Statue Of Robert E. Lee Finally Comes Down From His Pedestal

Back in the 1970s I was traveling in Richmond, Virginia, and encountered Monument Avenue for the first time. I remember saying to a friend I was traveling with, “What’s up with all of these statutes to Confederate traitors?” (This was a bold move at that time. I could have been lynched by any Klan members … Read more

Newsmax Makes Stupid Attack On Biden’s Dog Champ à la FDR’s Dog Fala

Some idiot no one has ever heard of at Newsmax, the far-right cable news channel that former President Donald Trump loves, dedicated part of a segment on Friday evening to attacking President Joe Biden’s 12-year-old German Shepherd, Champ. Newsmax Host Attacks Biden’s 12-Year Old Dog Champ: “Looks Like It’s From a Junkyard”: Host Greg Kelly claimed … Read more

Disaffected Republicans Meet To Discuss Forming A New Political Party

Could it be? Is it finally happening? (albeit 5 years too late, IMHO). Reuters reports, Exclusive: Dozens of former Republican officials in talks to form anti-Trump third party: Dozens of former Republican officials, who view the party as unwilling to stand up to former President Donald Trump and his attempts to undermine U.S. democracy, are … Read more