Response to climate change denier
The "Abbreviated Pundit Round-up" today (2/17/2010) In cluded a link to an article from climate change denier David Harsanyi. His column "Who Doesn't Trust Science Now?" appears on Real Clear Politics....
View ArticleIdeological Questionnaires for Government Job Applicants
The Huffington Post reports that U.S. House Republicans are requiring job applicants to fill out ideological questionnaires administered by the Heritage Foundation. These are applicants for GOVERNMENT...
View ArticlePaul Ryan, Republicans, Consistent on Town Hall Meetings
As a resident Wisconsinite, I am SO glad that Paul Ryan urged his constituents to be "polite" at his recent town hall meeting in Kenosha. Other Republicans have also called for "civility" during their...
View ArticleTHE TEA PARTY IS A CULT
In thinking about the Tea Party recently, I, like many of you, simply failed to fathom the bizarre-ness of it all. How can people possibly believe so many things that are so manifestly untrue? If you...
View ArticleMARRIAGE EQUALITY, RELIGIOUS LIBERTY, AND JUDGE MOORE'S LAWYER
My ancestors were Mennonites. They came from Switzerland to the colony of Pennsylvania specifically because William Penn declared that there would be no official state religion:All men have a natural...
View ArticleBill O'Reilly finally enlightened me about slavery!
I have been on the fence as to what exactly to think about the human slavery practiced in our nation — there are so many conflicting conclusions one could come to — but Bill O’Reilly has finally set me...
View ArticleDonald Trump is The Reaper
I love Donald Trump. Hero. Champion. He has done what no Democrat, no Progressive could ever do. He has smashed the Republican establishment into itsy bitsy little pieces. He has atomized Republican...
View ArticleWhat About Bill Clinton?
A favorite right-wing tactic, when confronted by any allegation, is the "what about" defense. For example: Trump colluded with Russia; "Oh yeah? Well what about Hillary Clinton and Uranium One? That's...
View ArticleTHE TIME HAS COME FOR UKRAINE TO NEGOTIATE WITH RUSSIA
Since progress on the battlefield has stalled, it is time for Ukraine to face reality and negotiate an end to the war with Russia. The following is a list of concessions that Ukraine should agree to,...
View Article"POLICY" IS A CODE WORD, AND IT'S NONSENSE
The Villagers are trying to stuff this trope down our throats: "Kamala Harris needs to be more specific about her policies!" "Kamala Harris has flip-flopped on policies!" "People don't know enough...
View ArticleWHY ARE THE POLLS SO CLOSE? I HAVE THE ANSWER, AND IT'S NOT ROCKET SURGERY
Given the character, history, and ability of the two candidates, how is it possible for the race to be at all close? This is SUCH a confounding mystery! Just a moment while I try to push this elephant...
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