so the current narrative is that Trump is the president elect and I need to give him a chance ( Read more... )

Trump has named Steve Bannon as chief strategist, the man who runs Breitbart - a literal cesspool for the alt-right movement and white supremacists.

The Atlantic has a great article today on the rise of the alt-right as well as various other hate groups, all propelled by various online sites ( Read more... )

One of the most disturbing things during Trump's candidacy was his consistent view that the press should be muzzled. Newspapers that printed things he didn't like had their press passes revoked. He has stated that he wants to "open up the libel laws" - in other words make it easier for him to sue any paper that criticizes him. He is very cozy with ( Read more... )

I just love his show.

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I knew most of this, but I think it's vital to hear it again.

A rabbi was escorted out of a town council meeting in Chino Valley, Arizona because she objected to the fact that the meetings start with a prayer to Jesus.

The mayor's response is below:

“Unfortunately, the content of the invocations offered here in Chino Valley has become the subject of some contention, so we - your Town Council - will deal ( Read more... )

The NRA is concerned for your health, ladies. Which is why they are pushing for colleges to allow students to carry guns in order to prevent campus rape ( Read more... )

I was about to go to sleep when I read something that has me so horrifed and outraged that I just need to calm down ( Read more... )

A 16 year old in Texas stole two cases of beer (caught on video) and then proceeded to drive his family's truck into a crowd, killing 4, severly injuring others including leaving one with severe brain damage. He had 3 times the legal blood alcohol limit plus valium in his blood and was doing 70 in a 40 mph zone. Hos attitude immediately after the ( Read more... )

Over on Facebook, my son compared the Republicans to Bartleby the Scrivener ( Read more... )