Category Archives: President

Reed Repeats Republican Rhetoric

Posted on June 9, 2017 by

“Former FBI Director Comey testified that neither the president nor his aides asked him to stop the Russia probe or to drop the Flynn probe and that there was no obstruction of justice,” Reed said. “We are pleased investigations are … Continue reading →

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What happened this week ending June 2

Posted on June 2, 2017 by

What happened this week courtesy of Rep. Michael Capuano (D-MA). Here is a link to the entire list. On May 22, 2017 the Trump Administration and the Republican-led House of Representatives requested an additional 90 days to resolve a lawsuit … Continue reading →

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Men or Laws?

Posted on May 30, 2017 by

“I know Jared. He’s a great guy, decent guy,” Kelly told NBC’s Chuck Todd on “Meet The Press.” I know from watching “horse operas,” that after committing a crime, the bad guys go back to the hideout to “lay low.” … Continue reading →

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Trump’s political advertising

Posted on May 2, 2017 by

President Trump on Monday released a triumphant campaign advertisement declaring his first 100 days in office a success, and branding news media that have reported otherwise as “FAKE NEWS.”–NY Times This is astonishing–I don’t remember a politician trying to substitute … Continue reading →

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Catch 22

Posted on April 18, 2017 by

In Joseph Heller’s novel, everything that sounds good has a catch that means it is too good to be true, at least for you. Politics is like that; here are some examples:     The President can be impeached, but … Continue reading →

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Militarism

Posted on April 14, 2017 by

We have the greatest military in the world…We have given them total authorization…If you look at what’s happened over the last eight weeks and compare that really with what’s happened over the last eight years, you’ll see there’s a tremendous … Continue reading →

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Advice and Consent

Posted on March 20, 2017 by

He shall have the Power, by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate…–Constitution Article II, Section 2 Brian Leiter is a professor at the University of Chicago Law School. In the Washington Post he writes: Given the complexity … Continue reading →

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