Author: craigshields

Is this really “huge?” If you’re a voter at either end of the state, i.e., an easy drive to downtown Philadelphia or Pittsburgh, you already understand the danger that Trump represents to the republic, to international relations, to women’s rights, …

Trump Loses Republican Endorsement in Pennsylvania, But How Important Is It? Read More »

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As the entire electorate knows, Trump has made numerous attempts to set aside the U.S. Constitution in order to retain power after his loss in the 2020 presidential election. There is, however, an important difference between the MAGA base and …

Why Pence Says No on Trump Read More »

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If you’re a Republican politician and you’ve lost Fred Upton, you’re in deep fertilizer. From The Los Angeles Times: Due to his environmental policies, Upton represents one of the biggest threats to planet Earth on planet Earth. From Mother Jones:  …

Extremist Republican Boob Fred Upton Endorses Kamala Harris: Alarm Bells Ring for Trump Read More »

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Making a statement, regardless of how stupid and obnoxious, wouldn’t disqualify a person from being president, though it should dissuade anyone who cares about this country and understands the principles on which it was founded from voting for him.

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What I noticed about this is that the name “Donald Trump” didn’t arise once in his endorsement, nor did any of the phrases commonly attached to the former president, e.g., “criminal sociopath.”  

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I think I speak for at least 99% of progressives when I say that I care about the safety and well-being of police officers.  At the same time, I resent the efforts of the extreme right-wing to suggest otherwise.   …

Propaganda on Law Enforcement Read More »

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This is a reference to things like the costs of  increases in mental health treatment, violent and nonviolent crime, and ultimately, lower productivity of the individuals in the workplace.

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Here’s the part I don’t get.  Trump lost in 2020 by seven million votes, and the events that have occurred since appear to help his opponent. In particular, we have the revelations concerning Trump’s criminality.  This is likely to drive …

Trump Polling Quite Well, Could Win Read More »

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I get the distinct feeling that the author of the meme here completely misses the point about “living in a country our founding fathers fought to escape.” The signatories to the Declaration of Independence and the framers of the Constitution …

Separation of Church and State Read More »

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Without a voter base that is either angry or frightened–or both — the Republicans don’t have a chance.  That’s why we are here. If you want to perform an experiment, tune into Fox News for a few minutes and ask …

Anger Pervades America Read More »

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