Republicans are stuck on abortion stupid and need some combination of Donald Trump and common sense to save them

They have no plan except to continue showcasing their anti-abortion bonafides and continue handing the Democrats a potent political issue that is already said to have limited their success in 2022 and might well doom them again in 2024. Republicans spent almost fifty years attempting to overturn the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision that… Continue reading Republicans are stuck on abortion stupid and need some combination of Donald Trump and common sense to save them

TikTok, Republicans, and their inability to understand the nature of political power

Today’s establishment minded Republicans are fond of placing what they perceive to be important principles over common sense, transforming their positions into a classic suicide pact. History provides a better guide to a be a successful GOP President. There’s no doubt the second Republican debate was a disorganized mess, marred by poor moderation, worse questions,… Continue reading TikTok, Republicans, and their inability to understand the nature of political power

Trump, the mugshot seen around the world, and progressive blather about the rule of law

We cannot say for sure if he is enraged, defiant, determined, or some combination of all three and more, but we can say that this is not a man who is going to walk quietly into obscurity, either in prison or otherwise, and likely with good reason given the underlying issues at play. Last week,… Continue reading Trump, the mugshot seen around the world, and progressive blather about the rule of law

Does anyone truly believe that Trump doesn’t truly believe the election was stolen in 2020?

According to the indictment, the former President does not have to be right on the facts or the law.  The underlying issue is not what actually happened and what could be done about it.  He simply has to believe what he said was true and the entire case goes away. Last week, Special Counsel Jack… Continue reading Does anyone truly believe that Trump doesn’t truly believe the election was stolen in 2020?

Republican candidates are clueless about how to take down Trump, but they might not have to

The Republican race takes shape as candidates emerge and take aim at the former President, albeit not very effectively in my opinion.  The government, however, also has its sights set on Trump with fresh indictments at the Federal level that might upend the Presidency entirely. The big news today is former President Trump’s second round… Continue reading Republican candidates are clueless about how to take down Trump, but they might not have to

Classified information here, there, and everywhere

As we learn former Vice President Mike Pence also had classified documents and the National Archives begs former officials to come forward with any other documents that may be missing, it’s become clear that classified materials are everywhere and the government has no control even as everyone acted like they did when former President Trump… Continue reading Classified information here, there, and everywhere