It’s this complete indifference to the success of America and Americans that makes him so useful to Russia.
There’s a reason they want him in the White House; it’s not a coincidence.
Like alcoholics, most crazy people try to conceal their infirmities.
That is by no means universal, however. Case in point: this smiling lunatic. She wants everyone to know precisely how far gone she is.
And comparing Trump to Jesus? IMO, that’s more than insanity; it’s blaspheme.
There is a wide variety of ways to ruin the planet, yet it’s possible that the Trump administration has identified and implemented every single one.
Some are obvious. Let’s subsidize fossil fuels so as to make renewable energy less attractive. Roll back more than 100 environmental regulations. Build cars with lower gas mileage.
Here’s one I didn’t see coming: making it tough for people to invest their IRAs in companies aimed at the public good. (more…)
One can almost hear Obama saying:
Don’t think I don’t know that you’re a butcher.
…. and Putin thinking:
If I’m going to return Russia to its former glory, it’s sure not going to happen while an honest and intelligent man is in the White House. When he goes, I’m going to install someone I can control–someone stupid, incompetent, corrupt, indifferent to the success of the U.S., and preferably subject to extortion.
Franz Jägerstätter was an Austrian conscientious objector during World War II. Jägerstätter was sentenced to death and executed for his refusal to fight for Nazi Germany. He was later declared a martyr and beatified by the Catholic Church.
Two quotes on the subject from people we all admire:
“I swore never to be silent whenever and wherever human beings endure suffering and humiliation. We must take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.”
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and
“Never be a spectator of unfairness or stupidity. The grave will supply plenty of time for silence.”
– Christopher Hitchens
Ted Cruz knew. Lindsey Graham knew. Marco Rubio knew. Rand Paul knew. Kellyanne Conway knew. Mike Pompeo knew. Nikki Haley knew. Glenn Beck knew. Rick Perry knew. Susan Collins knew.
Imagine admitting to the world that you have no integrity whatsoever.
The next time you hear any of these jellyfish talk in support of Trump, realize whom you’re listening to–a gutless coward who would sell his own mother for a handful of votes.
Below is the heart of the discussion I have frequently with people re: the pandemic.
Apparently, the math here is hard for some folks to get.
Once understood, however, it’s easy to understand the unacceptable consequences of what the “open the economy” crowd is demanding. (more…)
The Marquis de Sade once mused, “What are all the agonies of everyone on Earth, compared to a single one of my pleasures?” That’s the level of criminal psychosis required to be the type of person Chomsky is discussing here.
There are people, and they tend to rise to power at an alarming rate, to whom the well-being of others means precisely nothing.
One of them has orange hair and cheats at golf.
When the Greenland Ice Sheet melts, and, according to this article, it’s beyond the point of no return, the oceans will rise approximately 20 feet. Now this may take thousands of years, but check out this excerpt: (more…)
As shown here, it’s possible for top-level Republicans to say literally anything they like and not be ridiculed by the Trump base.
Trump’s results? Let’s think about that, and consider how he’s led this nation in terms of the pandemic, unemployment, trade wars, race relations, respect from other countries, toughness on dictators, humane treatment of children, healthcare, environmental protection, cabinet stability, trade deficit, the national debt, small businesses, honesty, rule of law, military justice, public education, draining the swamp of felons, nuclear de-escalation, and police reform.
Not that I care, but how’s that wall coming along?
