Open Thread Dec. 19: Are Space Aliens Our Only Hope?
The biggest mystery in American politics today isn't the question of why Republicans are pretending Donald Trump is just a normal, regular politician -- it's why they think passing their…
By Their Fruits Ye Shall Know Them
I was raised in the Roman Catholic Church, and even after a lifetime of following politics I have never seen a more corrupt, hypocritical organization in my life -- and,…
Open Thread Dec. 18: Is Mueller’s Time Up?
The media has spent the past three days in hysterics because Republicans in Congress keep attacking the legitimacy of Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian attempts to interfere in U.S. elections.…
Open Thread Dec. 16: Trumpkins Update Carlin
Remember George Carlin's 7 words you couldn't say on TV? Scientists at the Centers for Disease Control have been told to avoid using seven words in their budget requests. The…
Open Thread Dec. 15: Public Opinion Be Damned
When it comes to the tax bill, the Republican Party is damned if it does, even its members think they're damned if they don't. Michael Tomasky goes to the research,…
Open Thread Dec. 14: Revenge of the Rich
To the horror of a nation still celebrating Roy Moore's defeat, House and Senate Republicans reached a compromise on their noxious tax plan, putting it on schedule for a vote…
Open Thread Dec. 13: Night of the Long Forks
And you thought Democrats were good at circular firing squads. The results weren't all in before every Republican who ever thought this was a bad idea -- which means most…
The Polling Numbers Democrats Keep Ignoring
I was reading a Frank Rich essay in New York magazine about Trump voters and how their "movement" existed before him and will continue once he's gone. In passing, he…
Open Thread Dec. 12: The Devil Fools With the Best Laid Plan
All eyes are on Alabama for the special election, and the polls are all over the place -- some have Jones up by several points, others have Moore up by…
Open Thread Dec. 11: The Women Are Coming for Trump
Denying reality is trending, as the kidz say. Republicans have been doing it for decades, but lots of Democrats are giving them competition. Consider this essay by Sean McElwee, who…
Open Thread Dec. 10: Feminists Dance on Franken’s Grave
The Democratic Party civil war is in full swing, with the feminist contingent dancing on Al Franken's grave because -- well, let's face it, because they're ruled by their emotions…
Open Thread Dec. 9: Another Killer Cop Walks, Trump Mental Breakdown Continues
Wanna kill people without punishment? Become a cop and do it in uniform. Though Michael Slater, the South Carolina cop who gunned down a middle-aged man running away from him…
Open Thread Dec. 8: Safe Injection Sites for Addicts?
A couple of statistics for your consideration: Delaware had 63 murders in 2016. It had 306 deaths by overdose. You don't need me to tell you which one got more…