Trump administration agrees to settlement with family of Jan. 6 rioter Ashli Babbitt

The Trump administration has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by the family of Ashli Babbitt, a Trump supporter who was killed when she tried to storm the House Speaker's lobby during the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol, according to media reports. Babbitt's family filed the lawsuit in...

Trump reveals he fell for MS-13 obvious photoshop

“So look—I know that I’ve made a lot of fun here, but in all seriousness, the fact that the President of the United States, the guy with the nuclear...”

Normally I would say that Trump is just doing his thing ... pushing his bullshit no matter how absurd and never, ever backing down. However, after what I have observed Trump do in his first 100 days, I think it is indeed possible that Trump is this stupid.

Transgenders in women's sports: Trans swimmer wins five women's gold medals | Fox News

“Transgender swimmer Ana Caldas, 47, dominated five women's races at the U.S. Masters Swimming Spring National Championship in Texas.”

King Charles III to open Parliament at end of May, Carney says

Vibrant snapshots of China during Labor Day holiday

Trump budget proposes $1 trillion for defense, slashes education, foreign aid, environment, health and public assistance

Donald Trump's Approval Rating Collapses With Rural Americans - Newsweek

“Rural voters have long been a cornerstone of Trump's base, and any slippage in their support could have major implications for future Republican...”

Beijing assessing Washington offer for trade negotiations

Trump sends Carney a congratulatory basket of deported children

“Relax it's satire ...”

Rubio condemns German intelligence’s decision to classify far-right party AfD as extremist

The Green Paradox: When Democrats Embrace Free Trade, Environmentalism Suffers

“How can Democrats reconcile these competing priorities?”

The Democratic Party, once a bastion of environmental advocacy, now finds itself caught in a perplexing paradox. While preaching the gospel of environmental sustainability, it simultaneously champions free trade policies that fuel the very consumption patterns threatening our planet. This...

MAGA’s War on Science

“Why do these people believe that ignorance is strength?”

Why would anyone think this is good for America? Fortunately, we have lots of MAGA_True_Believers©, so we'll surely get a clear explanation. I mean... we won't just get dodge-and-derail. We'll get clear explanations. We always get clear thoughts always from the NT MAGA...

Trump Argues Toy Shortages Easily Overcome By Making Servants Dance

It will be the Holidays... so let them eat cake.

Hitting vulnerable families from all sides, and then telling them to be less materialistic

“Many consumers buy cheap things because that's what they can afford”

Many elderly live exclusively from Social Security. Many younger people live from paycheck to paycheck. Their grandkids and kids don't have "30 dolls". When will MAGA_True_Believers© understand (duh!!!) that a billionaire has no idea how they live?

Democrats Face 'Major Wake-up Call' as Trump Trounces Them in Polling - Newsweek

“Despite his declining approval ratings and record-low popularity, recent polls show Donald Trump continues to be trusted more than the Democratic...”

Trump's First 100 Days: Corruption, Chaos, and Cruelty

“Donald Trump and his administration have waged an all-out assault on America's founding principles over the president's first 100 days in office.”

introduction to fascism 101 ...

‘A lot of aborted fetus debris’

“Certifiable whackjob Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is now claiming that there is “a lot of aborted fetus debris” in the vaccine that protects against...”

Just make shit up. MAGA will believe anything. No evidence required. 

Trump defunds PBS and NPR in shocking late-night order behind closed doors

“U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order calling for an end to taxpayer funding for NPR and PBS, an escalation of his...”

McCarthyism revives in a new disguise: China Daily editorial

March 9, 1954...Murrow's Historic McCarthy Broadcast + An Editorial

“First the story of the March 9, 1954 "See It Now" broadcast, followed by a rare but timely Eyes Of A Generation Editorial. On March 9, 1954, Edward...”

BUZZ NOTE: There is a video of part of Edward R Murrow delivering his famous broadcast embedded in this article that can be accessed by clicking on the SEEDED CONTENT link just below this message, which will open the original source article. 

Spring Artistically Portrayed by Man, Albeit "Nature is the Art of God"

Hickory Run, Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania © A. Mac/A.G. © A. Mac/A.G.

The Fracturing of Democracy - A Chronicle of Continuing Trauma.

“Saturday, April 19th Find a Rally--Stand Together, Stand Out, Stand Up”

The Constitution only holds when people follow the instructions within. Trump desires to be king, so he deals in not merely bad faith but unfaith, or maybe anti-faith. According to the Trump Regime the Constitution of the United States is a code to get around, not to be followed. This is...

Our Hearts Bleed for the 1%

“Beat the drum slowly and play the fife lowly ...”

The dollar is crashing.  Yup imports will cost more but exports are more attractive. Gold seems to be going through a rough patch, too.  If that safe haven has become shaky then the 1% is definitely in trouble.  Not much yet but the trend is in the wrong direction.  Are we going to see more...

Trump Ruins America - The Never Ending Story

@GeraldoRivera · 8h Good night and good luck fellow share holders. It’s going to be a rocky tomorrow. ============================================================================ NEW YORK (The Borowitz Report)—Offering a remedy to last week’s devastating...

Yeti on the Trading Floor

“What happens to the global world order if the United States defaults on sovereign debt?”

While everyone’s angst focuses on Trump shifting economic policy toward a more protectionist neo-merchantilism, the true imminent danger to the global economy is being ignored.  Half of the Federal deficit is now spent on servicing the sovereign debt.  The United States is now spending more on...

The Fracturing of Democracy - A Chronicle of Continuing Trauma. Part 3 Another Glimmer of Hope

“A core principle behind Hands Off! is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential...”

Saturday, April 5th, 2025, Hands Off!, an organization dedicated to slowing and stopping the Trump administration's push to, well, as far as I can tell, ruin the nation, is organizing nationwide a nationwide protest rally. From The organizations website: On April 5, national and local...

The Fracturing of Democracy - A Chronicle of Continuing Trauma. Part 2 A Glimmer of Hope

“It is not a question of Left or Right, It is a question of Right and Wrong”

Senator Cory Booker rose and spoke for over 25 hours in defense of governmental institutions, the work that they do, and the specific effects that the Trump Administration and DOGE is having on real people throughout the country as he asserts power he does not have illegally and...

The Fracturing of Democracy - A Chronicle of Continuing Trauma

“Welcome home, Orwellianism. Trump will lawfare the lawfare right out of you.”

Step Right Up! Step Right Up!  Look right here at the wholesale fracturing of Democratic ideals, the Rule of Law, and the common decency to mind your own business.  This Multipart Drama has not yet completed playing out. The show is already in progress so hurry up and buy your tickets at the...

Spring Song

Fuck that woodchuck....

Trump Ruins America - 1st Day Of Spring Edition

“"They want 1939 Germany, they're going to get 1789 France if they keep fucking around."”

VET SPEAKS TRUTH TO POWER VIDEO AT https://x.com/maddenifico/status/19024858332794881 "They want 1939 Germany, they're going to get 1789 France if they keep fucking around." ============================================================================= "God is greed, meet the new religion"...