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It’s Memorial Day here in the United States, a day for remembering those who’ve given their lives in war to protect America. And what better way to honor them than by edging ever closer to full on combat with not … Continue reading The Monday Politics Thread Remembers
In the summer of 1918, American doughboys finally joined the desperate battles raging in France during World War I’s climactic days. Meanwhile, the 339th Infantry waited across the English Channel to join them. Dubbed “Detroit’s Own,” the 339th consisted of … Continue reading How We Got Here: American Polar Bears Meet the Bolsheviks
♫ As the young men move out into the battle zone He feels good, with God you’re never alone He feels tired and he lays on his bed Hopes the men will find courage in the words that he said … Continue reading The Weekend Politics Remembers What No One Dares Forget
Guys, we have a Spy. There is someone Spying on us right now. That Disqus thing you had to click through in order to comment today? Just trying to root out the Spy. I have acquired a top secret photograph … Continue reading The Friday Politics Thread Has A Spy
Things are lookin’ up for the Kush! FLASH! Sweet Lady Justice has come calling at the door of one Jared Kushner, Boy Adventurer. Yes, our bold lad has finally received his security clearance after that rotten, scheming Kelly took it … Continue reading The Thursday Politics Thread Get Its Access Back
In the primaries, that is. Women have won primaries in a number of races, which is heartening. Here’s hoping the good news continues for those races. Another hasty politics thread brought to you by Sokudoningyou. Mayor McSquirrel rule continues to … Continue reading The Wednesday Politics Thread Sees History Being Made
Let’s be clear: if those Democrats who voted for Haspel had voted against her, she would not have been confirmed. — jeremy scahill (@jeremyscahill) May 17, 2018 Need I say more? Over at the official Leftorium website (yes, there’s a … Continue reading The Leftorium Endorses Torture
In case of constitutional crisis, break the comment count record. This hasty Tuesday Politics Thread brought to you by Uvular and myself. Mayor McSquirrel rule as always remains in effect. Continue reading This Tuesday Politics Thread Is Not a Drill
As I was absent from the magic of politics for the last few days I don’t have a clever header for you today (and yes, I can hear you saying “she never has a clever header”, I walked right in … Continue reading The Monday Politics Thread Wades Back In
Nationalism is power-hunger tempered by self-deception. Actions are held to be good or bad, not on their own merits, but according to who does them, and there is almost no kind of outrage — torture, the use of hostages, forced … Continue reading The Weekend Politics Thread Sets Things Right
Good morning everyone, and Happy Friday! Wow, our president sure is gullible and stupid. Anyway, let’s check headlines… Whew, the first Google News item is about the British Royal wedding. Seems calm and pointless so far. Next we have…oh god! … Continue reading The Friday Politics Thread Cancels Talks With North Kinja
Politocadoes, There was too much news yesterday. Too much to properly process. Let’s see: 2500 pages worth of Don Jr’s senate testimony was released regarding the Trump Tower investigation The Mueller Investigation subpoenaed Roger Stone’s social media advisor. Trump released … Continue reading The Thursday Politics Thread IN Codename: Crossfire Hurricane
I am still home ill but wanted to make their was a viable Political Thread for today:) but it was difficult because the WordPress app is down. So I had to do this in html. I linked last night’s primary … Continue reading This Wednesday Political Post Is Gearing up for Midterms
This week on the Leftorium, we take a look at: Democratic lawmakers’ general reluctance to condemn Israel for the latest deadly attacks at the Gaza border (juxtaposed with Chuck Schumer commending Trump on relocating the Embassy to Jerusalem). Gina Haspel … Continue reading The Leftorium for This Week
Sorry, no jokes today, it doesn’t seem right to talk about anything other than the protests connected to the new US embassy in Jerusalem, and not even I’m going to treat that lightly. We sent Jared and Ivanka to smile … Continue reading Tuesday Politics Thread
May 4, 1970 saw America’s tensions over the Vietnam War explode into violence. Shortly after Richard Nixon authorized an American “incursion” into Cambodia, thus expanding the war he’d pledged to end, backlash erupted on college campuses across the country. Unexpectedly, … Continue reading How We Got Here: The Hard Hats Strike Back
Sometimes it takes all of my metaphorical and a good deal of my actual strength to get up and face another week. Will this be the week we start a new war? Will the economy take a tumble it can’t … Continue reading The Monday Politics Thread Gets Ready for More
What would “Happy Mother’s Day” mean once free from patriarchy? Continue reading (M)Other’s Day: Removing the Male Gaze
Note: Didn’t have time to research my planned subject this week; here, then, is a post combining two of my old blog posts on everyone’s favorite President. Richard Nixon took office with a bold strategy to end the Vietnam War. … Continue reading How We Got Here: The State Department and the Madman
♪ It took a short walk and a talk To change the rules of engagement While you searched frantically for reverse And them claiming That virtue never tested is no virtue at all And so I lost my ignorance ♪ … Continue reading The Weekend Politics Thread Tells Its Better Angels to Go to Hell
Good morning everyone, and Happy Friday! Considering how much dirt we as citizens already have on Trump, can you imagine how much Mueller has. I’m starting to think that investigating Trump is easier than winning a game of Clue. “It … Continue reading The Friday Politics Thread Gets Its Upvotes From Russia
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