It seems far too many Americans live by the phrase, "Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining...unless you're really, really convincing." Many people WANT to be sold on bullshit, they just don't like thinking about things that make them feel bad or insecure and welcome any and all attempts to re-label reality. This is endemic in politics but just as intertwined in most other parts of society.
There have been numerous developments on the healthcare reform front since congress has returned from July 4th recess. The biggest development is that the Democrats now have a so called "super majority" since they now have 60 seats in the Senate thanks to the addition of progressive Senator Al Franken of Minnesota.
This week's latest installment in the soap opera of Sarah Palin has given again the opportuinity to reactionaries (the people who detest Bill Clinton...
Dear God, We humbly write to you, our great and omnipotent Lord because we're not sure you're aware of what's been happening lately. We've done everything...
I tired, almost two months ago, at the foolishness of my fellow liberals, working the meme "President Obama is playing three-dimensional chess" when discussing...
Okay, one of the bullshit arguments that Republicans trot out on Health Care should be blown up for once and for all. I was watching...
For me there is nothing more tedious than a jingoistic expression of pride in America.    The less often one needs to say that America...
People committing domestic mass murder is almost commonplace in today's American society.

RECENT POSTS

Vox Populi – 07-18-2025

0
Vox Populi, our weekly live chat begins tonight at 7:00pm PT. Hope to see you then! AdLib3 hours ago Well it's Friday and the Repugs seem...

Vox Populi – 07-04-2025

0
Vox Populi, our weekly live chat about the week's events begins tonight at 7:00 pm PT. Hope to see you then! AdLib8 hours ago Even though...

Vox Populi – 06-27-2025

0
Vox Populi, our weekly live chat about the week's events begins tonight at 7:00pm PT. AdLib7 days ago FYI, I am on the move tonight and...

L.A. and the U.S. Are On Fire…Against Donald Trump

2
There are around 2,000 No Kings protests today across the country, bringing millions of Americans into the streets to march against the violent lawlessness...

Hate and Stephen Miller: Why Are They So Related?

0
Hate is the intense, passionate dislike for someone or something. It is a word that expresses emotions, how one may feel about a person,...