Category Archives: Donald Trump

If Trump is innocent, why are all the president’s men lying?

Posted on December 4, 2018 by

Donald Trump has insisted from the start that the Mueller investigation into collusion with Russia during the 2016 presidential election is a “witch hunt” and that nothing illegal took place. If that’s the case, why are all of the president’s … Continue reading →

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We’ve forfeited our moral leadership for a few dollars more

Posted on December 1, 2018 by

In a rare display of backbone, Senate Republicans are actually protesting President Trump’s decision to give Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman a pass on the murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi. But this is likely to pass with no … Continue reading →

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No wonder conservatives love Brett Kavanaugh

Posted on October 6, 2018 by

“This whole two-week effort has been a calculated and orchestrated political hit, fueled by apparent pent-up anger about President Trump and the 2016 election…Revenge on behalf of the Clintons and millions of dollars of money from outside left-wing opposition groups.” … Continue reading →

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What did manliness have to do with Trump’s election?

Posted on April 4, 2018 by

Harvey Mansfield, professor of government at Harvard University and author of “Manliness,” a put-down of western feminists, as quoted by The Wall Street Journal: “Laughing lightly, Mr. Mansfield recalls Mr. Trump’s masculine belittling of ‘Little Marco,’ ‘Low Energy Jeb’ and … Continue reading →

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QUICK HITS: When everything looks like a gun

Posted on March 24, 2018 by

Apparently anything held by a suspect looks like a gun to a cop, as the recent shooting in Sacramento shows once again. Friday was a bad day for Bay Area sports teams: Stephen Curry injured his knee and Madison Bumgarner … Continue reading →

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Some thoughts on the Pennsylvania special election

Posted on March 14, 2018 by

The vote is still too close to call the winner in Pennsylvania’s special Congressional election, but it’s clear the Democrats are the big winners in a district that voted big time for Donald Trump in 2016. The result also confirms … Continue reading →

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Will California greet Trump with violent protests? Bring it on!

Posted on March 12, 2018 by

President Donald Trump is scheduled to make his first trip to California Tuesday since he was elected president, and nobody expects him to get a friendly welcome. Just to make sure, the divider-in-chief threw more red meat to the hungry … Continue reading →

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