Apparently we are a 3rd-world country in which governmental transition is now a form of social and political agitation.
Category: Politics
Trump says Merkel made ‘catastrophic mistake’ with refugee policy
Donald Trump isn’t right that often, but he’s correct about Germany’s immigration disaster.
Beheading attire and sexy suicide vests? Satire of ISIS wives stirs anger and praise
LOL! ‘In a clip from the BBC’s “Revolting” TV comedy show, entitled “Real Housewives of ISIS” which aired on Tuesday, one “wife” of a militant fighter in Syria says: “It’s only three days to the beheading and I’ve got no idea what to wear.” “This is my sixth marriage – I have been widowed five…
Term limits for Congress: Would amending the Constitution ‘drain the swamp’?
“Major hurdles stand between the proposed constitutional amendment and its ratification, but proponents argue Americans are ready and asking for the overhaul.” I believe that “Beyond Ready” is the phrase we’re looking for.
If college football is so popular, where are the fans?
This is an easy one: The geniuses at the NCAA moved the cool, fun bowl games off of January 1st, in order to spread them around and get more TV eyeballs. They also broke up the established conference rivalry games and instituted the silly Bowl Championship series and the new mini-playoff, all of which lessen…
New York unveils groundbreaking plan for free college
We do not believe in free college as a principle: It costs taxpayers a lot of money to run universities and the people who use them should pay a larger percentage of the cost; i.e., tuition. However… We highly encourage states that think differently to give the idea a try. Hopefully it will be a…
House Republicans vote to rein in independent ethics office
Because Congress is such a stand-up bunch of folks…
University of Kansas gender identity buttons: Progress on campus?
Your tax dollars pay for this nonsense: “Each person has the right to identify their own pronouns, and we encourage you to ask before assuming someone’s gender. Pronouns matter! Misgendering someone can have lasting consequences, and using the incorrect pronoun can be hurtful, disrespectful, and invalidate someone’s identity.”
Russian ambassador in Turkey killed in gun attack at Ankara photo exhibit
Sorry for Karlov on a personal level, but given Russia’s general douchebaggery in Syria and elsewhere, this isn’t unexpected.
Son-in-law Kushner poised to wield clout in Trump presidency
So, not a fan of the “royal family” approach to the presidency… But Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law, who is Jewish, has made at least one good point: “In my opinion, accusations like ‘racist’ and ‘anti-Semite’ are being thrown around with a carelessness that risks rendering these words meaningless… I know the difference between actual,…