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What Will Blow Up First…Trump or Nukes?

AdLib - October 11, 2017

How Republicans Lost Their Own Rigged Game

AdLib - July 28, 2017

With or Without Trump, Republicans Will Lose Big(ly) This November

AdLib - October 8, 2016

Friday Comedy Singalong: “I’m Proud to Be A Democrat”

AdLib - October 16, 2015

Is There a Political Methadone to Wean Repubs Off of Their...

AdLib - September 10, 2015

2016 Democratic Primary

“News Media” Tries To Influence Us Instead Of Inform Us.

Nirek - May 27, 2015

Republicans Campaign in Their Halloween Costumes

AdLib - October 31, 2014

John McCain, A Hero? NO!

Nirek - August 6, 2014

The Bush Legacy 2.0: The Dissolving of Iraq Into Warring Factions

outlandish - June 13, 2014

An Open Letter To Any And All “Conservatives”

Nirek - June 9, 2014

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