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Once, not so long ago, American politicians made a point of never criticizing a president's policies to an overseas audience. Earlier today in London, Joe Biden made a point of…

Listen to this song and share it widely. "It is a very scary time for young men in America, where you can be guilty of something you may not be…

To all of this, I say "good!" CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Danielle Walker cried on Joe Manchin’s shoulder after she shared her story of sexual assault in the senator’s office.…

At this point, with the Democratic Party in a state of flux as new members rush into replace a moribund old guard, it is a given that Carney is going to face a primary. He looks weak, and he hasn't won any dedicated supporters from within the party to forestall an insider's attempt. And he sure as hell hasn't impressed anyone outside of the party. So who will it be?

There's little doubt that Willie Dixon was the greatest songwriter of what is known as 'Chicago Blues'. His songs have been covered by everybody. We're talking classics.  I'm gonna feature…

America today is like Brett Kavanaugh's Yale dorm bathroom: Vomit-stained as a result of a depraved display of privilege, power and irresponsibility. And though Democrats made it close for quite…

So... the media has been framing the Kavanaugh "debate" around who do you believe? Do you believe Christine Blasey Ford or do you believe Brett Kavanaugh. That's a bullshit construct…

It is times like these when I feel really sick about the fact that the Democrats nominated an unpopular, deeply flawed candidate to take on the publicity savvy carnival barker.

Only this...

Women for Kavanaugh, and many others who support this very good man, are gathering all over Capital Hill in preparation for a 3-5 P.M. VOTE. It is a beautiful thing to see – and they are not paid professional protesters who are handed expensive signs. Big day for America! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 6, 2018

No sooner had Joe Manchin announced that he would be voting for Brett Kavanaugh, Donald Trump Jr. trolled him with this tweet

A real profile in courage from Lyin’ liberal @JoeManchinWV. Waited until Kavanugh had enough votes secured before he announced his support. I bet he had another press release ready to go if Collins went the other way. 

...and he is right. Manchin deserves all the scorn Trump Jr (and the voters of West Virginia) can heap on him. When Democrats give voters the choice between a real Republican and a fake Republican the only reasonable choice for Republicans is to vote for the real Republican. Similarly, the only reasonable choice for Democrats is to not vote. When Democrats vote for collaborationist lackeys like Manchin who support the GOP in their ongoing criminal and anti-American activities, all they are doing is weakening the efforts of Democrats who are trying to oppose the GOP in their ongoing criminal and anti-American activities. Bottom line - Fuck Joe Manchin.

Chris Coons will be leading the march to rehabilitate Judge Drunky Blackout-Rapist. Why? Because we all have to pretend that the Supreme Court is virtuous, great and mighty and that the Senate that voted him in is dignified and above board. Pretend, pretend, pretend or it all comes crashing down. Duncan Black said it first, and better.

This will be the impulse if Kavanaugh is confirmed. For the good of the country, we must respect the majesty of the Senate and the glory of our constitution and most of all the supreme respectability and nonpartisanitude of the Supreme Court and the majest of the LAW. Whatever the reality. Pressures to conform will be high. Pointing out that the club is maggot infested garbage is the quickest way to get yourself kicked out of the club. It will still fall to assholes like me* on the internet.