Dem Lawmakers in Chaos 3 Weeks Into Trump's Presidency, Pulling Chuck Schumer in Opposite Directions

Via: Robert in Ohio  •  News & Politics  •  76 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  23 hours ago

“Washington Democratic Rep. Adam Smith told the Journal, “Our brand is toxic in many of the places that we need to win, swing states, swing districts.””

I found the views of insiders in the Democrat Party about what is wrong and the fact that there is little unity in thought on how to fix things to be interesting.   Can Schumer fix it?  Seems unlikely Is the answer to a new direction, message and tactic for the democrat Party going forward...

CBS News poll — Trump has positive approval amid "energetic" opening weeks; seen as doing what he promised

Via: Robert in Ohio  •  News & Politics  •  9 Comments  •  2 weeks ago

“With most describing him as "tough," "energetic," "focused" and "effective" — and as doing what he'd promised during his campaign — President Trump...”

I guess I did not expect that President trump would have positive approval ratings this early in his administration. It has been sort of "What I Said" is "What You See" and that is "What You Get"

Amy Klobuchar Hits Back At Booing Republicans With A Pricey Trump Punchline

Via: Robert in Ohio  •  News & Politics  •  5 Comments  •  1 Like  •  2 weeks ago

“"What is the difference between Greenland and Donald Trump? Greenland is not for sale,””

I never though of Sen Klobuchar as much of a public speaker or performer but she was a superb performer at the recent Washington DC dinner. From the booing, it seems the Republicans are a little thin skinned when on the receiving end of public ridicule They should get used to it as there are a...

Idioms That Only Americans Understand

Via: Robert in Ohio  •  History & Sociology  •  19 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  one month ago

“Though English borrows a lot from other languages, Americans have created plenty of unique sayings. Jump on the bandwagon and learn more about...”

I came across this interesting article that was a pleasant diversion from the hubbub of trash talking from one side to the other concerning the senate hearings, the depressing news of the tragedy in California and the normal crap presented by the news media on a daily basis. Some made me laugh...

When Do We Paint the Town Red?

Via: Robert in Ohio  •  History & Sociology  •  23 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  one month ago

“Going on a big night out is sometimes described as “painting the town red,” but the origins of this phase might have been more literal. When is it...”

"Paint the Town Red"       "Yellow Belly"         "Black Dog of Depression"      "Green Thumb"    All interesting phrases of which there are many, many more and I sometimes wonder where they originated and why.  Do you know?  Do you have other such phrases and their origins? Please share with...

12 Old-Fashioned Jobs Making a Surprise Comeback in 2025

Via: Robert in Ohio  •  News & Politics  •  4 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  2 months ago

““I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.” —Stephen Covey”

Almost daily we hear of jobs disappearing of people being replaced by machines and artificial intelligence. Here is a look at the opposite of all that. Some of these careers (making a comeback) are a real surprise to me but I am very glad to see some of them. I live in the country, and we have...

These 10 Items Got Hit the Hardest by Inflation in 2024

Via: Robert in Ohio  •  News & Politics  •  22 Comments  •  1 Like  •  2 months ago

““We think the Fed will deliver a cut at next week’s December meeting, with market expectations giving them ‘permission’ to do so,” Elyse...”

We heard a lot about inflation in the campaigning leading to the election of President Trump - pro and con.  Experts seem to think that while things have improved in some areas that other critical expense to the American people were hit hard by inflation in 2024 and the end is not clearly in...

Schumer torpedoed by Manchin and Sinema on crucial NLRB vote

Via: Robert in Ohio  •  News & Politics  •  32 Comments  •  1 Like  •  2 months ago

“"Her confirmation would give a lame-duck president control of an independent board well into his successor's term," McConnell added.”

Sen Schumer tried to sneak on in at the last minute but failed to deliver. Looks like the NLRB will have a Trump appointee and a Republican majority beginning in 2025

Maher: Democrats lost due to ‘anti-common sense agenda’

Via: Robert in Ohio  •  News & Politics  •  279 Comments  •  7 Likes  •  3 months ago

““Maybe take the clothes pins off your noses and actually converse with the other half of the country. Stop screaming at people to get with the...”

There is no confusing Bill Maher with a person of the conservative leaning, but he makes a strong case for what went wrong with the Harris campaign strategy. Other prominent Democrats and democratic party supporters have also suggested that the strategy was wrong and that changes are needed

Dream Team or simply a Shit Show

By: Robert in Ohio  •  life choices  •  73 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  3 months ago

“Sen. Lisa Murkowski, who voted to find Trump guilty at his second impeachment trial during his first term, said "I don't think this is a serious...”

A simple survey on the latest announced cabinet picks 1.  Is it a dream team or a shit show? 2.  Which pick shocked you more than all the others? 3.  Which of the nominees do you think will fail to get 50 votes in the Senate? 4.  Is this "shock and awe" so that when some of these picks are...