Open Thread For August 30, 2017
Mattis Slow-Walks Trump's TG Ban. Don't think he could send a stronger signal to show he thinks the ban is bullshit. Other than resigning, that is. Looks like he's daring…
Houston is drowning—In its freedom from regulations
I visited Houston once, and I remember being struck by how the riot of signage and absence of land use conventions like setbacks showed a clear contempt for "regulations". I had no idea that the contempt extended to on outright rejection of modern storm water management practices. I suppose if you asked the Houston Chamber of Commerce why it was so important allow impervious cover everywhere, they'd have some good reasons like..."Jobs" or "Freedom".
Read it here: And notice how rich people always manage to restrict "freedom" enough so that their areas aren't free market shitholes.
The Onion NAILS the huge gap in Natural Disaster Reporting
The best reporting on this week's natural disaster is from The Onion. HOUSTON—Appearing shellshocked as they took in the scenes of devastation around them, Houston residents reportedly emerged from their…
The Speculative Attorney General Political Thread
Because politics abhors a vacuum. Who do you like? Who do you think will run on both sides? Who do you want to tout? This is the place for it.…
Open Thread For August 29, 2017
Trump/Putin Link Incontrovertible. There's no doubt about it. Trump wanted to build the Moscow tower, and his aides sought to convince Putin that Trump could be President if the deal…
Trump now has a secret plan to make Mexico pay for the wall
If you still trust Trump, this doesn't sound like complete bullshit.
I’m torn, but it is hard to blame Denn for this call
Just paying casual attention to politics is a nauseating grind. I can't imagine how much worse it would be to be in it. That said, if true public servants like Denn sit out politics, that means the grifters hands are strengthened.
Open Thread For August 28, 2017
How Congress And Trump Might Deal With Harvey's Costs. This should be interesting. BTW, didja know that Trump had proposed an 11% cut to FEMA funding? Betcha all those Texas…
Open Thread For August 27, 2017
Wind Power Making Comeback In Delaware? Delaware should have been at the forefront of wind power development. Maybe better late than never. Trump Put Pressure On Sessions To Stop Arpaio…
The pardon was a sign of pure contempt for every American who believes in justice, human dignity and the rule of law.
The Arizona Republic Editorial Arpaio Pardon Editorial
Open Thread For August 26, 2017
'Sinister' Sebastian Gorka Gets Walking Papers. Kelly wanted him out. He's out. Another despicable piece of work. Reports suggest that Kelly revoked Gorka's security clearance while Gorka was on vacation.…
Trump Pardons Joe Arpaio While Nobody Is Looking
Under cover of wall-to-wall hurricane coverage, Trump pardons one of the most despicable people in America, despicability being what they have in common: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2017/08/25/trump-pardons-controversial-former-arizona-sheriff-joe-arpaio/?hpid=hp_hp-top-table-main_arpaio-830pm%3Ahomepage%2Fstory&utm_term=.44e962a85d3a
Open Thread For August 25, 2017
Hurricane Harvey Is The Real Deal. Cat 3. Only saving grace might be that it's a compact storm, so maybe the wind damage will be contained. But, man, that rain…