Category Archives: General

Good lies and bad lies

Bruce Gerencser takes-up the problem of lying today, using as an example a congregant who refused to tell a large or small lie. One time, after a blow-up over his truth-telling, I asked him, “Suppose you lived in Germany in … Continue reading

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The noose tightens

So: The New York Times reported Friday that the FBI opened an investigation to determine if The Donald is a Russian asset, and the Washington Post scooped today that Trump has gone to extraordinary lengths to hide the details of … Continue reading

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Totally baffling quote of the day

"I haven't actually left the White House in months," Trump says. What? — Josh Dawsey (@jdawsey1) January 13, 2019

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Alarming headline of the day

Trump has concealed details of his face-to-faceencounters with Putin from senior officials in administration President Trump has gone to extraordinary lengths to conceal details of his conversations with Russian President Vladi­mir Putin, including on at least one occasion taking possession … Continue reading

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Snakebit

“You knew damn well I was a snake before you took me in.” Al Wilson, The Snake The New York Times published a feature today that takes up the effect of the double-whammies that now afflict farm country: Trump’s insane … Continue reading

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