…and is swiftly made to get back in line: During a Nov. 24 radio interview, liberal Democrat Rep. Brenda Lawrence (Mich.) said she does not support removing President Donald Trump from office but does want to see him “censured” by … Continue reading →
I recently was traveling in a rented Toyota Corolla that flashed a message on the dash after about three straight hours of driving, gently suggesting that it was high time the driver took a break. It featured a little picture … Continue reading →
[NOTE: This is a slightly-edited reprint of a previous post.] I happen to like Thanksgiving. Always have. It’s a holiday for anyone and everyone in this country—except, of course, people who hate turkey. There are quite a few of those … Continue reading →
First Biden said it, back in June: Biden labeled Mr. Trump an existential threat to decency, America’s standing in the world, and democracy. Now it’s Bloomberg’s turn: We cannot afford four more years of President Trump’s reckless and unethical actions. … Continue reading →
A commenter writes: There are many irrational men and many rational women, but it is an unfortunate truth that a majority female vote got every Democrat President elected since women’s sufferage. Women are much more susceptible to the concept of … Continue reading →
…to the House’s fishing expedition attempt to subpoena Trump’s financial records from before he was president. You can read about it here. It’s a temporary stay, pending a full appeal.
Continue reading →I learned from an announcement at Ace of Spades last night that commenter “rickl” has passed away. He was a prolific commenter here for a decade, from 2006 to 2016. He hadn’t been active here in the last couple of … Continue reading →
Good doggie: NEW: President Trump honors Conan, the hero dog injured in the raid that led to the death of ISIS leader al-Baghdadi: "Conan did a fantastic job and we're very honored to have Conan here and to have given … Continue reading →
They’re young, they’re female, and they’re bold. And they’re having some difficulties: The three most prolific members of the so-called “squad” of freshman Democratic congresswoman face allegations of violating campaign finance laws and House ethics rules for their personal or … Continue reading →
When Bill Clinton was impeached and then tried and acquitted in the Senate, Republicans controlled both legislative bodies. So the impeachment and trial – which was conducted with protection of minority and presidential rights, unlike the present-day process so far … Continue reading →
And they are voting for pro-democracy candidates: Pro-democracy candidates appear to have made major gains in Hong Kong’s district council elections, as early results trickled in Monday morning, with multiple high-profile pro-government figures losing their seats. More than 2.9 million … Continue reading →
This is a rare treat, a video featuring Suzanne Farrell of the New York City Ballet in Balanchine’s great work “Concerto Barocco” to the music of Bach. Farrell was about 21 years old in this performance, and she was a … Continue reading →