Another interesting article by Matt Taibbi…
…on Russiagate, and what the MSM doesn’t get about the Trump phenomenon even now.
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The “soft coup”: killing a king
In the very olden days of the monarchy, kings often used to kill their opponents before they got killed by those opponents. It was a pretty brutal world.
Continue reading →Attkisson does the heavy lifting
Here’s a list that Sharyl Attkisson has compiled of press falsehoods related to Trump. It’s impressive—I mean on Attkisson’s part. A lot of work was involved in that. But in a way it’s impressive on the press’s part, too (hmmm—is … Continue reading →
Demeanor under fire
During the Kavanaugh hearings, one of the things that came in for a lot of criticism and even ridicule on the left was Kavanaugh’s emotionality. But his affect was completely understandable for someone in his position, someone who was falsely … Continue reading →
Is this cultural appropriation?
Trump dances a victory dance: [Hat tip: Powerline.] [NOTE: Hey folks, the question about cultural appropriation was a joke.]
Continue reading →Russiagate: why did the press do it?
Yesterday it was all about the Mueller report and the Barr letter. Today the news and commentary seems to be focusing more on the press itself: whether the MSM will ever own up to the magnitude of their mistake/lies (I … Continue reading →
Trump recognizes Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights
The intent had already been announced, but now it’s official: President Trump on Monday signed a proclamation officially granting U.S. recognition of Israel’s claim over the Golan Heights, reversing decades of American policy regarding the disputed territory between Israel and … Continue reading →
“But the Mueller report doesn’t exonerate Trump on obstruction of justice”
That’s the talking point from the Democrats right now. And to be blunt, it’s a crock. It very much reminds me of the “Kavanaugh didn’t prove he didn’t molest Christine Blasey Ford” mutterings of outraged Democrats after the attack on … Continue reading →
Barr’s statement on the Mueller investigation
Summary of Barr’s summary: No further indictments recommended, no non-public indictments. “The Special Counsel’s investigation did not find that the Trump campaign or anyone associated with it conspired or coordinated with Russia in its efforts to influence the 2016 U.S. … Continue reading →
Andrew C. McCarthy on full disclosure of the whole thing
[Hat tip: expat.} Andrew C. McCarthy writes (and please read the whole thing): Trump antagonists [are now] clamoring for full disclosure of the special counsel’s final report. Mind you, when skeptics of the Trump-Russia investigation asked what the criminal predicate … Continue reading →
The never-ending Mueller investigation ends, but once the needle goes in…
…it never comes out. The Russian collusion allegations have gone on about as long as the Trump presidency, the Mueller investigation nearly as long. These things, and the hopes they both reflect and engender, have sustained the left and never-Trumpers … Continue reading →
More on that national emergency vote
I’ve noticed—around the blogosphere in general as well as on some comments at yesterday’s thread about the twelve Republican senators who voted to block Trump’s declaration of a national emergency at the border—that quite a few people on the right … Continue reading →