Category Archives: politics

I reads the internets

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Ginger Mayerson

“Another consideration is the current information system, if one can even use the phrase. For much of the base, the sources of information are Fox News, talk radio and other practitioners of alternative facts. Exposures of Trump’s misdeeds and absurdities … Continue reading →

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The only thing worse than not letting all the poisons that lurk in the mud hatch out

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Ginger Mayerson

“The early days of the Trump administration (‘The 45th president’, January 21st) bring to mind Robert Graves’s “I Claudius”. The ageing Roman emperor longs for the return of the republic. To this end he marries Agrippina, mother of Nero, hoping … Continue reading →

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Delusional Republic

Posted on January 21, 2017 by Ginger Mayerson

“But can Trump voters be convinced that things are getting better when they aren’t? The truth is that I don’t know. Views on many issues are driven by motivated reasoning, and when people say that things got worse under Obama, … Continue reading →

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What do Trump voters want?

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Ginger Mayerson

“… In this terrible political year, the story was in part one of people in Appalachia angrily demanding a return of the good jobs they used to have mining coal — even though the world doesn’t want more coal given … Continue reading →

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America’s Kaligula Theater, episode 2

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Ginger Mayerson

Call me Madam! Molly Kiely is on fire. And… Rudy Giuliani Is Donald Trump’s Top Pick for Secretary of State, Diplomat John Bolton Also in Running, by Nicholas Hautman, Weekly US, November 15, 2016 Sigh. Well, maybe the U.S. will … Continue reading →

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America’s Kaligula Theater, episode 1

Posted on November 13, 2016 by Ginger Mayerson

Okay, I’m back. Do I want to be back? No, of course not. I was hoping I could hit the political snooze button for another four years, but it is not to be. I’m sorry Hillary lost. I’m sure she’s … Continue reading →

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The past is never dead.

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Ginger Mayerson

It’s not even in the past. Alas. “Early this morning, when Donald Trump accepted the presidency of the United States, Ronald Reagan and Jerry Falwell were somewhere enjoying the last laugh. Their vision for the nation had held firm for … Continue reading →

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Hillary concedes

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Ginger Mayerson

…well, shit.

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Hillary Dickory Dock, by Lisa Moncure

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Ginger Mayerson

Hillary Dickory Dock, a punk anthem by the fabulous Lisa Moncure Hillary dickory dock the white house reeks of cock the cocks are done the house is hers Hillary dickory dock Trump grabbed some snatch he has met his match … Continue reading →

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Donald Trump; Tiny Dancer

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Ginger Mayerson

“But that’s not all the 54-year-old Sheehan – Orlando’s first out gay elected commissioner – had to deal with at Orlando’s cemetery. She has had to put up construction fencing all around the plot of land, and organise a human … Continue reading →

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America isn’t great? Since when?

Posted on June 11, 2016 by Ginger Mayerson

“‘Donald Trump chose racism as his weapon, but his aim is exactly the same as the rest of the Republicans,’ Warren said. ‘Pound the courts into submission to the rich and powerful.’” Elizabeth Warren labels Donald Trump ‘nasty, thin-skinned fraud’ … Continue reading →

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Hacked or Trumped with? You decide

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Ginger Mayerson

‘”Donald Trump is a shape shifting lizard!!’ an electronic road sign was informing motorists around Dallas as of Tuesday (5/31/2016).” Hacked road sign dubs Donald Trump a “shape-shifting lizard”, by Lisa Vaas, Naked Security, June 2, 2016 Amusing, but explains … Continue reading →

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Unlady-like behavior in America (oh, wait, it’s an election year, never mind)

Posted on June 4, 2016 by Ginger Mayerson

“According to the Washington Post poll, white women are more likely than white men to say that Trump doesn’t show enough respect for the people he disagrees with (74% of white women compared with 60% of white men). And far … Continue reading →

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Our glorious Republic (if we can keep it)

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Ginger Mayerson

“The bully pulpit was alive on CNBC today when Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell came in and made a few comments about how he plans to deal with Trump if he is elected president. Even though McConnell has endorsed the … Continue reading →

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El Trump

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Ginger Mayerson

“Young Latinos are responding to Mr. Trump’s vision of Americans as a people of kindred blood with a vision of the United States as a place of kindred spirits. Those young Latinos are putting forward a message that might help … Continue reading →

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The Law Market and the Trump Effect

Posted on May 28, 2016 by Ginger Mayerson

Update 20150530: More on the Gawker lawsuite in the NY Times. “As hedge funds put more resources into litigation financing, they’re commodifying the practice as an investment vehicle and minimizing risk by relying less on legal instincts about a specific … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year, everyone!

