Author: craigshields

Keep in mind that, in 2020, more than 70 million voters cast their ballots for Trump, who, though he is a pathological liar, is 100% trusted by his supporters.  When Trump said the election was rigged, the vast majority of …

Why January 6th Wasn’t the End of Trump/MAGA Read More »

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It’s only been a few months since Elon Musk’s DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) came and went. In case you’re worried about Musk, don’t be; he did just fine. From AI:  Reports suggest that Musk’s companies have received billions in …

DOGE: How Did That Work Out? Read More »

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Most Americans vote according to which candidate is most likely to make them richer, yet, as we’ve seen, this isn’t universally true. The MAGA folks who support Trump are experiencing higher taxes, and higher prices at the gas pump and …

We Don’t “Vote Our Own Pocketbooks” Read More »

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From Reuters:  New U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, in one of his first acts in the job since being appointed by President Donald Trump, has revoked the personal security detail and security clearance for Mark Milley, the retired Army general …

It’s Only a Matter of Time Read More »

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Of course, this sign is a work of Photoshop; it exists nowhere. Yet it conveys a message that a great number of us feel: a deep resentment of Trump supporters. This may be what could be called the “double whammy” …

He Got Us Coming and Going Read More »

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We all remember the Tea Party folks and all those related American voters who said, “Government should be run like a business.” Admittedly, this has a certain appeal.  Until you think about it, that is. It’s worth going back to …

Should Government Be “Run Like a Business?” Read More »

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If it weren’t for the extreme danger he represents to everyone on this planet, RFK, Jr. would be a fairly good joke. The idea that the president of the United States would appoint a first-class crackpot with dozens upon dozens …

RFK, Jr. — A Menace of Planetary Magnitude Read More »

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Stephen Miller on Fox threatens to arrest JB Pritzker for “seditious conspiracy” and says, “to all ICE officers: you have federal immunity in the conduct of your duties. And anybody who lays a hand on you or tries to stop …

ICE Officers Do Not Have “Federal Immunity” for Their Crimes Read More »

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A few times a week, I flick on Fox News for a minute or two just to see how they’re seeing current events under Trump.  What I notice is that they seldom mention Trump at all; most of their content …

How Fox News Does Its Thing Read More »

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The presence of Trump in our lives can be compared to the “chicken and egg” phenomenon.  Did Trump cause our immorality, ignorance, and lies, or did an intellectually and morally failing electorate bring Trump into power? The author of the …

Trump’s Impact on the United States Read More »

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