Author: craigshields

At left we have the words of rock icon Bruce (“The Bass”) Springsteen, who expresses what the majority of Americans think at this point. What a tragedy.

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Throughout his presidencies, Trump has been clear about his preference for white immigrants. We recall what he said during his first term about his desire for Norwegians, and the hilarious response he received from one of Norway’s top officials, something …

Trump’s Racism on Display Read More »

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If it means anything, Trump’s second term means that the “gloves are off” with respect to his using the U.S. presidency for his own enrichment. And as the author of the meme here points out, it’s hard to be surprised …

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Apparently, there are people who believe that Donald Trump, who thinks that American soldiers are “suckers and losers,” wouldn’t befriend a senior member of al qaeda, because his organization is fond of killing American men, women, and children. That’s some …

Trump Wouldn’t Befriend al qaeda, Right? Read More »

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The other problem is uncertainty.  The fact that the tariffs change every few minutes makes it impossible for American business owners whose enterprises depend on stability to made meaningful decisions, landing them in a quagmire, one built on stupidity and …

Let’s Play “Musical Tariffs” Read More »

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In America, and I think in most places around the world, “trackless trains” are commonplace.  The English word for them is “buses.”

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Jesse Holguin offers this video and writes: Trump derangement syndrome is real. Liberals are the enemy within. They’d rather America lose than Trump to (sic) win. I know exactly what you’re saying, Jesse. America is winning huge. I just paid …

Trump Derangement Syndrome Is All Too Real Read More »

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There are many Americans who reject science of all types, and climate science in particular. So, even though storms and wildfires are becoming more frequent and deadly, these folks stand behind Trump’s eliminating the parts of the U.S. government that …

Did You Know? Until Recently, the U.S. Government Had Tools to Keep Americans from Dying from the Worst of Climate Change Events Read More »

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What is Trump’s endgame?  Obviously, he envies the absolute power of the dictators of Russia, China, North Korea, Turkey, Hungary and the other 50+ around the globe, but if, for some reason, he can’t achieve that level of tyranny in …

Trump’s Endgame Is ….. Nobody Knows Read More »

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For those who may not know too much about the politics of the interior of the U.S., Omaha, Nebraska is one of very few progressive spots in an otherwise bright red state. That said, this really is good news.  

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