It's not evil (or aspergers) - It's called schizophrenia
Note: I realize this is speculation and that it is highly inappropriate to diagnose a mental illness based on media reports. But since many are doing this already and they are causing harm with poor...
View ArticleHouse Just Passed their "bill to cut spending"
According to the live feed from Thomas.gov, at 6:40:12 P.M. the House passed H.R. 6684 (On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: (Roll no. 644)). The roll call is not available yet.This is part of...
View ArticleThe fiscal cliff endgame has begun - we need President Obama and Senator Reid...
It is now clear what the Republican strategy is - and I am afraid they will win. The news is all about how the House is not in session and nothing is being done. But this is part of a strategy to force...
View ArticleWhy Social Security? Why now?
In all the excellent commentary on the threatened cuts to social security, one issue hasn't been clearly addressed: why the obsession with social security as important to balancing the budget and...
View ArticleWhat its all about: Impeachment!
Yes, the GOP is attempting a coup, exploiting in extortion and all the things pointed out in many diaries. But the real question is why? The actions are harming their electoral chances, hurting their...
View Article“Death Duties” in Downton Abbey and What does Mary Own? (No spoilers after...
As a lawyer more interested in the theoretical side of the law, I have been strangely fascinated with the legal questions raised by Downton Abbey. There are a few good sites I have found that explain...
View ArticleHere's the Plan: Join the Checks & Balances Party
Hi all,One thing almost all Americans agree on is that our American experiment in government is built on the concept of “checks and balances.” Even the Tea Party and the Trump supporters would agree...
View ArticleHey Don & Don & Jared: Pardon This!
Now that our leader has declared bigly pardon authority, it is useful to examine the limits of such. The Constitution says:[The President] shall have Power to Grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offences...
View ArticleHey Jeff - Statute of Limitations on Perjury is 5 years!
With the unreality show of our nation’s top lawyer, Jeff Sessions, perjuring himself endlessly and openly, the only way I can stay sane is to remember that the federal statute of limitations is 5 years...
View ArticleAl Green is forcing an impeachment vote today!!!
Today, the courageous Al Green is using procedural moves to force a vote on the House of Representatives floor to consider his articles of impeachment. Seethehill.com/…Democratic leaders are opposing...
View ArticleFire Jeff Sessions! Why is that even a question?
Jeff Sessions is the most evil person in the government — a walking embodiment of all the devil represents. He will suffer any torment from the president without concern as long as he can actively hurt...
View ArticleDavid Purdue is a criminal: robbery by sudden snatching = up to 20 years in jail
OJ did hard time for stealing with force. When Senator David Purdue took the phone by force and kept it, this is not just theft — the violence associated with it makes it robbery, a serious felony....
View ArticleTake the deal - if it is passed by Republicans
Yes the deal offers nothing. But that is not important to politics. If there is a deal that helps the Dreamers in any way at all and reopens government — I would take it. But the condition would be...
View ArticlePrimary Eliot Engel (and everyone else who votes to sanction Ilhan Omar)
Instead of outrage that Democrat leaders are doing something as stupid (and frankly un-American) as sanctioning Representative Ilhan Omar for having an opinion they do not agree with, it is time to...
View ArticleBoeing article in Seattle Times - Read it and weep (literally)
An amazing article digging into Boeing and their decisions that led directly to the first plane crash (Lion Air). Not sure how much applies to the second crash, but unfortunately probably all of...
View ArticleWhy is Kirsten Gillibrand Teaming Up With Cory Gardner on Opioid Legislation?
Original title of this post was misleading and inflammatory. Admin has edited title to reflect contents of diary.Kirsten Gillibrand is teaming up with Cory Gardner to propose a new law on limiting...
View ArticleHis name is "Jumbo Jr."
It seems like a small issue — but think about it: calling the small elephant by the D____ word is an insulting name, a slur against his different looks (oversized floppy ears). His mother named him...
View ArticleA small caution - big losses at tax time are often intentional
The current celebration is that he has lost billions and is one of the worst business people ever. This is a great talking point, in that it demonstrates that he is a fraud and a loser. But a small...
View ArticleIt's not "Lucy and the football", it's the Great Pumpkin!!
Many have used the “Lucy and the football” metaphor to explain politics and life in general. It is one of the great takeaways from the Peanuts comic strip (and TV specials). I know I am dating myself,...
View ArticleWTF Nancy??? He is a pedophile rapist and you are the only one who can do...
