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The Big Brag

June 18, 2026June 18, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

You say Big Lie; I say Big Brag. Let’s call the whole thing off. Continue reading The Big Brag

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He Knows We Hate Him

June 17, 2026June 17, 2026 cassandraisright

It’s the other war he will never win. Continue reading He Knows We Hate Him

Bigotry, Jamie O, LBGTQ Rights, MAGA, Political Crack, The Darnold1 Comment

Ain’t That America Vs. That Ain’t America

June 15, 2026June 15, 2026 JCO

One American vision is about inclusion and community, another is about hate, greed, and power. Continue reading Ain’t That America Vs. That Ain’t America

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It’s Not The Cage Fight, It’s The Corruption, Stupid

June 15, 2026June 15, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

The Insult Comedian turns 80 and brings what John McCain called “human cockfighting” to the White House. Continue reading It’s Not The Cage Fight, It’s The Corruption, Stupid

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It’s The Incompetence, Stupid

June 9, 2026June 9, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

MAGA is a fucked up movement led by dipshits and dunces. Continue reading It’s The Incompetence, Stupid

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A Presidency Spiraling Out

June 8, 2026June 8, 2026 JCO

Believe it or not, Trump appears to be getting worse. Still, some parts of the media continue to refuse to see it. Continue reading A Presidency Spiraling Out

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The Fallacy Of Mending Broken Eggs

June 5, 2026June 5, 2026 JCO

The old America is gone. The Democrats’ job is not to try to fix it, but to create a new one. Continue reading The Fallacy Of Mending Broken Eggs

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Todd Blanche Is A Fuck Up

June 2, 2026June 3, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

You say screw up; I say fuck up. Let’s call the whole thing off. Continue reading Todd Blanche Is A Fuck Up

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Ignore The Crazy Guy Behind The Curtain

June 1, 2026June 1, 2026 JCO

The establishment doesn’t want to deal with Trump’s madness, including much of the media. Continue reading Ignore The Crazy Guy Behind The Curtain

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Bigger Than Elvis

June 1, 2026May 31, 2026 cassandraisright

A primer on The Concert That Wasn’t and how Trump stole at least $100 million from the official 250th birthday committee. Continue reading Bigger Than Elvis

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Mama We’re All Trumpy Now

May 29, 2026May 29, 2026 JCO

Trump’s conspiratorial mindset has infected the entire nation. Continue reading Mama We’re All Trumpy Now

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Texas Trump Triumphs

May 28, 2026May 28, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Dear Texans: Vote against the crook, it’s important. Continue reading Texas Trump Triumphs

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Donald Trump Is A Fuck Up

May 26, 2026May 26, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Failing upward with the Insult Comedian. Continue reading Donald Trump Is A Fuck Up

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Top Ten Things I Never Want To Hear From Republicans Again

May 21, 2026May 21, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Enough with the bluster and bullshit. Musical commentary by 10cc, Billie Holiday, George Harrison, Randy Newman, Frank Sinatra, Don Henley, Natalie Cole, Sly & The Family Stone, Mike Post, and Jethro Tull.

Continue reading Top Ten Things I Never Want To Hear From Republicans Again

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I Could Have Droned All Night

May 20, 2026May 20, 2026 cassandraisright

Trump’s “gift” to future presidents is also where he intends to hide out after the 2028 general election. Continue reading I Could Have Droned All Night

Adrastos, Language, Law/Justice, MAGA, Political Crack, The Darnold

Slush Funds Are OKIYAR

May 19, 2026May 19, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

The MAGA corruption, it burns. Continue reading Slush Funds Are OKIYAR

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A Tour Of The Stupid Lies

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026 JCO

A brief look at the more notable of the many lies flying around the White House these days. Continue reading A Tour Of The Stupid Lies

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Shecky’s Quick Hitters: Pick Yourself Up

May 14, 2026May 14, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

This time: Pep talk, the interior decorator in chief, reality show transportation secretary, and The Clownfish does 60 Minutes Continue reading Shecky’s Quick Hitters: Pick Yourself Up

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Ratbags & Gladrags

May 12, 2026May 12, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Rod Stewart praises King Charles for handbagging Trump. Continue reading Ratbags & Gladrags

Parenthetical, Political Crack, The Darnold

The Grift Goes On Forever

May 5, 2026May 5, 2026 rcb30

Give us $100. Borrow somebody’s phone to call someone who cares. Cameos by Billy Joel and Robert Earl Keen. Continue reading The Grift Goes On Forever

Immoral Values, Jamie O, Law/Justice, Lost Cause, Political Crack, Race, Supreme Court, The Darnold1 Comment

What Kind Of Country Do You Want?

May 1, 2026April 30, 2026 JCO

The never-ending struggle that makes up a lot of our history. Continue reading What Kind Of Country Do You Want?

Adrastos, Fog Of History, Political Crack, The Darnold

Ballroom Blitz

April 27, 2026April 27, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

After the nerd prom was interrupted by gunfire, Trump bragged about his place in history and his fakakata ballroom. Continue reading Ballroom Blitz

Adrastos, Diary, Fog Of History, MAGA, Political Crack, The Darnold

MAGA’S Magical Thinking

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

You say psychotic state; I say magical thinking. Let’s call the whole thing off. Continue reading MAGA’S Magical Thinking

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Quote Of The Day: Mar-a-Lago Mafia Edition

April 21, 2026April 21, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Senator Jon Ossoff on Trump administration corruption. The MAGA greed, it burns. Continue reading Quote Of The Day: Mar-a-Lago Mafia Edition

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The 25th Amendment As Intervention

April 16, 2026April 16, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

A 25th Amendment removal of Trump may not be possible but it’s a helluva campaign issue. Continue reading The 25th Amendment As Intervention

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The Madman Theory

April 9, 2026April 9, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Is there method to Trump’s madness? No, he’s just crazy and stupid.

Continue reading The Madman Theory

Cassandra, Immoral Values, Iran, Political Crack, Stupid Republican Tricks, The Darnold

The Worst Day In American History

April 8, 2026April 8, 2026 cassandraisright

It doesn’t matter what happened or happens after he made that post. Continue reading The Worst Day In American History

Adrastos, Legal Docket, MAGA, Political Crack, Television, The Darnold

Bondi’s Mission Impossible

April 7, 2026April 7, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

Bondi is out. The identity of her successor is irrelevant: The Insult Comedian is the real Attorney General. Continue reading Bondi’s Mission Impossible

Jamie O, Political Crack, Race, The Darnold

It’s The Racism, Stupid

April 6, 2026April 6, 2026 JCO

Everyone can stop pretending Trumpism isn’t white nationalism. Continue reading It’s The Racism, Stupid

Adrastos, Iran, Language, Political Crack, The Darnold

The Bluster & Bullshit War

April 6, 2026April 6, 2026 Peter Adrastos Athas

The truth is not Trump’s middle name. Continue reading The Bluster & Bullshit War

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