This is Fascism

Just the latest example.

Peak Republican Cowardice?

The question mark is for the peak, not for the cowardice.

Cassidy to Face Primary Challenge?

Are deals with the devil not worth anything these days?

The “Pro-Market” Party, Dontcha Know

Making football schedules via EO.

Federal agents ram a man's vehicle and demand identification at Park Avenue and 35th Street in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026. The Latino man says he was let go once they realized he was a US citizen. While doing so, a crowd as well as more officers continued to arrive before releasing tear gas and pepper spraying members of the media and their cameras. Federal agents ram a man's vehicle and demand identification at Park Avenue and 35th Street in Minneapolis on January 12, 2026. The Latino man says he was let go once they realized he was a US citizen. While doing so, a crowd as well as more officers continued to arrive before releasing tear gas and pepper spraying members of the media and their cameras.

Mess in Minnesota

Going from bad to worse.

Virginia Swears in First Woman Governor

Abigail Spanberger made history this afternoon.

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(Also) In Front of Our Noses: The Ongoing Corruption of DoJ

More attacks on political enemies.

In Front of Our Noses: Abuses of the Pardon Power

Part of the never-ending story of abuse and corruption.

Meanwhile, in North Korea…

…a gift for Dear Leader.

How to Power a Perpetual Motion Machine…

Just harness Senator Mullin’s views on regime change in Iran.

The Chávez Comparison

Trump has something in common with Hugo Chávez.

Blowing Up Boats Using Disguised Aircraft?

The NYT reports about likely war crimes by US forces.

Right in Front of Our Noses: The Autocratic Mind

This isn’t problematic at all…

The Propaganda Must Flow

DHS is more than willing to actively lie.

Greenland is a Red Line

An actual move to acquire Greenland by force or coercion would be a massive line for the Trump administration to cross.

An Example of Othering

In case the fascism of it all isn’t obvious.

ICE Kills, Noem and Trump Lie

Just another day under this administration.

Blatant Propaganda from the White House

The ongoing attempt to venerate the J6 insurrectionists.

The first of the new anniversary quarters features the Mayflower Compact. The first of the new anniversary quarters features the Mayflower Compact.

Semiquincentennial Coins Rolling Out

A somewhat obsolete commemoration of a somewhat tepid celebration.

President Donald Trump monitors U.S. military operations in Venezuela, from Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida, on Saturday, January 3, 2026. President Donald Trump monitors U.S. military operations in Venezuela, from Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida, on Saturday, January 3, 2026.

“Serious” People in Serious Times

Clowns on display.

What is the Monroe Doctrine?

And what application does it have to Venezuela in 2026?

Some Clips Of Trump’s Press Conference

In case you missed it.

“We’re going to run the country…”

“People are being designated” dontcha know.

CBS News Hearts America

Should the news love anything as part of its mission statement?

One of the Dumbest Things I Have Read in a While

And I read a lot of things.

Expanding ICE

Anti-Immigrant Ideology from DHS

Not just the illegal kind. Just anti-immigrant.

Trump’s Age and Health [Updated]

Plus, a headline reaction.

President Donald Trump signs a mineral agreement during a bilateral meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in the Cabinet Room, Monday, October 20, 2025. President Donald Trump signs a mineral agreement during a bilateral meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in the Cabinet Room, Monday, October 20, 2025.

Trump Uses Vetoes for Political Retaliation

The vindictive pettiness continues.

Venezuela Shadow War Escalates

Where’s Congress?

“Russia wants to see Ukraine succeed.”

Sure, Donald. Whatever you say.

The Ugly Ignorance and Illusions of Miller’s Xenophobia

Miller continues to invite comparisons to the ugliest ideology of the 20th century.

The Failure of DOGE

Jobs were lost and people have died (and will die), but at least we didn’t save any money!

Q3 GDP Grew 4.3%

Better late than never numbers are better than the vibes suggested.

Another Brick Out the Wall

Don’t tell me there’s no hope at all

Vibing in the Wrong Direction

More thoughts on Klein’s column.

Bari Weiss Strikes

Although I have to wonder if she is aware of the Streisand Effect?

Shifting Vibes?

If the politics of cruelty has peaked, what follows?

Long-Term Consequences

Gone, gone, the damage done.

The Trump Administration and Long-Term Damage

Debates about whether Trump is strong or weak often ignore the fundamental fact that he has power.

U.S. Congresswoman and United Nations Ambassador nominee Elise Stefanik speaking at the 2025 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. U.S. Congresswoman and United Nations Ambassador nominee Elise Stefanik speaking at the 2025 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.

Stefanik Drops Out of Governor’s Race, Leaving Congress

Everybody knows you never go full MAGA.

Bongino to Resign

Spouting opinions is far easier work that governing based on facts.

The Trump Economy

Plus more white nationalism from the administration.

More Grotesqueries from the Trump Administration

Reveling in cruelty.

President Donald Trump thanks the crowd after remarks at the Salute to America Celebration, Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa. President Donald Trump thanks the crowd after remarks at the Salute to America Celebration, Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa.

A Message of Sympathy from the President

Right in front of our noses.

Greg Bovino’s Costuming Choices

It is hard to ignore the aesthetic he is invoking.

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The GOP’s ObamaCare Dilemma

They hate the program but have no viable alternative.

Cruelty to Meet Quotas

The administration continues to show its ideological stripes.