russperry_aep2sb

a Trump ally, describing the new president as if he hasn’t quite reached preadolescence. As the story goes, he’s surrounded by aides who effectively serve as babysitters, distracting Trump to help him steer clear of trouble. children are spoiled and grow resentful when they don’t receive the attention they believe they deserve. The Washington Post … Read more

Tolerance and freedom are far more powerful than bigotry and hate. If a group of Muslims does something good, it’s not mentioned. But if someone does something [negative], it is on the front page The way to truly defeat ISIS is by rendering their fear and divisive tactics impotent. We need to show ISIS, and those … Read more

Sinatra’s daughter Tina said, “He always thought that song was self-serving and self-indulgent. He didn’t like it. That song stuck and he couldn’t get it off his shoe.” “Self-serving and self-indulgent” — well, there the fuck it is. In that context, it’s a perfect choice for Trump. Source: Nancy Sinatra just ‘walked all over’ Trump in … Read more

“bye, bye, Miss American Pie” “Oh, and as I watched him on the stage My hands were clenched in fists of rage No angel born in Hell Could break that Satan’s spell” “the children screamed The lovers cried and the poets dreamed But not a word was spoken The church bells all were broken” “They … Read more

we’re all doomed. Seriously. You can’t control, let alone govern a society in which the very idea of norms or standards is non-existent. In a way, it is the triumph of moral relativism. There is no right or wrong, but opinion makes it so. This, I believe, is the biggest challenge facing our world at … Read more

It is unfortunately very far from the real number. There are in fact 96 million Americans age 16 and older who are not in the labor force. Of this, just 5.4 million, or 91 million fewer than the number cited by Trump, say they want a job. The rest are retired, sick, disabled, running their … Read more

Being a grown-ass man, a 70-year-old man in actual fact, one about to be inaugurated president, and sending your minions out to insist that what you say publicly in front of an audience should not be taken seriously? That’s one of the many things that would be pathetic if Trump’s upcoming inauguration didn’t make it … Read more

I would not be surprised if this new Administration sets records for the number of indictments, convictions, and prison sentences. Source: Comparing Presidential Administrations by Arrests and Convictions: A Warning for Trump AppointeesRead more

Bill Clinton will long be revered because he’s charismatic, presided over an economic revival, and changed and elevated the view of the Democratic Party. Barack Obama will long be revered because he’s charismatic, presided over an economic revival, and changed and elevated the view of the presidency. He’s simply bigger than Bill. Source: Why Obama … Read more

Not long ago prominent Republicans like Paul Ryan, the speaker of the House, liked to warn in apocalyptic terms about the dangers of budget deficits, declaring that a Greek-style crisis was just around the corner. But now, suddenly, those very same politicians are perfectly happy with the prospect of deficits swollen by tax cuts; the … Read more