Monthly Archives: January 2019

Trump’s casus belli

It appears increasingly likely that the First Felon will declare an emergency and summarily order the military to build a wall along the Mexican border — though Congress has not authorized the expenditure, the land has not been acquired, there … Continue reading

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Depressing tweet of the day

pic.twitter.com/iSFAokoIP7 — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 6, 2019 Unavoidably, one speculates: Is this how Trumps sees himself? A heroic figure in an action movie, or something similar? Is this how the nitwits who are his base see Trump? I … Continue reading

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Quote for the day (and reader poll)

The presidential oath of office contains 35 words and one core promise: to “preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.” Since virtually the moment Donald J. Trump took that oath two years ago, he has been violating … Continue reading

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Perverse loyalties

The New York Times and The Washington Post both published features this weekend taking-up the bizarre relationship between Donald Trump and the faux Godly. Each feature, albeit in different ways, draws attention to evangelicals’ cult-like support for Trump, to the … Continue reading

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Back in the ol’ hometown, ctd

Detroiters express their joy at the arrival of a New Year in their own unique way … Continue reading

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