Doublethink is a process of indoctrination whereby the subject is expected to simultaneously accept two mutually contradictory beliefs as correct, often in contravention to one's own memories or sense of reality. Doublethink is related to, but differs from, hypocrisy....
Until now, I didn't know it was physically possible to laugh one's ass off while also shake in fear. Until lately, I didn't have to read the "deep thoughts" of Donald Trump Jr. Science will someday isolate the gene responsible...
It used to be, not too long ago, that if you went around advocating the execution of the Speaker of the House and accusing the former Secretary of State of being a child murderer, you would pretty much be...
The warring tribes mentality which Fox News brings to politics escalated up another notch this morning with a depiction of Merrick Garland juxtaposed with images of parents at school board meeting covered in crosshairs. A voiceover intoned, "You have...
We certainly could use some comic relief right now, with the right-wing self-immolating due to the sleaziness of one Matt Gaetz. So thank you John Boehner for giving us something genuinely hilarious to read about life in Washington. You've...
Whelp, someone over at Faux News must have flipped a switch or unplugged Tucker and plugged him back in, because he has suddenly turned on a dime from the position that Kevin McCarthy is the illegitimate spawn of Satan...
This was taken directly from the column of the master satirist, Andy Borowitz, in the New Yorker.  We've all had a hell of a week watching the Kavanaugh train wreck unfold and sometimes it helps to see some humor...
Welcome to the new majority of the majority, the one that favors impeachment proceedings. Per the Daily Beast: The majority of the House Democratic caucus now supports an impeachment inquiry against President Trump, with Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL) becoming the...
It's good that I-Ron the Goddess of Irony has decided to rejoin us in this world, because the very definition of irony is getting twisted, bent and warped beyond recognition. Today, Kevin McCarthy decided to pat himself on the...
I am going to stretch a bit as I retake my place here, having been on extended medical leave for well over two weeks. I have to stretch in order to loosen up the sword sticking out of my...

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Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. In fact, it's the only thing that ever has.

— Margaret Mead