A bit of confession, here. I do believe in God, although not in the sense of Him being a cosmic bellhop, who will grant your desires if only you bee-leave, ala the prosperity consciousness grifters. My concept is more...
Heaven help us all if the further deterioration of American politics is contingent upon Kevin McCarthy taking a stance for decency, not to mention common sense, but that is where we are. That is exactly the corner into which...
There's nothing wrong with living in a world of make believe, if you know that's what you're doing. A healthy fantasy life is a good thing. But expecting the same dashed dream to resurrect and become real again and...
Clear your calendar for Sunday and Monday and stock up on canned stew and peaches, the "global rewiring" is about to take place. Whut? I knew you would say that. Here, let me show you the latest missive being...
QAnon can't be Qkilled, but it can mutate into a new form, a bit like the Borg, apparently. At present, if you're a QAnon-er awaiting the Second Coming of Donald Trump in Washington, that plot line is wearing a...
Jacob Chansley, the QAnon Shaman, is a colorful cultural figure, very much the MAGA Paul Bunyan of his time. Likewise his lawyer, Albert Watkins, is known for his equally colorful comments, such as how his client is one of...
The clip you're about to see is going around the internet and the salient question is "This is satire, right?" To the yous and mes, yes, to people who think that Hillary really is out there in the backyard...
What's new is old and what's old is new. Changing the very structure of how democracy works by a group of fanatics seeking to take over elective offices in order to proselytize their outre beliefs is not a new...
Religious extremists are dangerous. Demagogues have always known that and sought to harness that dark passion for their own benefit. And the exclusionary nature of any religion or cult makes it not only possible to demonize anyone outside the...
Shortly after the January 6 insurrection Kevin McCarthy pretended he never heard of QAnon and that he wasn't even sure how to pronounce the name. Forget about feigning distancing now, Donald Trump has brought QAnon right into the fold....

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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