Category Archives: Politics

What’s a Libertarian to Do?

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Joe Benning

With the election a little over 2 weeks away, the question of what to do presents itself with some urgency.   Donald Trump for the Republicans The candidacy of Republican Donald J. Trump does not need a lot of discussion. … Continue reading →

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Rigged?

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Joe Benning

According to Merriam-Webster the definition of “rig” is (1) to manipulate or control usually by deceptive means, or (2) to fix in advance for a desired result.   Since Donald Trump is almost certainly headed for a well-deserved shellacking on … Continue reading →

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Enough of the Sanctimony Already

Posted on October 15, 2016 by Joe Benning

It is perfectly obvious that Donald Trump is spectacularly unqualified to occupy the Oval Office. And roughly no one would be surprised to find there is serious proof that he is in fact a serial predator. And it ought to … Continue reading →

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The Bizarre World of Donald J. Trump

Posted on October 15, 2016 by Joe Benning

Donald Trump apparently can’t understand why women haven’t come forward to accuse President Obama of sexual assault. Perhaps it’s because, unlike Trump, Obama isn’t a predator. Just a guess.   In the meantime Trump announced that he doesn’t much care … Continue reading →

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Could There be a Tie in the Electoral College? Then What?

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Joe Benning

It appears that although Hillary Clinton got quite a bounce from the Trump Groping scandal, Trump’s poll numbers may be stabilizing, and even coming back a bit. To be sure the odds of a Clinton victory are in the vicinity … Continue reading →

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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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