Who ever thought that on the 4th of July, the main emotion evoked in millions of Americans would be shame. Shame that our fellow citizens voted to elect the worst leader in the history of our country. I have used every negative adjective I know to describe this awful man. It hasn’t changed a single
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Happy Father's Day and Open Thread
Happy Father’s Day to all. A day of tribute and for many, remembrances. My dad passed away at age 81 in 2001. Something reminds me of him every day. His memory is a blessing, and I am grateful that I feel his presence every time one of his little life lessons pops into my head.
Moving Day and Open Thread
Today is TalkLeft’s 23rd Birthday! I wish I had time to celebrate it. I am moving apartments today, same building, same size unit, great mountain view, but a different floor. Why bother? The new apartment is $450. a month less. You would think moving would be easier not needing a truck but it is not.
Memorial Day Open Thread
With gratitude to those who served and died, to our veterans still with us, and to those currently enlisted who are protecting our nation and allies and everyone in them. This is an open thread, all topics welcome.
Monday Open Thread
Finally, a new open thread, all topics welcome. It’s good to know you are never too old to work for DOJ, even in a position which requires the use of your brain, if you have the right connections. Uber-conservative former prosecutor and former Trump attorney Joseph di Genova, age 82, is back — Trump just
Pam Bondi Fired, Todd Blanche to Replace Her
The rumors are true. Donald Trump has fired Pam Bondi. Todd Blanche, one of his personal lawyers from his criminal trial in New York and a former federal prosecutor, currently serving as Deputy AG, will take her place. Bondi will return to the private sector, according to Trump. (CBS had reported she would remain
Donald Trump Addresses Country
Donald Trump sounds out of breath. Iran’s navy is dead. Never in the history of warfare has a country suffered such a devastating loss. He starts with a lie and will just keep going. We are working with Venezuela and getting along incredibly well. We are now totally independent of the Middle East. He says
Wednesday Open Thread
Our last open thread is full. Here’s a new one, all topics welcome. The “war” in Iran continues. Israel is picking off Iranian leaders, one by one. Iran continues its drone attacks, and the number of wounded American service people grows. Social security is going to run out of funds at least a year ahead
Tuesday Night Open Thread: War and Regime Change by Remote Control
It’s hard to believe only four weeks ago the U.S., at the whim of Donald Trump, invaded Venezuela to snatch its leader Nicolas Maduro. The New York Times (free link) reports he thinks his strategy was a big success and intends to duplicate it in Iran: Mr. Trump’s decision to snatch Mr. Maduro
The Middle East Heats Up, As Does Criticism of Trump
<img src=https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55121245231_0235d3515a_b.jpg” The photo above is of the burning Fairmont Hotel in Dubai, which Tehran hit with drones this past weekend in retaliation for the strikes on Iran. The Wall St. Journal, (free link) which posted a video of the burning hotel, reports: Missiles and drones rained down on Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and