WSJ, 3/31/2022 by Kimberly Strassel Washington dysfunction is so comprehensive, it’s sometimes difficult to know where to start. So there is usefulness in a recent White House missive to Congress—which in a few short pages neatly sums up the dishonesty and malpractice of today’s Beltway. “Dear Madame Speaker,” begins the March 15 letter, devoted to the topic of Covid poverty. “We are... Read more
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Justice. Rebuke.
November 26 | Posted by mrossol | American Thought, Deep State, Democrat Party, Liberal Press, Ruling Class, Strassel, The LeftMs. Strassel’s conclusions say it all. mrossol WSJ. 11/26/2020 By Chief Justice John Marshall once described the presidential pardon as “an act of grace.” In the case of Mike Flynn, Donald Trump’s pardon was something more. It was a requirement of justice. Mr. Trump announced on Twitter Wednesday that he’d granted Mr. Flynn a full pardon. Liberals and the media are (as per their tedious... Read more
The James Comey Election
October 6 | Posted by mrossol | Deep State, Democrat Party, Ruling Class, Strassel, The LeftPeople rightly ask whether Donald Trump has the “character” to be President. But what of the “character” of so many others who inhabit ‘the swamp’? Does abusing power for political gain fall under “character”? mrossol WSJ 10/2/2020 By Kimberly Strassel The political elite remain puzzled—and in agony—over how Donald Trump could still be in the race. A bullying debater!... Read more
The GOP’s ‘D’oh!’ Moment
August 2 | Posted by mrossol | American Thought, Republican(s), Strassel, The RightWhy Republicans can’t seem to think politically straight is not only frustrating, but incomprehensible. WSJ 7/31/2020 by Kimberley A. Strassel Senate Republicans experienced their “D’oh!” moment this week, and better late than never. If even Homer Simpson can experience moments of clarity, maybe the GOP can yet do a virus economy—and itself—some good. As Congress spent another tortuous week nonnegotiating a fifth virus-relief... Read more
Still mov ing left
April 10 | Posted by mrossol | Democrat Party, Party Politics, Strassel, The Left
WSJ 4/10/2020
When it comes to “fake news,” we had a whopper this week. Voters were informed that Bernie Sanders was dropping out of the Democratic presidential contest. Joe Biden only wishes it were so.
True, Mr. Sanders announced on Wednesday the “suspension” of his campaign, noting that he trailed Mr. Biden by some 300 delegates, and...
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the virus kills red and blue alike
April 3 | Posted by mrossol | American Thought, Democrat Party, Party Politics, Strassel, The LeftCrises have a way of separating the leaderlike wheat from the opportunistic chaff. Coronavirus is the crisis of our time, and the political winnowing is something to behold. Example: The Trump administration spent this week distributing ventilators, standing up small-business loans, dispatching hospital ships, erecting alternate care facilities, explaining virus modeling, revamping regulations to keep truckers on the road, and plastering... Read more
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