Outside the Beltway

Our leaders are afraid to lead.

A seemingly obvious ruling was nonetheless 5-4.

It made history in many ways.

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

A quote from the wit and wisdom of Donald J. Trump.

Insights into Trump’s worldview.

Russia, Russia, Russia?

Applying rational analysis to attitude and instinct.

Waiting for the other side to self-destruct has always been ridiculous and dangerous.

Trump is spouting Russian talking points.

Governing like a dictator.

A judge says OPM has no authority to fire workers in other agencies.

Also known as a cabinet meeting.

The sadly predicted has come to pass.

A symbol of party and person, not of country.

You will be shocked at the news!

The unorthodox non-agency agency run by no one in particular may violate the basic rules of our system.

Not to mention maturity and intellect.

Beware the Ides of March.

The cruelty is indeed the point.

Three members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff have been fired.

Don’t let the door . . .

All of 47’s controversial nominees have been confirmed. Save one.

What’s that meme about cruelty being the point?

Countering Russian (and now American) propaganda.

Trump blames Ukraine for being invaded.

The efficiency is something to behold.

How to create an echo chamber.

Really, a older, more imperialistic one.

Unfortunately it is a destructive one.

A country of men, not of laws?

The abuse of power is obvious.

They’re leaving their dogs.

The people who safeguard our nuclear weapons and put out forest fires have been fired.

At least some people have character and are displaying it.

A Valentine’s Day massacre.

Outsourcing efficiency.

Another piece of an appalling cabinet is now in place.

When does Executive overreach become something more?

The World’s Greatest Deliberative Body is not doing its job.

We deserve better than clowns giving political commentary.

Rep. Luna and the JFK assassination.

It certainly isn’t how the US Constitution functions.

Looking at comparative corruption and development.

The 47th President had a busy Monday.