Category Archives: Politics

RIP for the GOP ?

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Joe Benning

The civil war raging in the GOP has passed the point of no return. At this point over 50 prominent Republican officials have announced they will not support Donald Trump’s quest for the Presidency. And it is a virtual certainty … Continue reading →

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The Depravity of Mr. Trump

Posted on October 8, 2016 by Joe Benning

The GOP has gone into full panic mode with the latest revelation of Donald Trump’s depravity, a fragment of which is on the video below. In the wake of widespread revulsion following the latest bombshell reported by the Washington Post, … Continue reading →

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The Circus Continues

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Joe Benning

The Appallingly Rude Senator Kaine In the Tuesday night Vice-Presidential debate, Virginia Senator Tim Kaine managed to be almost as rude and boorish as Donald Trump with his constant interruptions and snarky one-liners. In the process he managed to irritate … Continue reading →

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Quick Hits

Posted on October 1, 2016 by Joe Benning

A Clinton Bounce in Swing State Polls Hillary Clinton appears to be getting a bounce in some crucial battleground states in the wake of the first Presidential debate. For his part, Donald Trump continues to provide badly needed assistance to … Continue reading →

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Donald Trump has a Rough Night. Deservedly So.

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Joe Benning

There is some argument over whether Mark Twain is the author of the aphorism “It is better to be silent and thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt.” Monday night’s Presidential debate should leave little doubt that … Continue reading →

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Breaking News…Clinton Decides Terror Threat is Real

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Joe Benning

In the wake of the latest terrorist attack, this time in New York and New Jersey, Hillary Clinton announced that “This threat is real…”. Thanks for that update, Mrs. Clinton, but the rest of the world pretty much had that … Continue reading →

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Hillary Clinton’s Not So Splendid Little War

Posted on September 11, 2016 by Joe Benning

In October of 2015, Atlantic Magazine published a description of Hillary Clinton by Conor Friedersdorf. He wrote: “Using contested intelligence, a powerful adviser urges a president to wage a war of choice against a dictator; makes a bellicose joke when … Continue reading →

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Gary Johnson Interviewed by Brian Lehrer on WNYC

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Joe Benning

Libertarian Presidential nominee Gary Johnson was interviewed on the Brian Lehrer Show today. You can listen to the interview here. And compare his transparency and directness to both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.     JFB

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The Obama Administration’s Foreign Policy

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Joe Benning

President Obama’s foreign policy achievements continue to roll in.   The Middle East The New York Times reported (August 16, 2016) that Russia is launching bombers bound for Syria from an Iranian Air Force base. This is the first time … Continue reading →

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Quick Hits, September 8, 2016

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Joe Benning

Speaking the Truth When politicians start talking about speaking the truth, inevitably a whopper is just around the corner. Enter Mike Pence, Indiana Governor and Republican VP nominee.   In an address at the Reagan Library, Pence reportedly said: “Ronald … Continue reading →

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