Trump ties Florida massacre to the FBI’s Russia investigation
President Donald Trump suggested that the FBI failed to stop the horrific Parkland, Florida school shooting because it was “spending too much time” investigating Russia’s involvement in his narrow 2016 election victory.
The claim is both demonstrably false and hypocritical, …
Trump Blames Obama and Democrats for Failing to Stop Russian Meddling
The president seemed to embrace the idea that sowing discord in American politics had been Russia’s aim, after previously saying little to acknowledge a threat.…
Members of Congress Were Not Elected To Offer Thoughts and Prayers
Republicans in Congress with all the power of their elected office are rendered powerless by mass shootings. All they can ever muster is boilerplate thoughts and prayers.
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Abbreviated Pundit Round-up: Forget the thoughts, shove the prayers, bring action
Here’s some news from the land of really sick irony. On May 4, the NRA will hold it’s annual “leadership forum” in Dallas. The speakers list for the event promises the standard mouth-foaming of the NRA’s own Wayne LaPierre. It …
When Calling An Uber Can Pay Off For Cities and States
New taxes and fees on ride-hailing services have raised millions of dollars for transportation, infrastructure, and even public schools.…
Mittens For Mormons: Mitt Romney Announces Utah Senate Bid
The worst kept political secret of the past year is now official. Mitt Romney is running to replace Sen. Orrin Hatch in Utah. Here is Romney’s announcement: Mitt Romney’s announcement video: I am running for United States Senate to serve …
Russian Election Meddling Is All On Mitch McConnell, Not Barack Obama
Mitch McConnell refused to do the right thing for his country when the Russians attacked us. Instead, he did what he always does; when asked by President Obama to take a unified stand against Russia, McConnell threatened President Obama.
The …
Saturday open thread for night owls. Stacy Mitchell: '6 ways to rein in today's toxic monopolies'
Stacy Mitchell is co-director of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, where her research focuses on economic concentration and the health of local economies. At The Nation, she writes—6 Ways to Rein In Today’s Toxic Monopolies:
After nearly …
Trump Is Having A Full Blown Meltdown Over The Mueller Russian Indictments
It took a day, but Donald Trump finally got to his Twitter account and is unleashing a meltdown full of lies, deceptions, misdirections, and dodges after Robert Mueller indicted 13 Russians for election interference. Trump tweeted: The Fake News Media …
Cartoon: Trump's fine military parade
Trump’s military parade happened last year in Charlottesville and throughout the White House.
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