Why Doesn’t the GOP Just Lie to its Constituency about the Tax Bill?
2017-11-20 – Why doesn’t the GOP just lie to its constituency about the tax bill? You might say, “Steve! Haven’t you been listening? They lie about it every day!” If […]
Monthly Archives: November 2017
They Say These Things to Get Under Your Skin (So Evidence Is Beside the Point)
2017-11-27 – There’s been a lot of talk lately about flat-Earthers, but what I’m about to say applies to all sorts of contrarians: They don’t believe what they say, so […]
We Made Mud Pie, But Not for You
2017-11-23 – I just got finished making this year’s mud pie. Yes, the tradition goes on. And here’s another tradition I just made up: my annual mud pie post. (Well, […]
GOP Tax Plan Builds a Wall to Keep You Out of the Economy
2017-11-20 – Donald Trump promised to build a wall. And he’s doing it (trying at least). It’s not the border wall he talked about during his campaign. That isn’t grand […]
Winning the Battle But Losing the War?
2017-11-16 – Bill Clinton was impeached by the House of Representatives in 1998 on charges that stemmed from a sexual harassment lawsuit filed against him. He was acquitted by the […]
We Can Dislike Trump for His Culinary Choices. Or . . .
2017-11-13 – Apparently, Donald Trump likes McDonald’s Quarter Pounders with Cheese. I don’t know if this is true. And I’m not going to check it out, because I don’t care […]
Allegation of Sexual Abuse—More/No More
2017-11-09 – Two stories of sexual abuse came out today. One involves a man I love. One involves a man I despise. Both stories make me sad. The man I […]
2nd Amendment Versus the 3rd Commandment (#TexasChurchMassacre)
2017-11-06 – I don’t mind people sending thoughts and prayers. It gives people comfort during times of sorrow or distress. I respect that. The problem is that it gives some […]
Trump’s Imagination About #FakeNews Is Pretty Limited! OMG!
2017-11-02 – Whenever a news story seems unflattering to him or his administration, President Trump tweets “#FakeNews.” Commentators have spilled a lot of e-ink on this subject. But I have […]
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