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Ginger Mayerson

And an election year… yay. Don’t forget to register to vote. Californians, I’m looking right at you. There’s hope for another chance to vote out the stupid, expensive, and barbaric death penalty we have going in this crazy State. If … Continue reading →

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42%? Really?

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Ginger Mayerson

With almost every vote counted across the state, it appears about 42 percent of the state’s 17.8 million registered voters cast ballots. Really? Maybe it’s time to register to vote? So you don’t have to do it in a hurry … Continue reading →

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Old neocons never die

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Ginger Mayerson

The Obama administration keeps them around for some reason. “Where’s H L Mencken when we need him? No one ever lost money underestimating the mendacity of the Pentagon/NATO/CIA/State Department system. Especially now, when Ukrainian policy seems to have been subcontracted … Continue reading →

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Harry Potter for all occassions (especially stupid ones)

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Ginger Mayerson

“Liu wrote: ‘If militarism is like the haunting Voldemort of Japan, the Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo is a kind of horcrux, representing the darkest parts of that nation’s soul.’” Japan hits back at China over Voldemort comparisons, by Justin McCurry, … Continue reading →

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Dr. Krugman and I

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Ginger Mayerson

“Incidentally, these other factors are why I don’t take seriously the claims of market monetarists that the failure of growth to collapse in 2013 somehow showed that fiscal policy doesn’t matter. US austerity, although a really bad thing, wasn’t nearly … Continue reading →

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2013 Government shut down these guys voted for and voted to continue cost the country $24 Billion

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Ginger Mayerson

Shutdown took $24 billion bite out of economy How much did the shutdown cost the economy? Government shutdown has cost US economy $1.5bn a day, S&P says Not to mention we look kind of nuts when these things happen. Here … Continue reading →

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House and Senate Nay votes on the budget and temporarily raising the debt ceiling tonight

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Ginger Mayerson

Are these people insane? Senate Nay Votes Name Party State Vote Lee, Mike Republican Utah Nay Johnson, Ron Republican Wisconsin Nay Cornyn, John Republican Texas Nay Crapo, Mike Republican Idaho Nay Cruz, Ted Republican Texas Nay Enzi, Michael Republican Wyoming … Continue reading →

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The Shutdown

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Ginger Mayerson

Well, anyone who thinks the government shutdown doesn’t have any effect is delusional or a Republican jerk or a delusional Republican jerk or some other unspeakable thing. Allow me to share my Psycho Republicans in Congress 2013 Government Shutdown story: … Continue reading →

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A Democrat by any other name…

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Ginger Mayerson

“First, Ponnuru wants the GOP to recognize the reality of growing inequality that has eliminated the connection between economic growth and middle-class incomes, to shift its focus away from tax cuts for the rich, and to drop the fixation with … Continue reading →

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Droning us out

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Ginger Mayerson

“Yesterday, as a task force of 125 officers, some riding Snowcats in the rugged terrain, continued their search, it was revealed that Dorner has become the first human target for remotely-controlled airborne drones on US soil.” Man hunt for ex-soldier … Continue reading →

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I wasn’t going to say anything about Aaron Swartz’s suicide

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Ginger Mayerson

But Susie Bright brings it, nails it, and tells it: I Have Something to Say about Aaron Swartz’s Suicide and the Special Way the US Justice Dept Hounds People to Death. Just read it, please. If the DOJ wants to … Continue reading →

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Republivandals villains all

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Ginger Mayerson

“The key thing to remember — and what the GOP hopes you won’t understand — is that raising the debt ceiling only empowers the president to spend money that he’s authorized to spend by Congressional legislation; nothing more. Conversely, a … Continue reading →

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PROOF! Republicans are WRONG!

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Ginger Mayerson

Cutting taxes on rich people doesn’t help the economy, it only helps rich people. As if you needed proof, but if you like proof, well, here it is: Congressional Research Service Taxes and the Economy: An Economic Analysis of the … Continue reading →

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Dr. Krugman on the 47%

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Ginger Mayerson

And he has a nice chart, too. “Thanks to the child tax credit and Earned Income Tax Credit, a fair number of working families with young children pay no income tax; thanks to the exemption on Social Security, many older … Continue reading →

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