Tag: Robert Hubbell

What the Debt Ceiling Deal Tells Us About a Biden Second Term

Image courtesy of commons.wikimedia.com I was furious with President Biden in the weeks leading up to the debt ceiling near-fiasco--for saying he'd never negotiate on this made-up issue and then doing just that; for letting McCarthy get all the press coverage without trying to take charge; for even mentioning changes in the requirements of nutrition … Continue reading What the Debt Ceiling Deal Tells Us About a Biden Second Term →

“Journalistic Malpractice” by The New York Times?

My status as a determined optimist—albeit a worrying optimist—is being sorely tested by that deceitful gang at No Labels who call themselves “centrist/moderates.” They are, in my opinion, as much a threat to democracy as Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis, or both. And, not for the first time, the media is not doing its job. I … Continue reading “Journalistic Malpractice” by The New York Times? →

Yeah, I Hoped Not to Cover the Guy Again So Soon, But Comparisons Are Not Always Odious…

I thought these were important insights. Ruth Ben-Ghiat is a history professor and a scholar on fascism and authoritarian leaders. Sherrilyn Ifill is a law professor and former president and director of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. https://twitter.com/ruthbenghiat/status/1656478470216511488?s=51&t=nVuexwyjz5lAYgTHGa2APw And here we are reminded of the choice we're probably facing in 2024--and of the mainstream media's … Continue reading Yeah, I Hoped Not to Cover the Guy Again So Soon, But Comparisons Are Not Always Odious… →

A Good News Reposting From Jessica Craven’s

Chop Wood, Carry Water Extra! Extra! 3/5 🎉 Jessica Craven [Note from Annie: I came across this roundup of good news via Robert Hubbell's Today's Edition newsletter yesterday. I'm pleased to pass it on. If you make it through the last item--the Bad Lip Reading--the final few minutes may seem familiar; I included them in … Continue reading A Good News Reposting From Jessica Craven’s →

Please Join Me…

Photo by Polina Kovaleva on Pexels.com President Biden said last night: “We the people must decide whether we will have fair and free elections and every vote counts. We the people must decide whether we’re going to sustain a republic, where reality’s accepted, the law is obeyed, and your vote is truly sacred. We the … Continue reading Please Join Me… →

Be Prepared, But Don’t Be Scared, Ignore the Polls…and Vote!

BE PREPARED I found this helpful guide on Twitter, posted by our valuable fellow blogger Tokyo Sand, who blogs at politicalcharge.org. The FBI also offers assistance via its 56 local field offices: https://www.fbi.gov/contact as well as tips.fbi.gov. https://twitter.com/dhstokyo/status/1584411737755111424?s=51&t=sY9YsroB87uwcfYBAtmofA NOTE: THE HOTLINE NUMBERS IN THE GRAPHIC ARE FOR COUNTY/STATE AND NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC PARTY OFFICES--NOT GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES--UNLIKE … Continue reading Be Prepared, But Don’t Be Scared, Ignore the Polls…and Vote! →

SOME GOOD NEWS…

Photo by Jill Wellington on Pexels.com Some very positive events are occurring. I'm posting below the intro and conclusion from Robert Hubbell's Today's Edition newsletter, published September 22--an issue he titled: "A Good Day." ___________________         A half-dozen major stories broke on Wednesday. Together, they reinforce the rule of law and confirm the renewed strength … Continue reading SOME GOOD NEWS… →