The GOP war on truth itself

John Neely Kennedy, the junior senator from the state of Louisiana, only plays the stereotypical dumb hillbilly character on TV to be relatable to his constituents. He is not a dumb hillbilly. Kennedy graduated from Vanderbilt University and the University of Virginia School of Law before attending University of Oxford (Magdalen College) in Oxford, England. … Read more

Russian asset Donald Trump Jr. tweets unconfirmed reports of the whistleblower’s identity (Updated)

I have previously explained in a series of posts how the conservative media entertainment complex and the Trump administration are amplifying “active measures” (propaganda) practiced by the Russians. See, for example, The conservative media entertainment complex is an ancillary to Russian ‘active measures’ propaganda. Trump’s sycophant allies in Congress are also willing participants in amplifying “active measures” (propaganda) … Read more

‘Against all enemies, foreign and domestic’

Above Photo: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaks truth to power, telling Russian asset Donald Trump, “All roads with you lead to Putin.” Caption: From the U.S. House oath of office, “I, ____, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; … Read more

Trump’s stonewall of Ukraine scandal comes crumblin’ down

Permanent musical accompaniment: When the walls come crumblin’ down. Kurt Volker, the former special envoy to Ukraine who resigned abruptly, testified before lawmakers behind closed doors for more than nine hours [last] Thursday. He provided messages he had exchanged with other diplomats, the president’s personal attorney Rudy Giuliani and a high-level adviser to Ukrainian President … Read more