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LATEST ARTICLES ( 1924 )

• Abolish the Electoral College

  

  I am amazed that this institution has not gone away long ago, or at least been reformed. This past election has demonstrated that most of the reasons for its... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2017 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• Thoughts on US Third Parties.

  This comes from watching the French election, which is a similar legislative-executive system to the US.  I will also admit to voting Green from a disgust with... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2017 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• 100 Days of Nothing

  Donald Trump the candidate made dozens, even hundreds of promises.  Nothing new in that, all people seeking office make promises. Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2017 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• Not So Much Ding Dong the Witch is Dead, More Sing and Shout the Witch is OUT!...

  

  A little Edith Piaf, maybe I'll add a good video of the Marseilles. If the numbers improve appreciably, I may throw in some dubbed Jerry Lewis. Why the... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2017 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• Update on the Fox News Downfall

  In addition to Bill O'Reilly's well deserved exit from Fox News, on Monday, the door slammed on now former co-President of Fox News, Bill Shine, amid a cluster... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2017 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• Friday Fun Day: Again, Let Us Point and Laugh at Their President

  It should surprise no one  'Prez' Don  the Con displayed massive ignorance while antagonizing our good neighbor, and number 2 trading partner and good ally,... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2017 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• Thursday Schadenfreude: Bill, Sean, and Soon Rush Go Bye Bye

  We have had the satisfaction and gratification of seeing crusty old white lechers, predators and perverts being driven from right wing propaganda outlets.... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2017 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• Another Russian-rigged Election, Another Kremlin Puppet Fascist

  France held a primary election last Sunday. This time the fascists came in second instead of winning. Not as successful as the Russian collusion (apparently)... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2017 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• It Bothers Me....

  In terms of the news cycle, it is already old and forgotten. But while I tend to eschew conspiracy theories, I am troubled by the possibly credible challenges... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2017 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• Ossoff Wins Special Election in Georgia

  Georgia has so-called jungle primaries.  To win outright you have to get 50% of the vote or better. The democratic candidate Ossoff only won 48.1%, well ahead o... Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2017 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• Who Laffers Last Laffs Best

  Einstein famously defined insanity as doing the same thing while expecting a different outcome. Governor Sam Brown back just moved up from most hated governor,... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2017 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• More Guns = More Road Rage Incidents: Why You Should Oppose Misnamed...

  Conservative pro-gun extremists are trying to make Minnesota a so-called Constitutional carry state, meaning no one requires a permit or any training... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2017 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• Trump Bombing Syria Was a Cheap Fraud, a Political Stunt

  Trump desperately needed something to boost his image in the face of his steeply declining approval ratings, and the failures of his executive orders and... Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2017 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• Conservative Catch Phrase " What Everybody Knows"

  I have been struck by how often Trump supporters I encounter use the phrase "everybody knows" to assert statements which are factually false, often obtained fro... Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2017 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• Condolences to the UK on the Terrorist Attack

  I applaud the UK for their typical response to events like the attack this week near Parliament.  They live the motto, Remain Calm, and Carry On. Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2017 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• Update2: Nunes and the House Intel Debacle

  Now Nunes via a spokesperson has retracted everything he said in his press conference but less publicly than his original statement. Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2017 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• Updated! TRUMP: Evidence Exists, and It is Not Circumstantial Evidence

  Update: Rep. Nunes has first tried to dodge addressing the events of his conduct yesterday, but when unable to avoid it, eventually apologized. Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2017 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• King of Distraction and Little Else

  Last week I had the pleasure of meeting Senator Al Franken (again).  I've met him a few times before.  I asked him one substantive question, probably shouldn't... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2017 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• The Alternative Reality of the Right Collides with the Real World

  Trump and GOP members want Americans to believe they have a better plan for health care and health insurance. They don't. The idea they embrace is to screw you... Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2017 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• First Day of Spring, News in Brief

  Trump is still a liar, and looks ridiculous; Trump has a problem with Russia being behind his silly Brit spy surveillance claim, and the hearings in Congress... Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2017 DEBATE, SOCIETY