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Why Is There No Violent Yellow Vest Uprising in America?
by leveymg
Widespread social violence, extreme income inequality, and rage at perceived injustice are the classical indicators of the onset of political rebellion. By the indicators that are commonly used to pr…
George Bush, tepidly outliving communism by 30 years
by Betty Karlson
When Communism crumbled, I was just seven years old. The Berlin Wall came down, and for the only time ever, my father and mother insisted on praying right there and then in front of the television, t…
Happy Birthday Kauaik!
by Deadpool
Though you are no longer with us, lets celebrate this day in remembrance of you. You are sorely missed.
Our Resistance is NOT futile.
by davidthegnome
My friends… I believe my recent break from most things of a political nature has helped to renew my spirit and given me something of a perspective shift. I do not mean to be preachy, or to bl…
Donald Trump is a greater threat to the Republic than any President in history.
by Ohio Barbarian
Once upon a time, right after the Treaty of Paris in which the British Empire recognized American independence, there were two threats to the new Republic which were potentially as great. The first w…
Progressives made a mark. The Corp Dems are pointing out that
by ThomPaine
some progressive candidates lost. But don’t forget the Establishment Dems lost 1,200 seats across the nation including the HoR, the Senate, the Presidency and Supreme Court. It was massive …
Another mass shooting…
by Peace Patriot
“Thousand Oaks gunman was ex-Marine who may have suffered from PTSD, sheriff says” http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-thousand-oaks-20181107-story.html I remember the first one.�…
The Barbarian Onion: Debbie Wasserman's Schultz's Shocking Confession!
by Ohio Barbarian
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schulz(DWS) was arrested today after she admitted to FBI and Secret Service investigators that it was she who personally mailed pipe bombs to former President Barack Ob…
The long term effects of voting for the lesser evil.
by retired liberal
The bottom line is where we are now. It won’t stop until there is a big enough gap between the black and the red parts. Think McConnell as a centrist liberal.
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by so far from heaven
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What Kavanaugh's Testimony Revealed
by snot
I’m deeply concerned about the allegations against Kavanaugh and, were I on a jury applying a “reasonable doubt” standard, I’d hold him responsible. But if the allegations were the only…

Senate votes to end US support for Saudi war, bucking Trump
From the Hill: The Senate approved a resolution Thursday to end U.S. support for the Saudi-led war in Yemen, dealing a significant blow to President Trump Donald John TrumpActivists highlight Trump ties to foreign autocrats in hotel light displayJose Canseco pitches Trump for chief of staff: ‘W…
Kimberly-Clark to receive about $25 million in taxpayer funds under new deal
from Scott Walker (December 13, 2018 Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel) https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2018/12/13/scott-walker-give-kimberly-clark-25-million-taxpayer-funds/2292678002 Put on your yellow vests, People.
Accused Russian agent Butina pleads guilty in U.S. court to conspiracy
(Sarah N. Lynch December 13, 2018 Reuters) https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-russia-butina/accused-russian-agent-butina-pleads-guilty-in-u-s-court-to-conspiracy-idUSKBN1OC1AI
Judge tosses suit by Maine GOP congressman who lost election
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A federal judge rejected a lawsuit Thursday by a Republican incumbent from Maine who lost the nation’s first congressional election held under a candidate-ranking system. Democrat Jared Golden defeated Bruce Poliquin in the November contest, which allowed voters to rank up…
Huawei executive’s arrest provokes anti-US protests in China
From the WSWS: Canada’s arrest of Meng Wanzhou, chief financial officer of the Chinese tech giant Huawei, has provoked outrage in China. Meng was released on bail on harsh and humiliating conditions on Tuesday after 10 days in detention. She faces extradition to the United States on two fraud cha…
Detroit meeting of autoworkers resolves to form rank-and-file committees
From the WSWS: On Sunday, more than 80 autoworkers and other workers and youth from throughout the US Midwest resolved at a meeting in Detroit to form rank-and-file factory committees, independent of the unions, to fight against plant closures, layoffs and other attacks on the working class. Follow…
Youth Activists Storm House Members Offices To Support a Green New Deal
“After Youth Activists Storm Their Offices, 13 More House Members Agree To Support a Green New Deal Thirty-five representatives now support the ambitious climate agenda, but many Democrats refuse to commit.” THIRTY FIVE Representatives now support the Select Committee on a #GreenNewD…
States cite climate worries in push to stop US coal sales
States cite climate worries in push to stop US coal sales December 13, 2018 by Matthew Brown Four states that say burning coal will hurt their residents as it makes climate change worse are trying to stop the Trump administration from selling vast reserves of the fuel that are beneath public lands.…
Revealed: FBI kept files on peaceful climate change protesters
Revealed: FBI kept files on peaceful climate change protesters A protest at a BP plant in Indiana landed three sixtysomething campaigners in a federal surveillance report, documents released to the Guardian under the Freedom on Information Act show Adam Federman Thu 13 Dec 2018 01.00 EST Last modif…
Former Baylor Frat President Accused Of Rape Is Banned From Commencement In Texa
12/13/2018 12:19 am ET Former Baylor Frat President Accused Of Rape Is Banned From Commencement In Texas Jacob Walter Anderson was given a plea deal in a sexual assault case that included a $400 fine and no jail time. His new college wants him to stay away. By Nick Visser Jacob Walter Anderson, a f…
Brazil: same-sex couples rush to the altar ahead of Bolsonaro inauguration
Brazil: same-sex couples rush to the altar ahead of Bolsonaro inauguration Jair Bolsonaro, the far-right politician who will be the country’s next president, has called himself a ‘proud homophobe’ Anna Jean Kaiser in São Paulo @annajkaiser Thu 13 Dec 2018 02.30 EST On the night of the Brazil…
Feds charge DEA agent with trafficking drugs, guns with gang
Feds charge DEA agent with trafficking drugs, guns with gang Updated 7:16 pm CST, Tuesday, December 11, 2018 CHICAGO (AP) — A former suburban Chicago police officer is accused of trafficking drugs and guns to a violent international street gang and then joining the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency …
Congress moves to ban cockfighting in US territories
Congress moves to ban cockfighting in US territories Danica Coto, Associated Press Updated 5:23 pm CST, Wednesday, December 12, 2018 SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Congress on Wednesday gave final passage to legislation that would shut down legal cockfights in U.S. territories including Puerto Rico…
New charges for man sentenced for impersonating Army general
New charges for man sentenced for impersonating Army general Updated 5:13 pm CST, Wednesday, December 12, 2018 RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina man sentenced to prison for impersonating an Army general is now charged with impersonating a law enforcement officer. WRAL-TV in Raleigh reports an…
SC teen pleads guilty to murder in death of father, boy
SC teen pleads guilty to murder in death of father, boy Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press Updated 8:04 pm CST, Wednesday, December 12, 2018 A 16-year-old pleaded guilty Wednesday to two charges of murder for fatally shooting his father in their home and a 6-year-old boy at the South Carolina elemen…