House Republicans defended Donald Trump’s racist statements today. You’re shocked, I’m sure. From NBC House votes to condemn Trump ‘racist comments,’ with only four Republicans backing the measure: Addressing the House of Representatives introducing the resolution calling for members to condemn Trump’s racist comments, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said: “Every single member of this institution … Read more
ABOVE: Some of the “very fine people on both sides” in Charlottesville (August 2017), white nationalists inspired by the election of president Donald J. Trump. It does not matter if I believe Trump supporters are racists. Because Donald Trump believes that his supporters are racists. And that they are OK with a racist president, and … Read more
There are some issues that should be debated in public discourse. Some of these issues include how to achieve: Universal and Affordable Health Care. Free College, Technical, and University Education for the nation’s children. A Comfortable Standard of Living for all citizens. Saving the Environment by shifting to Renewable Green Energy Sources. Comprehensive Immigration Reform. … Read more
Above Photo: Vice President Mike Pence, along with Republican Senators John Cornyn (TX), Lindsey Graham (SC), Marsha Blackburn (TN), and (partially hidden in back) Mike Lee (UT) at the migrant detention center in McAllen, TX. Most reporters have been using the pool report from the Washington Post, so let’s use this as a starting point … Read more
Most people would think that passing a bill to take care of the 9/11 First Responders who are suffering from permanent injuries and illnesses stemming from their heroism that fateful day would achieve unanimous approval in both the House and Senate. It is the only right thing to do for these brave souls. Even the … Read more