Monthly Archives: November 2018

America Should be Ashamed of Itself

Posted on November 29, 2018 by a1skeptic

On Tuesday night Mississippi elected Cindy Hyde Smith as its Junior Senator. The election happened now, at the end of November, because it was a run-off. The original election, back on November 6th, was not decisive because neither candidate got … Continue reading →

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When the Donald says ‘Lock her up,’ is he talking about Ivanka?

Posted on November 23, 2018 by a1skeptic

You really can’t make this shit up anymore. Ivanka Trump used her personal email for government business. Seriously? Isn’t this the same Ivanka Trump who is the daughter of one Donald J. Trump who practically made it his campaign slogan … Continue reading →

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Thankful for Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts?

Posted on November 22, 2018 by a1skeptic

This morning I’m writing ten words that I never thought I would write. Today I’m grateful for Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts What happened to precipitate this? Roughly, here’s what happpened: A federal judge, specifically U.S. District Judge Jon … Continue reading →

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Of course the Donald stands with the Saudis

Posted on November 21, 2018 by a1skeptic

Admittedly we didn’t catch bin Salman with the smoking gun actually pulling the trigger. But folks, they sent over a 15-person assassination squad. Continue reading →

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If they were just marginally competent liars, we’d all be screwed

Posted on November 15, 2018 by a1skeptic

You would think that this would be hard to do, but the Saudi Arabian Royal Family are actually worse liars than the Trump regime. What am I talking about? The murder of Jamal Kashoggi, of course. Let’s review: Jamal Kashoggi … Continue reading →

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Why there won’t be any return to Bipartisanship anytime soon

Posted on November 13, 2018 by a1skeptic

To be honest, I don’t have many friends on Facebook who are conservative, but a few of those that I do have, have been asking questions like “when is bipartisanship coming back,” or “when can we expect a return of … Continue reading →

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Does the firing of Jeff Sessions mean anything?

Posted on November 9, 2018 by a1skeptic

On Wednesday President Trump fired Jeff Sessions, or asked Sessions to resign (which is really the same thing).[1] This was, of course, the day after the mid-term elections. Honestly, I found the timing a little bit suspicious. Why do this … Continue reading →

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There were more investigations of Hillary than there are Ornaments on a Christmas Tree

Posted on November 8, 2018 by a1skeptic

Fascinating to have President Trump and Mitch McConnell warn the Democrats about not investigating the Trump administration. Come again? There were more investigations of Hillary Clinton than there are ornaments on a Christmas Tree. And they brought nothing. Zero indictments.[1] … Continue reading →

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It wasn’t a Blue Tidal Wave, but it will have to do

Posted on November 7, 2018 by a1skeptic

Well, it wasn’t quite the blue tidal wave we were hoping for, but it will have to do for now. For once the prognosticators got it right. Voting participation was way up. The Dems took back the House. The Dems … Continue reading →

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If you’re still supporting Trump, you too are an Asshole

Posted on November 6, 2018 by a1skeptic

Today is the mid-term election day, and if you live in the United States and you’re not planning on voting, then shame on you. Seriously. President Obergropenführer wants to make this a referendum on him, and I think we should … Continue reading →

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