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Open Thread For September 2, 2017
Report Highlights Blatant Problems at Vaughn Center. Oberly lays out what must be done. I don’t think that more than a fraction of his proposals will take effect. If nothing else, Carney knows how to kick the can. And what better time to release the findings than on the Friday before Labor Day? The Dreamers. […]
Open Thread For September 1, 2017
ESPN Football Analyst Resigns, Citing ‘Carnage’ Of The Game. Former NFL player Ed Cunningham says “But the real crux of this is that I just don’t think the game is safe for the brain. To me, it’s unacceptable.” Texas’ Chemical Plants At Risk. This is what happens when you cut all that bureaucratic red tape. […]
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 Trump to fire him. PO’d By Size Of Phoenix crowd, Trump Fires Longtime Events Organizer. One bad rally don’t spoil the whole bunch, girl. Except […]
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. I’ll start. I don’t know who will run, but I do believe that there is one prospective candidate who is clearly the most qualified. And, […]
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 was consummated. Oh, and Ivanka got to sit in Vlad’s chair. And, yes, Trump himself signed ‘letter of intent’ to pursue project. Texas Rethugs Change […]
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 assholes who opposed funding for Sandy are singing from a different hymnal today. Trump Rescinded Obama Flood Safety Rules Just Weeks Ago. You know, to […]
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 Prosecution. Joe had him at ‘birtherism’. Cabinet Member’s Daughter Rips Trump A New One On Transgender Ban. Daughter of Interior Secretary, a veteran herself, calls […]
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’s Flagrant Friday Night News Dump’. Pardons Arpaio, directs Pentagon to ban transgendered people from military, and shows Gorka the door. About That Transgender Ban…: […]
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 looks to be of Biblical proportions. Is CIA Chief Fox Guarding Henhouse? Trump ally keeping a close eye on Russia investigative unit. Success Of Insurgent […]
Open Thread For August 24, 2017
White House Pushing Transgender Ban In Military. They’re gonna purge patriots placing their lives on the line? Really? I smell legal action. Texas Voter ID Laws Tossed Out. Not for the first time. The courts are all that stand between us and massive voter suppression. Senate Rethugs will push through as many judges as possible, […]
Open Thread For August 23, 2017
Trump-McConnell Feud Escalates. McConnell now questions Trump’s competence. The big news?: Trump screamed at McConnell for failing to kill Senate Russian investigations. Trump Threatens Government Shutdown If Wall Isn’t Approved. Also predicts that NAFTA negotiations will fail. He’s singlehandedly facilitating a stock market drop. Exxon Knew All About Climate Change. Lied About It. When Exxon […]
Open Thread For August 22, 2017
Why DNC Fundraising Sucks. Hillarybots suppressing reforms and suppressing reformers. Billionaires taking control of state parties. Gee, who ever would have guessed that that wouldn’t work? Has anyone seen this Tom Perez guy? He sucks. Trump Has Flake In Bullseye. What little hope that D’s have of taking back the Senate rests on Trump bringing […]
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