Open Thread

The Devolution Of The Rethuglican Party Began with--Newt Gingrich?  This piece makes a pretty good case--although I think Nixon was the beginning of the party's descent into pure hatred: Rupert…

Indiana Governor First To Sign Abortion Ban Post-Roe.  Time for a serious economic boycott of All Things Indiana: The law’s passage came just three days after voters in Kansas, another…

The Kavanaugh FBI Investigation That Wasn't.   The FBI just forwarded all the tips to--the Trump White House: WHITEHOUSE: As you know, we are entering the fourth year of a frustrating…

Attention, Dem Officeholders:  I don't care if you just have to reach your fundraising goal--especially when you are either running unopposed or facing negligible opposition--especially when some of the money…

Report: Russian Economy Is Imploding.  I know, I know, it runs counter to the media narrative, but it just might be accurate. The conclusions: - Russia’s strategic positioning as a…

'Watchdog' Was Trump Lapdog.  Staff planned to retrieve 'lost e-mails, he deep-sixed plan: The Department of Homeland Security’s chief watchdog scrapped its investigative team’s effort to collect agency phones to…

More 'Missing' Jan. 6 Texts.  Not coincidence. Crimes: Text messages for former President Donald Trump’s acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf and acting deputy secretary Ken Cuccinelli are missing for…

A Legit Climate Deal??!!  Of course, once again we're at the whims of Joe Manchin: The agreement, which Senate Democrats hope to pass as early as next week, shocked even…

Cali Borrows Texas Abortion Tactics To Go After Gun Manufacturers: "I am outraged by yesterday's US Supreme Court decision allowing Texas's ban on most abortion services to remain in place,…

Vince McMahon Steps Down From WWE.  According to Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer, he had to step down, likely because there was a lot more dirt about to come out.…

What We Learned From Last Night's Hearing--For Those Who Didn't Watch.  Bottom Line (except for his indictment): In any case, the series of Trump advisers and allies expressing disgust at…

Trump Hands Maryland Governor's Office To D's.  His candidate defeated the 'establishment' candidate backed by outgoing Governor Larry Hogan: The chief antagonist of Mr. Cox’s campaign was less any future…

Was kinda fried after canvassing for Becca Cotto yesterday.  But not too fried to enjoy a sumptuous set from Cosmic Guilt at the Shady Grove Music Fest.  The harmonies were…