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2019-02-04T10:42:27-05:00

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After Trump Demeans Intelligence Community, Some Speak Out

Last updated on: February 4, 2019 at 10:42 am By Susan Wright

This is both embarrassing and concerning. Who am I kidding? This lack of intellectual weight and vacuous preoccupation is actually celebrated today. It’s actually seen as the hallmark of a “true American” to know nothing, as long as your social media game is strong. And it extends to both major parties, lest anyone with a partisan bent begin to feel that they’ve somehow escaped this disgraceful age of idiocy. The problem our republic is now burdened with, however, deals with... Read more

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2019-02-02T13:41:18-05:00

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Taking Washington’s Cue, Russia Abandons Nuclear Arms Pact

Last updated on: February 2, 2019 at 1:41 pm By Susan Wright

Those who either adore President Trump, with no reservations, or those who wish to walk the fence, for appearances sake, while inwardly succumbing to the poisonous pull of partisan Trumpism will call this “winning.” Those situational “conservatives” happily dance on the grave of Ronald Reagan, because it is the price of admission to the Trump World funhouse. After all, going along is so much easier than taking a stand on principle – a dirty word to those who have not... Read more

2019-01-31T18:36:04-05:00

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Who Did Trump Jr. Talk to Before the 2016 Trump Tower Meeting?

Last updated on: January 31, 2019 at 6:36 pm By Susan Wright

This could be a break for President Trump in the ongoing Russia probe. The Senate Intelligence Committee’s dig into the now-infamous June 2016 Trump Tower meeting between Donald Trump, Jr, Paul Manafort, Jared Kushner, and several Russians seems to have yielded the kind of news that should have Trump and his supporters breathing a little easier. At issue were several phone calls that occurred between Trump, Jr and several blocked numbers, just before the meeting. So who were those calls... Read more

2019-01-30T12:17:59-05:00

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How Many Trump-Putin Secret Huddles Should Be Allowed Before We Sound the Alarms?

Last updated on: January 30, 2019 at 12:17 pm By Susan Wright

Well, this is not particularly shocking, given what we know about President Donald Trump’s obsessive man-crush on Russian President Vladimir Putin. It’s also becoming the norm. That is, finding that our president found yet, another opportunity to go around his advisers and Cabinet members, in order to engage in a cozy tête-à-tête with the former KGB agent. It’s not just the intimate huddles, but the fact that he has shut out everyone, trusting in his own, broke brain to make... Read more

2019-01-29T17:48:37-05:00

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State Department to Release Funds to Venezuela’s Interim President

Last updated on: January 29, 2019 at 5:48 pm By Susan Wright

Have you been keeping up with the revolution going on in Venezuela? The people have had it. No more starvation. No more eating pets and zoo animals, or sending children out to scrounge together a bite from garbage cans. MADURO MUST GO! The first whispers of revolt came with videos from military members, speaking of a coup. That was quickly squelched, but it wasn’t the end, and for those who have been keeping up, you’ve seen thousands of Venezuelans flooding... Read more

2019-01-29T08:37:22-05:00

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Revolt, as Old Guard Democrats Whisper of Primary Challenger for Ocasio-Cortez

Last updated on: January 29, 2019 at 8:37 am By Susan Wright

Well, this takes guts: You recognize a cancer that will lead your party straight to perdition, and you consider how to excise that cancer, rather than to amplify it. Then again, don’t expect Democrats to openly discuss plans to hamstring one of their so-touted “bright, new stars.” According to a report in The Hill, newly-seated New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has been rubbing many of her Democrat colleagues the wrong way since taking up her new position earlier this month.... Read more

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2019-01-28T22:01:05-05:00

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Is Robert Mueller About to Drop His Final Report?

Last updated on: January 28, 2019 at 10:01 pm By Susan Wright

All good things must come to an end. That would include the delicious, nightmarish stress and spitting fits the name, “special counsel Robert Mueller” rips from the very bowels of the MAGA faithful. We’ve been hearing for some time that Mueller could be very close to finishing up his work in the 2 year Russia investigation. Some have speculated that his final report could be as close as late February. Now, it appears we may have confirmation of that particular... Read more

2019-01-25T14:16:12-05:00

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Two Trump Associates in Court Today, as Part of Russia Probe

Last updated on: January 25, 2019 at 2:16 pm By Susan Wright

Well, it has been a busy day for special counsel Robert Mueller and the ongoing Russia probe. Right off the bat, the pre-dawn hours of Friday saw armed federal agents descend on Trump pal and former campaign advisor, Roger Stone’s Fort Lauderdale, Florida home. I covered that bit of drama over at my other gig with The Resurgent. I have to mention several points of interest with this early morning raid. CNN was on the scene with dramatic video of... Read more

2019-01-24T13:58:00-05:00

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Wilbur Ross’ “Let Them Eat Cake” Moment Strikes a Sour Note

Last updated on: January 24, 2019 at 1:58 pm By Susan Wright

Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross. What is tone deaf and callous, Alex? While appearing on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” earlier Thursday morning to discuss the economy, as well as the details of the government shutdown, now into its 34th day, the ultra-wealthy Secretary Ross seemed befuddled over the purpose of food banks, and in particular, why the roughly 800,000 federal workers and contractors who haven’t been paid during this time would need to rush to these food banks and soup kitchens. In... Read more

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2019-01-23T16:40:16-05:00

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Cohen Backs out of Public Testimony, Cites “Threats” From Trump and Giuliani

Last updated on: January 23, 2019 at 4:40 pm By Susan Wright

Typical thug behavior? So politicos were looking forward to the congressional testimony of former Trump attorney and “fixer,” Michael Cohen, due to happen publicly on February 7, 2019. As of today, it’s not happening. Apparently, Cohen, at the advice of his counsel, has backed out of his agreement to testify before the House Oversight and Reform Committee, after an invitation from Chairman Elijah Cummings (D-Md.). Cohen released a statement regarding his decision, through his counsel, earlier Wednesday. “Due to ongoing... Read more

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