Who is Pete Hegseth, the pro-Israel Fox News host picked to head Pentagon?

Via: Bob Nelson  •  News & Politics  •  9 Comments  •  1 Like  •  one week ago

“Trump nominates Hegseth, pro-Israel and Iran hawk, as the next defence secretary”

This is interesting because it's Al Jazeera. The Qatari news agency is pretty much an Arab mouthpiece, along the lines of Fox for MAGA. About as reliable. This makes me think they're scrambling to find a line palatable to Trump.

Sorry, World

Via: Bob Nelson  •  News & Politics  •  26 Comments  •  8 Likes  •  one week ago

“Introducing the least diplomatic diplomat ever.”

There are two reasons for picking nominees: competence and fealty. Does anyone seriously believe that Trumps nominees have been chosen for their expertise?  You can almost hear the Donald screaming "IN YOUR FACE!!!"

Kari Lake Outraged That Republicans Are Suddenly Accepting Election Results

Via: Bob Nelson  •  News & Politics  •  12 Comments  •  6 Likes  •  one week ago

“"I no longer recognize my Republican Party," the two-time loser said.”

This woman is such a ditz - such a flagrant ditz - that she managed to lose in the midst of a Republican avalanche. Republicans should be celebrating. They have the Senate, without Kari Lake. Double win!

Trump demands Senate bypass votes to confirm appointees

Via: Bob Nelson  •  News & Politics  •  42 Comments  •  5 Likes  •  5 days ago

“Under the US Constitution, the Senate must vote to approve nominations made by the president for senior executive positions, such as cabinet posts...”

This news was on Al Jazeera this morning. Since I NEVER accept Al Jazeera as a single source, I went looking for a more reliable one. Le Monde is a very good, very reliable source. 

Democracy in Action

By: Bob Nelson  •  News & Politics  •  120 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  one week ago

“Many forms of Government have been tried, and will be tried in this world of sin and woe. No one pretends that democracy is perfect or all-wise....”

I've read many post-mortems since the election, including those here on NT's Front Page. Here are two others that are worth reading:   Maureen Dowd, venomous as always: Democrats and the Case of Mistaken Identity Politics   Amanda Taub's imagery is clever: America’s Wobbly Democracy But......

No, US voters, you don't need to choose between Harris and Trump

Via: Bob Nelson  •  News & Politics  •  17 Comments  •  3 weeks ago

“American 'democracy' is a sweet illusion meant to convince the gullible that party 1 is different from party 1a.”

VW To Close At Least 3 Plants in Germany

Via: Bob Nelson  •  Environment/Climate  •  12 Comments  •  3 weeks ago

The Surest Way To Become A Monster Is To Imagine You're A Hero

Via: Bob Nelson  •  News & Politics  •  6 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  3 weeks ago

“If we flatter ourselves by pretending we're Bonhoeffer, we'll probably wind up acting like Niemöller. But if we can face up to the fact that we're...”

Bezos, Trump, and the Failure of Democracy

Via: Bob Nelson  •  News & Politics  •  2 Comments  •  3 weeks ago

“We are witnessing a watershed moment. Democracy is failing because the rule of law has been broken. And everyone is about to realize it. All at once.”

Nazi Shit (intra Ecclesiam Nulla Salus)

Via: Bob Nelson  •  News & Politics  •  209 Comments  •  12 Likes  •  4 weeks ago

This election could be America's last. The fascist candidate has stated that his people will ensure that.