life I’ve been interviewed only twice (not counting, of course, far too many job interviews). The first time was as a talking... Read more

The 02 May 2019 by Steveawiggins
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Public Opposes Job Discrimination Against LGBT Community

Members of the LGBT community now have the same right as all other Americans when it come to marriage. No state can deny a marriage license to a same-sex couple... Read more

The 03 May 2019 by Jobsanger
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Most Democrats Are Considering More Than One Candidate

These charts represent the results of the newest Economist / YouGov Poll -- done between April 27th and 30th of 597 nationwide Democrats and Independents who... Read more

The 03 May 2019 by Jobsanger
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