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A Note to the Radical (Bernie) Left

Posted on March 5, 2020 by TRP

Progressivism is not a political alignment. It just happens that progressives largely agree with liberal goals. That doesn’t mean they agree on process. You are radical leftists because you think process is more important than outcomes. Historical, mainline progressives believe that process is secondary. A progressive believes in moving society in the direction of providing…

Bernie Still Can’t Win

Posted on February 8, 2020February 8, 2020 by TRP

In 2015 I told you that Bernie couldn’t win. He had no chance. This year I am also telling you that Bernie can’t win. He has no chance. This is not about how I feel. This is about math.   But how I feel is that I cannot stand Bernie. Why? Because he is either…

Welcome to the Fun House

Posted on March 5, 2019 by TRP

Washington, D.C.  politics are like a fun house mirror. No one ends up looking handsome.  That’s why people have to be careful about making accusations without evidence. About criticizing the players as well as the results. It’s tough to see what is happening in that warped reflection. That’s not to say we shouldn’t have high…

Dear “Progressive” Left

Posted on November 15, 2018December 9, 2018 by TRP

Lately I have heard several times how Ocasio-Cortez is pushing Dems and Congress to the left. This is a big reason why we don’t get along. You refuse to accept how insulting it is to keep saying that you are responsible for pushing people to the left.   No one needs to ‘push me to…

The fight against the Right is over. The Left lost.

Posted on May 15, 2017December 9, 2018 by TRP

The Guardian just out with a story connecting Trump’s Chief Strategist Steve Bannon, Billionaire Robert Mercer, and the Brexit campaign that is severing England from the EU. This is a frightening, but not surprising, story that adds to a growing list of facts that demonstrate the existence and operation of a shrinking number of geopolitical…

Maybe Trump thinks no one can see him?

Posted on May 11, 2017December 9, 2018 by TRP

Seems like a good time for a recap of Trump activity. Read to the end because trust me it gets incredibly bad:   1] Trump blows Comey kisses, praising him for his help in Trump taking the White House   2] Despite continuing questionable(but not negligent or illegal)statements from Comey, Trump says he still has…

The EPA just deleted the word science from the Office of Science mission statement

Posted on March 11, 2017December 9, 2018 by TRP

EDGI argues these changes signal the EPA’s new direction—one that prioritizes business interests over public health and science—under new Administrator Scott Pruitt, who has close ties to fossil-fuel companies. Pruitt didn’t mention public health once in his first speech to agency employees, instead focusing on improving the EPA’s relationship with private interests. This change is…

Trump raised more money from small donors than Clinton and Sanders combined. America has a problem.

Posted on February 22, 2017February 22, 2017 by TRP

  The Campaign Finance Institute just released an analysis of FEC filings for the 2016 election. You may remember Bernie Sanders bragging about the money he was raking in from small donors at an average of $27 each. Well, Hillary Clinton beat him in small donations. And Trump beat them both – combined. Not only…

Third white terrorist arrested in less than a week; White Americans: 3, Muslims: 0

Posted on February 17, 2017February 17, 2017 by TRP

Ex-convict and white supremacist Benjamin McDowell, 28, was arrested after buying a handgun and ammunition from an FBI agent for $109. McDowell had complained on facebook that fellow white supremacists were all talk and no action: “All they wanne (sic) do is stay loaded on drugs the Jews put here to destroy white man and they feast…

Trump complains about media again

Posted on February 16, 2017February 16, 2017 by TRP

In a midday news conference, the President complained about “dishonest media”, saying he was coming “directly to the American people” because “many of our nation’s reporters and folks will not tell you the truth.” The President went on to complain that the multitude of reports of turmoil in the White House, and questionable interactions with Russia…

Trump complains about Flynn leaks, still no statement on Russian provocations

Posted on February 16, 2017 by TRP

During a mid-week joint news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump complained that the leaks were an attempt to “cover up for a terrible loss that the Democrats had”, and that “It’s a criminal act.” Trump has called reports about now-resigned National Security Advisor Flynn’s conversations with Russian officials the work of “fake media”,…

Chaffetz asks for investigation over Flynn

Posted on February 16, 2017February 16, 2017 by TRP

House Oversight Chairman Jason Chaffetz on Tuesday said there was no need to investigate former National Security Advisor Flynn’s conversations with Russian officials because the situation was “working itself out.” On Wednesday, Chaffetz sent a letter to the Inspector General of the Department of Justice requesting “an immediate investigation” not into Flynn’s conversations, but into…

Polling shows Trump beating Elizabeth Warren in 2020

Posted on February 15, 2017 by TRP

By now most have heard ad nauseum how ‘Bernie would have won’. Few things are more annoying and disappointing for experienced campaigners and analysts to hear. Not because they are fans of Hillary Clinton, but because the sentiment demonstrates the extreme ignorance of the electorate – a huge obstacle to getting people elected who might…

Consumer confidence index slips from thirteen-year high

Posted on February 10, 2017 by TRP

The University of Michigan reported today that their index of consumer sentiment slipped almost three points from it’s thirteen-year high in January. The consumer expectations index dropped almost 5 points. Both the stock market and consumer confidence increased after the national election in November, but now the numbers seem to be softening. Consumers who expressed…

Price tag for border wall estimated at $21.6 billion

Posted on February 10, 2017 by TRP

Reuters reports on in internal Homeland Security review of the costs and timeline for building a wall on the U.S./Mexico border. DHS estimates the cost at over $21B and the project to take between three to four years. Of course, these numbers far exceed the optimistic projections that have been stated up to this point,…

FLORIDA: Voting Begins This Monday. Here’s What You Need To Know

Posted on October 23, 2016October 23, 2016 by TRP

Florida ballot recommendations: U.S. Congress, Florida State Legislature, Florida State Supreme Court, 11th Judicial Circuit Court, Miami-Dade Questions Early voting for this November’s election begins in Florida this Monday October 24th.  Besides the election of the President, there are 40 offices up for vote. The number of offices on your ballot will vary depending on…

Think About This – Monday 8/8/16

Posted on August 8, 2016 by TRP

Here are a few things to think about this week when you are talking politics and policy: • The world grows more peaceful and prosperous everyday. Violence and warfare have been declining since World War II. • Respect for civil and human rights in the U.S. is growing greater every day. More police are wearing…

Haters, Whine All You Want. Hillary’s Nomination Is Unprecedented.

Posted on August 1, 2016August 1, 2016 by TRP

I just wanted to write a quick note to Hillary supporters with some info for when you hear haters complaining that Hillary is not the first woman to run for president. That is true, however:   • The Clinton campaign is not making that claim. Maybe some in the media have. • Hillary is the…

Democrats’ War on Due Process and Terrorist Fearmongering Long Predate Orlando

Posted on June 23, 2016June 23, 2016 by TRP

Even worse was the messaging that came from an operative with CAP, who has become a little Twitter star among the Democratic faithful for his endless Cheneyite exploitation of terrorism fears to attack Republicans and justify gun watchlists. This is how he described Feinstein’s bill: It’s hard to put into words how appalling that is. This CAP…

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