Outside the Beltway

Another day, another step closer towards military policing in the US.

A meme that is as muddled and authoritarian as the President who posted it

The challenges and harms of meeting campaign promises.

Spoiler alert: the joke wasn’t funny

Half the counties in America have moved more Republican in each of the last three elections.

A basic definition.

A reminder.

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

Spoiler alert: This is going to be a disaster

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. 

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

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

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

And remembering “jokes” about governing like a dictator.

You get what you vote for

Not all norms.

Symbols matter.

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

Going out on another unforced error

The Curtis Yarvin interview.

“…but I didn’t vote for that.”

The Majority Leader has a bigger role than previously reported.

An observation or two.

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

And thoughts on “mandates.”

Yet again, a court affirms he committed sexual assault.

A rare area of agreement.

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

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

Not to mention impotence.

Nunes and Grinell.

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

A disturbing loyalty test.

And who is “we”?

Speaking of inexperienced cronies…

He has to be, right?

Just lie about it.

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

It is too soon to tell.

Breaking news.

The politics of humiliation and gaslighting.

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

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

Nancy Mace edition.

A GOP member of Congress on deportations.

Trump’s Deputy AG nominee is an promising choice