The Mueller Report, Presented by AG William Barr: Discussion Thread
AG Barr gives presser prior to releasing the redacted Mueller Report. Talk about it here.
Category: Politics
Don’t Raise Taxes to Address Revenue Shortfall, Cut Corporate Welfare
Targeted tax breaks have a poor track record, providing only 16 cents of economic growth for every dollar awarded.
The Immigration Debate is Over
This was just racism at its most basic, an expression of thoughtless contempt against a marginalized group.
God and Man at the Burning of Notre Dame
All of us look to the flame-scarred icon along the Seine and wonder what will be next for this mighty watcher of the affairs of mankind.
Yes, Virginia, You (Probably) Got a “Tax Cut”
People want a simpler tax code … except for the mortgage interest deduction. And the charity deduction. And state local taxes, definitely. And daycare, obviously. And …
The Pete Principle
There has to be an underdog to the story, whether he wins or not, and Mayor Pete Buttigieg checks a lot of those boxes.
Why I Actually Do Care About Trump’s Tax Returns
“I could never lend myself to any transaction, however respectable, that would commercialize on the prestige and dignity of the office of the presidency,” – Former President Harry Truman
And Then There Were None
The Doolittle Raiders, as they preferred to be called, had long since planned for there being only one, and then none of them.
The Signals and Noise of Virtue
You cannot wholly condemn the signal without condemning what it signifies.
Beto Meh-nia?
Nothing to sneeze at, but with a stagnant poll number in a crowded field, a candidate planning on running as the “next big thing” cannot afford to linger in third or fourth place
Ordinary World 8Apr19
Your Ordinary World for 8Apr19 feature links to great writing and viewpoints to read, share & discuss.
DHS Sec. Kirstjen Nielsen Resigns
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen has tendered her resignation.
Brexit Most Messy
UK PM Theresa May released a video this morning from 10 Downing Street, as her situation becomes as shaky as the camera work in her impromptu message.
Bern Notice
Like it or not, the front runner for the Democratic 2020 nomination as it stands right now, today, in the year of our Lord 2019, is Bernie Sanders.
The Real Moochers of America
Everyone pays taxes, even if their 1040 doesn’t result in any more tax payment.
In Ukraine, A Comedic Presidential Candidate Is No Joking Matter
The election has significant implications for politics in the region, especially considering ongoing tensions between Ukraine and Russia.
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