In God We Trust?

Here is the history behind the House Chamber's theistic confession (and, as a bonus, a reminder that the rostrum is adorned with an ancient Roman symbol that was later appropriated by Italian Fascists).

Trump's 40%

In all their white glory.

And So It Begins...

Once Upon A Time In America

You could be a Republican and not be a thug.

Leftist Votes

Gus Hall

A History.

Working-Class Perspectives

Sanders and Warren: the so-called "democratic wing" of the Democratic Party.

The Trumpian 40%

The trouble with accusing Trump of a quid pro quo is that the Trumpian 40% of the electorate think that Latin is the language of Liberal elites.

Armistice Day

From 1926 to 1954, the United States celebrated Armistice Day--the end of war (the end of "the war to end all wars"). Then Congress changed the name of the holiday and its meaning. Veterans Day celebrates the military industrial complex and war without end.

What is ISPU?

Never Forget

Make America...

Did The Donald Finally Go Too Far?

A Very High Compliment

It's Easy To Despise A Creep

Although I welcome one and all who, with me, despise the current President, I am troubled by a nagging question--one I would direct especially to Liberals: Is it his policies that you despise or his personality? In other words, if he had the same policies but, say, Obama's demeanor, would his approval ratings rise far above their persistent floor of around 40%? I can anticipate the answers that Liberals would give, but I don't trust them because Liberals consistently look away from the damage that Obama's policies have done abroad (he was, after all, one of the most successful arms dealers in this country's history) and from his lackluster record on domestic issues--particularly where the poor and, ironically, people of color are concerned (and, of course, the poor in the U.S. are disproportionately people of color). I know these are unpopular questions to raise, but surely the offense ought not to lie with the questioner but with the record of our beloved # 44.

Uncle Pennybags Speaks

"Strikes and boycotts may force concessions, but internet petitions and identity politics will never hurt me."

Corporatism

I Never Thought He Was Crazy

Yankee Go!

Uh Oh

From the Guardian, 5/16/19.

The Stages Of Grieving For One's Country

Ohio

Fascism In Trumpland

Fascist gunman attacks California synagogue

Go Left!

The cynical embrace of identity politics by those who are right-of-center (and that includes MOST Democrats) is bearing fruit within the establishment. Liberals anxious to assuage their own guilt through superficial means (or simply cynical themselves) support this trend and, as usual, are part of the problem--not part of the solution.

This Ain't No Party, This Ain't No Disco, This Ain't No Foolin' Around...

Important piece by Dave Eggers.

Thanks For Coming Clean, Mr. Cohen.

From The "Couldn't Have Said It Better Myself" Department

PSA

Face It

We are living in the Second Gilded Age.

So What Else Is New?

"Crazed and fear-fueled ideology runs rampant over reality." That describes American politics thus far in the 21st century.