Splitting the GOP would have political consequences. But Trumpism is a grotesque aberration. He is destroying the GOP’s credibility, respectability, and ability to win elections. The country needs a small-government, pro-business party separate from the Trump movement. Read story here. Return [...]
Archive for May, 2021
May 13th, 2021 - 9:32 pm § in News Media, Politics
Seattle Times rips Sawant, urges signing recall petition
Dr. Steve Schwartz, founder of this blog, didn’t think much Kshama Sawant. See, e.g., his postings here, here, here, here, here, and here. That’s just a small sampling; for more, enter “Sawant” in the search function, and be prepared for a deluge. Steve really had no use for[...]
Covid-19 is pushing up Washington bridge tolls
Fewer people driving, but construction bonds to pay = higher tolls. That’s the story facing Washington state drivers who utilize the SR-520 floating bridge (photo, left), the Seattle SR-99 tunnel, or the Tacoma Narrows bridge (photo below), the Seattle Post-Intelligencer said on Thursday, May [...]
May 13th, 2021 - 10:36 am § in Law and Courts
Support some of your local police
A lot of cops are fine. Probably the vast majority of them. We shouldn’t defund them. We need them to protect us from criminals, drunk drivers, coyotes and biting dogs, etc. Furthermore, the work they do — when done properly — is difficult and sometimes hazardous, so we should show[...]
May 13th, 2021 - 12:01 am § in Politics
Washington State outlaws displaying guns in public buildings and at protests
“Openly carrying guns and other weapons are now prohibited at the Washington state Capitol and public protests statewide, under a measure signed into law Wednesday by Gov. Jay Inslee,” the Associated Press reported on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Read story here. “The new law, which &#[...]
May 12th, 2021 - 11:42 pm § in Donald Trump, Politics
GOP Rep. calls Capitol riot “a normal tourist visit” (video)
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May 12th, 2021 - 11:35 pm § in Donald Trump, Politics
Just because they’re retired generals and admirals doesn’t mean they have any brains
“A group of more than 120 retired military officers have written President Joe Biden to tell him his election was less than legitimate – while questioning his mental acuity,” the U.K.-based tabloid Daily Mail reported on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Read their story here, and Huffington P[...]
Ex-NSA hacker says Putin behind pipeline hack
A former National Security Agency hacker believes Putin “is connected to the actions of DarkSide,” a criminal gang based in Russian the FBI says carried out the cyberattack that shut down half the U.S. east coast’s petroleum supply, CNBC reported on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. DarkSid[...]
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May 12th, 2021 - 12:57 pm § in Misc.
5/12/21 headlines
Liz Cheney Ousted She’s loudly booed when she says, “We can’t let Trump destroy our democracy” Read story here Stock Market Selloff Deepens On Inflation Fears Dow falls another 681 points Read story here U.N. WARNS OF “FULL-SCALE WAR” between�[...]