Watching Russia invade Ukraine is like a refresher course on what naked imperialism was like.
Watching US politicians and corporations bend the knee to Trump is similarly a course in how kings and dictators have always expected subjects to behave.
December 5, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Watching Russia invade Ukraine is like a refresher course on what naked imperialism was like.
Watching US politicians and corporations bend the knee to Trump is similarly a course in how kings and dictators have always expected subjects to behave.
Definitely not hedging bets. Can't tell if he's going for all-time bad guy or is deluded and thinks forcing wars to end without settling the underlying issues will bolster his legacy.
December 5, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Definitely not hedging bets. Can't tell if he's going for all-time bad guy or is deluded and thinks forcing wars to end without settling the underlying issues will bolster his legacy.
Agree. If I recall correctly, he didn't put his hand on the Bible when last sworn in. Seems like he had no intention to uphold the Constitution and didn't want to piss off any deity just in case. T also talks of being spared from that bullet by God and a heavenly mandate, but no sense of obligation.
December 5, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Agree. If I recall correctly, he didn't put his hand on the Bible when last sworn in. Seems like he had no intention to uphold the Constitution and didn't want to piss off any deity just in case. T also talks of being spared from that bullet by God and a heavenly mandate, but no sense of obligation.
Dems have campaigned for "comprehensive immigration reform" for ages. The GOP has blocked that to maintain their ability polarize the electorate over immigration.
November 15, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Dems have campaigned for "comprehensive immigration reform" for ages. The GOP has blocked that to maintain their ability polarize the electorate over immigration.
Still can't believe Trump gets away with saying he's trustworthy just by claiming convictions were fake. All of the smoke from his fraudulent practices, bankruptcies, and moral failings should have been disqualifying.
November 14, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Still can't believe Trump gets away with saying he's trustworthy just by claiming convictions were fake. All of the smoke from his fraudulent practices, bankruptcies, and moral failings should have been disqualifying.
Thanks for the chuckle and nudge to be nice today. I have to say that I find it hard to do the same, given the number of climate deniers with power these days.
October 31, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Thanks for the chuckle and nudge to be nice today. I have to say that I find it hard to do the same, given the number of climate deniers with power these days.