Trump Be Crazy: The 'Democrats' Gambling Bigly. [A scream in the dark.]
Submitted by LaFeminista on Thu, 08/24/2017 - 4:29amTwo high risk strategies
1] The Russia!! Gamble
I've said all I am going to say about that one
The Civil War, Slavery, and History
Submitted by gjohnsit on Wed, 08/23/2017 - 9:55pmI have a uniquely American family tree.
One of my ancestors, a poor farmer named James Farren, joined the Illinois Calvary in 1862. He fought in every major battle in the western front for the Union Army, and remained enlisted until his company was disbanded in 1864.
The Evening Blues - 8-23-17
Submitted by joe shikspack on Wed, 08/23/2017 - 2:51pm
On the importance of not trusting the news media
Submitted by gjohnsit on Wed, 08/23/2017 - 1:28pmYou may remember this photo of the Wall Street Journal.
Today there is another example.
Compare and contrast these two headlines about the exact same poll.
Oh and this came up on my Facebook feed --
Submitted by Cassiodorus on Wed, 08/23/2017 - 11:11amFrom North Carolina:
During an unscheduled discussion of Confederate statues and memorials at the commissioners meeting Monday, several commissioners stood firm in opposition of the removal of statues in communities across the country.
My last essay on Russia!!
Submitted by LaFeminista on Wed, 08/23/2017 - 11:05am1] As I said before I would be surprised if Russia has not meddled to some extent in American Elections
2] As to changing the actual results I have always regarded that as a stretch, you better really get your proof together.
3] If you go for impeachment over this issue make sure everything you say is correct, get it wrong and you will lose badly in the next elections.
I want to be a part of a real progressive movement, not a progressive knowledge circlejerk.
Submitted by Thumb on Wed, 08/23/2017 - 8:30amHello neighbors! This was such a good essay from pullupgirl_, and a reminder to not lose touch with our friends here, across the digital divide, that I just had to share it. Reprinted below in its entirety from WayoftheBern. ~ Thumb
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Hyp-o-crite
Submitted by Robyn on Wed, 08/23/2017 - 8:16amI did not watch Trump's "first ever prime-time address to the nation" on Monday evening. I can't stand to have someone lie to my face...and when that someone calls himself the President of the United States, that's just one more reason not to listen.
I read his words this morning. I had to get up at 4:45 AM to take Debbie to the airport for a flight to DC for a conference in Arlington, so what was I gonna do after I got back home?
Just how pathetic are the Democrats?
Submitted by gjohnsit on Tue, 08/22/2017 - 4:24pmSo Trump gave his Afghanistan speech to justify his pointless mini-surge.
The New Yorker called Trump's strategy Neither Bold, Nor New, Nor a Strategy.
I'm Laughing [sort of] This Evening: The Ostrich Effect
Submitted by LaFeminista on Tue, 08/22/2017 - 3:20pmWhatever you do don't mention the Wars you know what.
The NYT criticizing Trump for no plan seriously? WTFH?
The Washington Post, well it's what Hillary probably would have done.
The Democratic Party blogs, pardon did someone say something, speak up, I cant hear you!
Yes let's not talk about you know what,ssshhhhhhh.
What are you talking about? War? Never heard of it.
