John Kelly Center of More White House Palace Intrigue
John Kelly reportedly may have allegedly called Trump names, possibly an idiot, maybe…
Monthly Archive: April 2018
Netanyahu: Iran Lied
A stunning announcement from Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in which he revealed Israeli intelligence had acquired a “half ton” of files, data, and even pictures of Iran’s nuclear program.
Avengers: Infinity War Shatters Box Office Record
Avengers: Infinity War came with a lot of hype and buzz, and delivered a record box office, eclipsing the previous record for worldwide opening by a staggering $100M.
Sajid Javid Appointed UK Home Secretary Among Growing Windrush Scandal
While you where sleeping, the UK did some shuffling in the government lead by Prime Minster Theresa May. Amber Rudd has resigned as Home Secretary among a growing immigration scandal, with communities secretary Sajid Javid elevated to the post.
Public Education in the United States, Part I
One of these things is not like the other.
Okay, actually, almost none of these things are like the others.
Kabul Blasts’ Dead Include Journalists
At least 25 are dead In Kabul after a twin bombing, the second blast timed to hit responding rescue workers and press. Among the dead and wounded are at least 8 journalist.
T-Mobile and Sprint Announce Merger Attempt, Again
Hoping the third time is the charm for both companies to merge in a way that appeases Washington regulators, T-Mobile and Sprint announced the latest attempt to merge into what would be a more formidable third-place challenger to AT&T and Verizon.
Absent President Donald Trump, White House Correspondents’ Dinner Stirs Controversy
What the 2018 White House Correspondents’ Dinner lacked in sitting presidents and celebrities, it more than made up for in controversy, centered around headlining comedian Michelle Wolf:
#IndependentBookstoreDay
#IndependentBookstoreDay is upon. After a week in which Amazon, a main force is the decline of bookstores announced their quarterly profits, the independent-minded bibliophiles now have their day. Or at least, one day.
Retroactive: This Week in Ordinary Times
This edition of Retroactive: This Week in Ordinary Times: Twitter as a positive thing, Conservatives needing work on their messaging, a harsh critique of Tennessee’s General Assembly, Trumpism and Reagan’s GOP, and a new staff writer for Ordinary Times introduces herself.
RedState’s Culling of Trump Critics *UPDATED*
The question now is, what conservative outlets will remain open to criticizing the President, despite the dollars to be made in not doing so? What market, if any, is there for a loyal opposition from the right to the President and his hardcore followers?
Cohen pleads the fifth! You know what that means? Nothing.
Michael Cohen says he will invoke the fifth amendment to avoid answering questions in the Stormy Daniels civil case. Does that mean he has something to hide?
North and South Korea Pledge Peace
Technically still at war, the leaders of North and South Korea met at the Demilitarized Zone, shook hands, and symbolically crossed the low concrete barrier to start a historic summit.
Let’s Dispel the Myth That Trumpism Is Destroying “Reagan’s GOP”
If the greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he isn’t real, the GOP’s greatest trick is convincing working Americans that literally destroying the federal government is in their best interests.
Linky Friday: Food, Guns & Family
This Week: Family, Food, Mindspace, Health, Transportation, and Weapons!
Amazon More Than Doubles Quarterly Profits
We are going to need some new terminology for dominance in a business sector. Amazon, already the undisputed king of E-commerce, now commands 43 cents of every dollar spent online.
