Yet another conservative meme fails basic logic
Ahh, nothing like right-wing Facebook memes. Especially ones that have a pronoun as the third word and then proudly proclaim their refusal to use any pronouns. Powered by WPeMatico
It’s dawning on Trump, allies that the ‘dictator’ platform may not be a winner
As mainstream reporters hone in on Donald Trump’s fascist fantasies for a second term, his campaign and allies are discovering that a dictatorship platform might not be a winning message next year. The Trump campaign itself is responsible for this message they are beginning to see as problematic. As Trump kicked off his 2024 bid, the signature line he pushed at every rally was, “I am your retribution,” stoking the image of a mighty strongman who would mete out justice…
Ukraine Update: It’s the drones. That’s the problem
On Monday, The Washington Post ran a lengthy article focusing on the frustrations between the U.S. and Ukrainian militaries as Ukraine prepared for its 2023 counteroffensive. The U.S. advisers were frustrated that the Ukrainians didn’t accept their plans for how to best use the gear that American and other Western allies had provided. The Ukrainians were frustrated that the Americans didn’t acknowledge the challenges and limitations Ukraine was facing on the ground. Even as U.S. officials, including Defense Secretary Lloyd…
GOP impeachment resolution: A circus without substance
House Republicans released the text of their resolution authorizing their impeachment probe on Thursday, then left for the weekend. Note that the resolution doesn’t state why they intend to impeach President Joe Biden. Because there is no reason. This just formalizes the circus in the Judiciary, Oversight, and Ways and Means committees. Speaker Mike Johnson gave the green light to this, justifying it by saying that the White House is “stonewalling” the committee’s efforts to concoct high crimes and misdemeanors…
Sen. J.D. Vance demands Justice Department investigate Trump-critical Washington Post editorial
On Nov. 30, Washington Post Editor-at-Large Robert Kagan wrote an extended opinion piece arguing that Donald Trump is on a “clear path” to establishing a dictatorship in this country, and that because the Republican Party and what were once “conservative” establishments are backing him from every side there would be little possibility of stopping him should he win reelection. Powered by WPeMatico
ICYMI: Alito won’t do what’s right and Taylor Swift triggers the right
Justice Samuel Alito: A refusal of recusal As plaintiffs seek to fundamentally alter U.S. tax law, Justice Samuel Alito stands as the justice most sympathetic to their case—even more so than the far-right stalwart Clarence Thomas. Could it be that Alito is buddies with one of the lawyers representing the plaintiffs, granting the lawyer an exclusive interview in the Wall Street Journal? No, definitely not. A personal relationship like that would mean Alito would have to recuse himself. So why…
Latest letter to Hunter Biden is a prime example of Republican hypocrisy
Republicans provided another textbook example of massive hypocrisy on Wednesday with a letter ordering Hunter Biden to appear for a hearing on Dec. 13. The letter to Hunter’s attorney says that he has no choice. He must appear for a closed-door deposition on that date or face contempt of Congress charges. Hunter has offered to appear in a public hearing on any date, but Republicans have refused the offer. They want the session closed so that they can selectively dribble…
Far-right Republicans are furious after anti-abortion measure dropped from defense bill
House Speaker Mike Johnson has—gasp!—compromised again. The latest version of the $886 billion National Defense Authorization Act, unveiled late Wednesday, does not include Republican measures to block the Pentagon’s abortion travel policy and its policy of providing transition care for transgender troops. Far-right Republicans did get to keep assorted poison-pill provisions on race, including a ban on critical race theory in the military and moves against diversity, equity, and inclusion staffing and programs in the military. But the compromise there…
Disarray alert: House Republicans struggle with slim majority and chaos
With the exit of Rep. Kevin McCarthy, the ejection of George Santos, and the impending resignation of Rep. Bill Johnson, House Republicans’ bare majority is getting delectably precarious. Daily Kos Elections political director David Nir games it all out, concluding that Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson will likely end up having a two-vote margin of error on any given measure. Wherever the numbers end up, Republicans’ exceedingly thin majority throughout the 118th Congress has proven to be a blessing in…
ICYMI: McCarthy taps out
Kevin McCarthy bids Congress adieu Less than three months after Rep. Kevin McCarthy brashly told reporters that he would “never quit,” the former speaker announced that he is, in fact, quitting. This is a stunning development from the man who was second in line to the presidency just months ago. All that sucking up to Donald Trump and MAGA types didn’t pay off for McCarthy in the end, and now he’s running for the exit. The ramifications of his departure…