In a legal complaint filed on June 6, 2016, a woman recounts the horrible rapes she endured when she WAS 14 YEARS OLD by Donald Trump at Epstein’s place in NYC. The complaint is here: xxScribd...
View ArticleHey Mitch - Its a felony to threaten a judge!
There are currently several diaries about this tweet — but there is something even more shocking than threatening a political opponent:Look at the R.I.P. Merrick Garland gravestone. He is the Chief...
View ArticleHey Congresspeople: The correct answer on the Israel ban of your colleagues!!
Why is this so hard? I have read many “weak sauce” answers as everyone has an opinion. Let me rephrase the problem and maybe the answer will be more obvious:You are working on an important deal for...
View ArticleSomething interesting happened at a Labor Day Parade in Trumpland
Today was the traditional Labor Day parade in a R+11 suburb that is somewhat wealthy and almost all white, which means it is the heart of Trumpland. It has been a hellish two years of seeing the big...
View ArticleJudge Rapey belongs in jail for perjury!!
As noted in another diary, the big news is that there is a lot more evidence of Judge Rapey (you know his name) waving his penis in front of women. Just to remind you — he denied this forcefully under...
View ArticleMoscow Mitch sends message to Trump: Quit now!!
I was looking at headlines and I saw the same one again at a different source: “Mitch McConnell says Impeachment is Inevitable”The article then talks about the timeline, where the House impeaches by...
View ArticleAll 41 (plus many staffers and maybe POTUS) committed a FELONY!!
Saying the GOP “stormed” the meeting is a cute way of describing what was actually the commission of a serious felony (up to 6 years in prison):Conspiracy to impede or injure officer (18 U.S.C. 372):If...
View ArticleThis tweet made me tear up ...
xExcuse me, Mr. Schiff? You dropped this. Goddamn American hero. pic.twitter.com/zFJvYaX4VL— Jon Zal (@OfficialJonZal) January 30, 2020 When the history of America is written hundreds of years from...
View ArticleHmm...Senator Murkowski has a tweet thanking Elaine Cho (Mitch's wife) for a...
I’m sure the timing of this transaction is completely independent of other actions that have taken place recently:xThank you to @USDOT& @SecElaineChao for allocating a $20M Port Infrastructure...
View ArticleA Rant: Where are the #%$*! results?
A rant: As I write this 20 hours after it is all over — the results from Nevada are about 50% reporting. What??? Congrats to Bernie, with your strong support from the Latino community (and the youngest...
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The first one million Democrats have now voted - you may be surprised at the...
Everyone is counting delgates — which is important as they will determine the winner under the party rules. But how many voters have actually voted for each candidate? That number is not being...
View ArticleIt's Time for Joe Biden to Talk of Prison for Privateers (Hello Jared!)
“Dear Leader” will not live that long — but Jared Kushner should do many years in jail for the outright theft (piracy says Germany!) and resale on the private market! We have many US laws that are...
View ArticleBest News I Read Today: There will be Criminal Prosecutions
There is an op-ed in the Kansas City Star written by Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren (www.kansascity.com/...) promising to use the power of the government to punish the blatant corruption that is...
View ArticlePlease don't cheer for Ann Coulter
The big news is that Ann Coulter is viciously attacking Trump — something unheard of for a GOP cult member. Many are cheering and saying this is the beginning of the rats leaving the sinking ship. But...
View ArticleI suspect Trump really is a Billionaire now!
Yesterday’s announcement that Steve Mnuchin would not provide any details of $500 billion in stimulus funding was shocking because the Democrats tried to provide oversight requirements and prevent...
View ArticleWow. This made me cry...
xThe CAOâÂÂs ( Casualty Assistance OfficerâÂÂs) will arrive at the doorstep of an American family. There are always two and they will be dressed immaculately in the dress uniform of their service...
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Lessons from NY 27th Special Election: Mail-In Ballots will be a BIG Problem...
Hello Team Broken Glass, Yes, you are all ready to vote for Biden!! Would crawl across broken glass to vote for him. Great! But will you do the one thing he needs to ensure victory? That is VOTE IN...
View ArticleVote in Person - So Joe wins election night!
There is trouble brewing — as Republicans are being told to not vote by mail. This looks like a terrible strategy (as usual for Trump), but actually sets the table perfectly to win the election. A much...
View ArticleOnly 51,000 Votes from Disaster (Reform Electoral College!!)
Right now Biden/Harris is up 4 million votes. Projections are for a 7,000,000 vote lead!But 51,000 votes in the right place and Trump wins. How discouraging. The votes required are:21,000 in...
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