Loyalty to Trump

A basic definition.

1.47%

A reminder.

X/itter Truth Bomb Of The Day

This one should come with a warning label (especially as it cuts both ways)

Some Tariff Related Content

Spoiler alert: This is going to be a disaster

Preserving What is Good

Sad and strange circumstances have forced the Democratic party to become the conservative party now. It’s important to remind ourselves of what is good in our lives and what is worth defending. 

X/eet Of The Day

Who’d of thought that Donald Trump would do what he campaigned on doing?!

A Few Thoughts On Block Grants, USAid, Conservatism, and Coalition Building

This could be a issue for common ground… if both sides are prepared to give a little

What We Know So Far About The OPM “Buy Out”

Is it even a traditional “Buy Out” and is it already in conflict with OPM statutes?

Trump Fires at Least 17 IGs

And remembering “jokes” about governing like a dictator.

A Clear Example of a Misapplied Norm

Not all norms.

Musk’s Nazi Salute

Symbols matter.

A Few Thoughts On Resistance And Pardons

Today’s an appropriate on to think about the role of suffering in change

Biden Pardons Fauci, Milley, And Others

Going out on another unforced error

The Anti-Democratic Impulse

The Curtis Yarvin interview.

Donald Trump Shrugging Donald Trump Shrugging

“I Voted for Trump…”

“…but I didn’t vote for that.”

How Schumer Pushed Biden Out

The Majority Leader has a bigger role than previously reported.

The Biden “Legacy” Conversation

An observation or two.

WaPo Editorial Cartoonist Quits

Editors killed a cartoon criticizing media and tech moguls for giving money to Trump.

The Narrow House Majority

And thoughts on “mandates.”

Trump Loses to Carroll Yet Again

Yet again, a court affirms he committed sexual assault.

Trump is Right: The Debt Ceiling Should Go

A rare area of agreement.

Steven Colbert eating comically large popcorn. Steven Colbert eating comically large popcorn.

Congress To Release Gaetz Report

Gaetz’s own party hates him almost as much as the Democrats hate him

How the Contagion Spreads

Partisanship weakens the immune system and can lead to spread of bad ideas.

The Shamelessness of Mitch McConnell

Not to mention impotence.

More Loyalist Appointments

Nunes and Grinell.

Trump’s Inauguration Invites

He is yet again underscoring what types of world leaders he likes.

The J6 Filter

A disturbing loyalty test.

How Should We Talk about Trump?

And who is “we”?

Kash Patel to the FBI

Speaking of inexperienced cronies…

Is Hegseth Toast?

He has to be, right?

Donald Trump Shrugging Donald Trump Shrugging

Policy is Easy!

Just lie about it.

A Few More Tariff Thoughts

On “negotiation tactics,” legal pathways, and such.

Is the Senate “Fighting Back”?

It is too soon to tell.

Gaetz Withdraws

Breaking news.

Two Tweets

The politics of humiliation and gaslighting.

Matthew Whitaker as NATO Ambassador

Stop me if you have heard this before, but he is unqualified for the job.

Donald Trump Shrugging Donald Trump Shrugging

More Bad Appointments

Not Gaetz and Hegseth bad, but still, pretty bad.

Performative Bigotry in the House

Nancy Mace edition.

The Cognitive Dissonance of It All

A GOP member of Congress on deportations.

A Bit Of Wheat Among The Chaff

Trump’s Deputy AG nominee is an promising choice

RFK, Jr. to HHS

Meritocracy, Mediocrity, & DEI: SECDEF* Edition

There is no such thing as “the perfect candidate.”

Gabbard as DNI

The ludicrous appointments keep coming.

Gaetz as AG

An indefensible choice.

Some Hegseth Clips