Tag Archives: Trump

“I Plead the 5th”

Posted on October 24, 2022 by cdsmiller17

The 5th Amendment The American public can be forgiven if they think that this amendment is a ‘Get-out-of-Jail Free” card. In reality, it is a protection of an individual’s right to remain silent when being interviewed about a crime. This … Continue reading →

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When Trump Said This, I Knew There’d Be Trouble

Posted on October 22, 2022 by cdsmiller17

“Proud Boys, Stand Back and Stand By” In the first debate between presidential candidates Trump and Biden, the moderator asked Trump to direct the white supremacist groups to “Stand down.” This is what he said instead: This was spoken aloud … Continue reading →

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The Reason We Mustn’t Ignore the Past

Posted on October 21, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Lessons from History My last two posts here have gone over like a lead balloon (that’s where Led Zeppelin got their name). In pondering why, I have come to the conclusion that no one wants to read about events and … Continue reading →

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“The Greater Good Trumps All Other Concerns”

Posted on October 17, 2022 by cdsmiller17

The Steele Dossier (First Report – June 20, 2016) Well, the Steele dossier is back in the news. And what makes this more interesting is that this is a Bill Barr-instigated investigation by John Durham. Talk about biting someone (I … Continue reading →

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Mole or Spy? Methinks He Doth Protest Too Much

Posted on October 3, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Jared Kushner (January 10, 1981) I have to admit that, when it comes to Trump’s ‘inner circle’, Jared Kushner kind of sticks out as the outsider. Marrying Ivanka Trump may have been a masterstroke, but he still doesn’t fit in … Continue reading →

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Uh-Oh: Should Have Done His Chart First

Posted on September 28, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Raymond Dearie (June 4, 1944) When Trump thought he could find a “Special Master” who would be on his side, he chose a Judge who didn’t have a good time with the F.B.I. in the past. But that was then, … Continue reading →

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The New Canadian Leader of His Majesty’s Opposition

Posted on September 27, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Pierre Poilievre (June 3, 1979) Honestly, people, this man is just nine months older than my youngest child. (And my cousin, John, is concerned that Pierre Poilievre is being referred to as ‘Pee Pee’…) Why are political leaders allowed to … Continue reading →

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Finally, I Understand Trump’s Appeal…

Posted on September 5, 2022 by cdsmiller17

That Old Time Religion Admittedly, I’d been stumped as to why people would flock to an event where Donald Trump was giving a speech. To me, it seemed nonsensical. Everyone knows he exaggerates and lies, and yet they lap it … Continue reading →

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One Single Image that Says So Much

Posted on September 3, 2022 by cdsmiller17

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Cash Peters Saw Nasty Creatures When He Looked:

Posted on September 2, 2022 by cdsmiller17

MAGAts or Dung Beetles? I was going to write: the worm has turned; but I realize that it hasn’t. Support of Trumpism seems to be rampant still. The English Channel YouTube video from yesterday is correct in its assessment that, … Continue reading →

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