Come Heller high water … None of the Democrats did well at Wednesday’s debate. If they were Snow White & the Six Dwarfs, Warren have been Snappy, Buttigieg would have been Snippy, Klobuchar would have been Defensive, Biden would have been Sleepy, Bloomberg would have … [Read more...]
Auchtoons: We’ll do anything but fix health care
There was an article in the Detroit Free Press this week, "Some Michigan libraries join nationwide trend: Eliminating late fees on overdue books." Here's an excerpt: Libraries in metro Detroit, Michigan and across the U.S. have or are considering joining the nationwide trend of … [Read more...]
Tough is as tough does
I heard a sportscaster the other day describe a pro athlete as “tough.” He didn’t define what he meant but I assume he meant the guy plays through pain, rises above adversity etc. – the usual jock stuff. Cynical Andy thought, “Well, of course he does, he’s paid $20 million … [Read more...]
Come Heller high water … the dealing with a disease edition
Come Heller high water … So, to recap the new GOP rules for the presidency: the sitting president CAN’T, if he’s a Democrat, appoint a SCOTUS judge in the last year or two of his or her term because we should “wait for the next election,” but the sitting president CAN, if … [Read more...]
Gagging on the Gig Economy
By John Auchter To be sure, there are some people who are perfectly happy working in the gig economy. Lyft drivers who appreciate the flexible hours and social engagement. Shipt pickers who enjoy the challenge of filling grocery orders for other people. But, after seeing an … [Read more...]
Dear Democrats: There is no magic bean
I saw two brief, seemingly inconsequential snippets of political news analysis the other day. Both confirmed for me that President Spray Tan McCheetos will not only be elected to a second term but will become America’s first Ruler for Life. The first was a TV talking head … [Read more...]
Coming to a theater near you, lots and lots and lots of commercials
I view it as my mission in life to gripe bitterly and predictably about stuff in life that should be better. I like to think of these gripes as helpful suggestions — guidance, if you will – pointing the way to a better society. It’s not easy work but I do it, anyway. You’re … [Read more...]
Since when did we let kids be lawyers?
There’s this profoundly odd moment as a parent where you look at your kid and see an adult. Suddenly, he’s not the toddler who peevishly swatted the rump of a well-dressed society lady who unwisely stepped between him and the tubs of ice cream in a display case. (In his … [Read more...]
Come Heller high water … the ‘decent Republicans are starting to fight back’ edition
Come Heller high water … Four well-known Republicans strategists – George Conway, Steve Schmidt, John Weaver and Rick Wilson - have created the Lincoln Project to defeat the orange Cheeto and restore the rule of law, even if that means helping Democrats take the Senate and … [Read more...]
Auchtoons: Sad is in the eye of the beholder
Toon & text by John Auchter The President expresses himself in superlatives: The transcript was perfect, I am the chosen one, I have the best words, and so on. It's an effective rhetorical device. The absolute certainty projects a pseudo-strength that many find very … [Read more...]
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