We had a lot on our plate this week. Even the threat of nuclear war from Pyongyang faded away thanks to a humanitarian crisis, tax reform, health care reform, and disrespectful football players who helped make this a memorable week in politics. Where to start with the amazing things we learned? Let’s begin with an evolving disaster in Puerto Rico and go from there. Amazing … [Read more...] about Amazing Things We Learned from Politics in Just One Week
Republicans
Two Party System Failed You and Your Family Again
You got suckered. The two party system failed you. It turned the first 100 days of Donald Trump into a partisan nightmare that ended with the GOP's surrender to Democrats. You lost because our two party system provides for lawmakers and their politics, not you and your family. Two party system farce fails you There is a very good reason they call it a system. The spending … [Read more...] about Two Party System Failed You and Your Family Again
RNC Great Again Survey: GOP Doesn’t Understand Greatness
The RNC Make America Great Again survey showed up in my mailbox one day after the Republican Party repealed its self-proclaimed mission to replace Obamacare. The appeal to greatness was printed in big, bold letters. The survey asked about optimism. It talked about being proud. The RNC asked for a donation to help get the job done. My anger over what happened on Friday turned to … [Read more...] about RNC Great Again Survey: GOP Doesn’t Understand Greatness
Repeal, Replace, Dismantle, Destroy Won’t Sell ACA Fix
With the nation at their mercy Republicans are about to blow the mission they staked their reputation to the instant Democrats passed the Affordable Care Act. We’ve heard the buzzwords: repeal, replace, dismantle. We might as well add destroy. The press isn’t great, but how could it be? Republicans will be lucky to make this sale to themselves not because their ideas are bad, … [Read more...] about Repeal, Replace, Dismantle, Destroy Won’t Sell ACA Fix
Integrity Is For Losers, Political Office for Winners
America hates losers. Our reputation comes from winning. We give consolation prizes for second best. Cities even throw parades for losing sports teams, but deep down we know what these things are: celebrations of shame. Whether or not the good fight was fought with integrity, a loss makes you a loser. Losers have integrity, winners get political office Americans go to … [Read more...] about Integrity Is For Losers, Political Office for Winners