#37

You're right. I should have said: "To lull Democrats into a false sense of security" even as our elections become increasingly manipulated by Republicans.

And those same Republicans would like eventually to eliminate elections completely. You know, they're increasingly correct when they claim: "we're not a democracy".

Will cops EVER say they have enough funding?

Then what are all these elections for?
???

#6 | POSTED BY SNOOFY

To lull the masses into a false sense of security.

"while 58% disavow the term"

I'd guess that at least 1/3 of those are lying.

Like a major movement to inform the country that "Not my President" and a POTUS candidate who requests that all Dems refuse to accept the results of an election. See, that's the problem and you are a major component of it. Both sides do shady things all the time to stay in power. Heck, Liberals continue to tell people to ignore laws because the people doing so benefit the Dem party. It's really, really sad to see people pointing fingers while ignoring, beyond any doubt and all empirical evidence, that their side does it too...just as much.

#14

You sure spend a lot of time projecting the actions of Republicans onto the Democrats. Both sides are NOT doing what you've described in any substantial way. That's only happening from Republicans.

it's just a fantastic illustration.

#10 | POSTED BY HUMTAKE

And you've got it fantastically backwards.

Cons believe that labor should benefit the bottom lines of the employers, for the lowest possible price. Such that it adds to the coffers of the wealthy share holders with no concern for society at all.

Libs believe labor should earn more to the benefit of the individual laborer... The people actually doing the work. Which actually does help society as it increases the standard of living for the majority.

Trump has surrounded himself with cartoon villains.

For the ignorant libbies here: 'While often categorized as a democracy, the United States is more accurately defined as a constitutional federal republic.'

#7 | POSTED BY MSGT

I have always defined the U.S. as a representative republic. But when fair elections are gone.. when freedom of and from religion is gone.. when freedom of speech is gone, or only replaced by lies, and considering that the only part of the constitution that conservatives really give any credence is the 2nd amendment, we will be a fascist federal republic soon enough.

Especially with our new "originalist" SCOTUS, as the founders originally intended, in the end, mostly wealthy or religious white conservative males will enjoy the privilege's of the Bill of Rights. Women, people of color, and the poor will generally be left with scraps.

"defund" the police was such an unfortunate talking point to what originated as a good idea. Anyone with half a brain understands, the actual point is that law enforcement needs to be reformed. ...More mental health services, drug rehab services, etc... less revolving jail cells, less bullying of suspects, etc.. This is what is actually needed. Sadly, most law enforcement agencies, especially rural agencies are receiving increased funding to simply hire more cops, build more jail cells, and push more people around the system.

My own county, and several counties surrounding me, have received substantial increases in funding since the George Floyd protests. Yet local crime continues to increase. It seems to me that adding more cops has only added more harassment. And you don't dare speak out against their power, or you become a target.

#13

Yaaawwwnnn...

Let me know when the DOJ actually charges anyone important.

"Christian nationalism could be a political loser."

I could only be a political loser if votes still matter after they take control.

Another likely eventual headline:

January 6th Committee Becomes Irrelevant After November 8th

And for its entire existence, it has not mattered to the people who needed to pay the most attention. It has only mattered to the choir.

US Dollar at a 20 Year High While Russia Crumbles

Thank goodness! Now I can afford that Russian vacation I always wanted! /s

FAR too little. And far too late.

They will report and fight.

#4 | POSTED BY EFFETEPOSER

Today they're buying plane tickets and Googling "how to leave Russia".

What they should be doing is lynching Putin.

Who needs these people worse, the military or the corporate oligarchs seeking wage slaves?

Perhaps we should be thinking about how to maintain our strong military with fewer personnel.

Republicans don't need "a majority" of Latino voters. They just need a large enough percentage to shift to a win. And I think Republicans have made pretty significant gains among socially conservative Latinos. Democrats take Latinos for granted at their own peril.

I'm shocked we haven't had any comments from all those...
#7 | POSTED BY JOHNNY_HOTSAUCE

I'm not. Damn fascists.

The right has no interest in actually solving this issue. They simply want to keep using it to stir up their base. It's a shame this issue and these people continue to be used as political fodder. When is someone going to write some serious and comprehensive immigration reform?

#5 | POSTED BY LAMPLIGHTER

I know enough about some of my neighbors here, that their yard signs tell me exactly who NOT to vote for. If it's in those yards, there's a fascist behind the name.

#14

Haha! I bet Jeffybell doesn't answer that!

The optimism (delusion?) of democrats on this site constantly amazes me. But I still hope you're right. Because to be wrong this time will most certainly mean the end of our representative republic.

"The Newsroom"

Obligatory:

FTA: "the network risks damaging its credibility as a news organization that can be counted on to tell the truth even when its viewers do not want to hear it"

CNN has already had trouble with this for years. They might as well go full corporate, and get the ratings and profits, as well.

Anyone who thinks they've been getting serious and honest news from the big three on cable should have been reevaluating their viewing habits a long time ago. Like most any big business, it's all about the revenue and profits.. nothing to do with honesty.

On an obscure side note, I wish HBO would bring back the series "The Newsroom".