Why Trump Seemed to Lose The First Debate

Donald Trump claims the microphone in the first presidential debate was rigged. On Fox News, Trump said that Clinton operatives in the liberal media had sabotaged his microphone so that no matter what he said, only stupid things came out. “It’s very unfair,” Trump said. “I could have had Clinton on the ropes with devastating … More Why Trump Seemed to Lose The First Debate

Quote of the Day

“This akin to the Lincoln-Douglas debates if Lincoln was debating against a very mentally ill and Orange version of Cookie Monster.”—Josh Gad, on the first Clinton-Trump presidential debate

International Blasphemy Rights Day (Victoria, BC)

WHEREAS freedom of speech is an inseparable element of a democratic society; and WHEREAS Canada is a nation whose founding principles stand for inclusivity, multiculturalism, and free speech; and WHEREAS the Charter of Rights and Freedoms entitles citizens to the fundamental rights and protection of freedom of conscience and religion, freedom of thought, belief, opinion … More International Blasphemy Rights Day (Victoria, BC)

Fascists Reject Trump

  Political commentators, and not all of them on the left, are starting to worry that Donald Trump represents a turn to fascism in America. But American fascists themselves aren’t so happy with the prospect of a Trump presidency. Many American fascists lament their luck in finally seeing the country on the brink of turning … More Fascists Reject Trump

Quote of the Day

“A cucumber is bitter.” Throw it away. “There are briars in the road.” Turn aside from them. This is enough. Do not add, “And why were such things made in the world?” –Marcus Aurelius

Quote of the Day

“We’re supposed to believe that Trump’s support stems from economic stagnation or dislocation. Maybe some of it does. But what Trump offers his followers are not economic remedies — his proposals change daily. What he offers is an attitude, an aura of crude strength and machismo, a boasting disrespect for the niceties of the democratic … More Quote of the Day

Quote of the Day

“Donald Trump is America’s back mole. It may have seemed harmless a year ago, but now that it’s become frighteningly bigger, it’s no longer wise to ignore it.”–John Oliver

Trump: Questions Are a Distraction

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump will reportedly wear earplugs during the upcoming presidential debates with Democratic rival Hillary Clinton. “I just find the questions too distracting,” Trump said. “I know what points I want to get across about making America great again, and that’s what people want to hear. Why should some debate moderator like … More Trump: Questions Are a Distraction