Tag: Congress

THE STATE OF THE TRUTH

Trump vs. the facts, by Rich Paschall The first Trump term in office was filled with misinformation and misleading statements. One might say that the term was filled with lies. In fact, the Washington Post kept a count of false and misleading statements. In four years, there were 30,753 verified misleading or false statements. Let's … Continue reading THE STATE OF THE TRUTH

A HOUSE DIVIDED

From The Battleground, by Rich Paschall “Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house divided against itself will not stand." - Matthew 12:25 Many were expecting a Blue Wave to wash over Washington and take away the Republican Party in a sea of reason and renewal. It was believed … Continue reading A HOUSE DIVIDED

GOVERNMENT GAMES – Marilyn Armstrong

In my neighborhood, my right-hand neighbor hates cops. He doesn’t want to pay for them. The guy on the left resents school taxes.  He never had kids. Never wanted them. He doesn’t want to pay for education none of his children will ever use. Meanwhile, down the road, that guy has a big powerful SUV. … Continue reading GOVERNMENT GAMES – Marilyn Armstrong

ALL WRAPPED UP IN IMPEACHMENT — Marilyn Armstrong

I have to admit that we are hooked. We are both news junkies and though Garry tried denying it, one day he just broke down and it's been news ever since. He is particularly incensed at the way the press is getting beat up. The news was his life. This isn't casual chatter to him. … Continue reading ALL WRAPPED UP IN IMPEACHMENT — Marilyn Armstrong

THE UNIMPEACHMENT NON-EVENT – Marilyn Armstrong

I keep reading about how Trump is going to be impeached. Or at least, SHOULD be impeached. Needs to be impeached. On this, I tend to side with Nancy Pelosi: I don't want to see him impeached. I want to see him in prison. For life. Two presidents have been impeached: Andrew Johnson and William … Continue reading THE UNIMPEACHMENT NON-EVENT – Marilyn Armstrong

CONGRESSIONAL KINDERGARTEN – BY ELLIN CURLEY

COMPROMISE AND LIVING IN THESE UNITED STATES We are a country of babies. Spoiled babies. Over-indulged, entitled babies. No amendment to the Constitution says that everyone can do whatever they want, whenever they want, wherever they want. No country could survive the anarchy this would create. All societies have laws and regulations for a reason. … Continue reading CONGRESSIONAL KINDERGARTEN – BY ELLIN CURLEY

A DEAL IS A DEAL

This morning, after last night's midnight signing of a law to abandon Americans to the tragedy of poverty with no recourse to government, I realized that there can be but one reason this has happened. The Republican party and nearly all its members have signed contracts with the Devil. Real contracts. Signed at the crossroads … Continue reading A DEAL IS A DEAL

HOW COME THE GUY WHO KNOWS NOTHING GOT THE WHITE HOUSE

To say that we are on the cusp of "old" politics while beginning the "new," is an understatement. Our world has changed. Fast and hard and it's barreling down that mountain with every intent of flattening us. What's next? Is there a next? There has been this "issue" in American politics for a long time ... twenty, maybe … Continue reading HOW COME THE GUY WHO KNOWS NOTHING GOT THE WHITE HOUSE

PUNCTURE! TORN FROM THE HEADLINES OF THE DAILY BEAST!

Puncture? I think this is one of those. This story is not, as far as I can tell, a joke, but who knows? Half the stuff I read online is a complete lie, a partial lie, something that once held some truth but no longer does. I haven't seen this story anywhere but in "The … Continue reading PUNCTURE! TORN FROM THE HEADLINES OF THE DAILY BEAST!

HEALTH CARE AND CIVILIZATION

I was on Facebook when I realized the House had actually passed Trump's new "version" of non-health care. I got so depressed, I went to Steam and bought Civilization VI. I used to play the game three or four versions ago, so I am pretty sure I can figure out how it works. I had finally realized I … Continue reading HEALTH CARE AND CIVILIZATION