Category Archives: GOP

John Oliver Blasts ‘F–king Egomaniac’ Trump for Leaving Paris Climate Accord

Posted on June 5, 2017 by David Posnett

By now we should all know, the Paris agreement was about “2 degrees Celsius”.  If global warming exceeds these 2 extra degrees things become irreversible.  Bad things. Most people understand this, which is why it was possible (although not easy) … Continue reading →

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We All Have Pre-existing Conditions

Posted on May 30, 2017 by David Posnett

If 1/7 people were turned away on medical insurance applications prior to Obamacare (before 2009), then you probably know someone in your circle of friends with a pre-existing condition, who was denied insurance in those “dark ages”.   Call or … Continue reading →

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The Pulse of the Resistance is Just Fine

Posted on May 25, 2017 by David Posnett

Yesterday I attended an event featuring former Rep. Tim Bishop. During the Q&A session, I asked him what advice he might have for resistance groups on Long Island. He responded, “don’t let the intensity wane”. We all know that raw … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Budget from Hell

Posted on May 23, 2017 by David Posnett

This is a budget from hell.  Increases for defense and the wall that will ultimately raise the total expenditures, despite the ill-advised cuts.  So, Mr. Zeldin, are you going to say something now, or tow the party line? Trump wants … Continue reading →

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Working-Class Trump Voters Open to Appeals

Posted on May 12, 2017 by David Posnett

  Working America: Front Porch Focus Group Report.  AFL-CIO 100 Days into the Trump Era, Working-Class ‘Searchers’ Who Voted for Him Are Having Doubts, Open to Appeals. Everyone who is canvassing this year (2017) should read this report!  Here is the … Continue reading →

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Constitutional Crisis: Trump tries to Cover up Russia Collusion

Posted on May 10, 2017 by David Posnett

The firing of FBI Director Comey is unprecedented and highly suspicious in light of recent developments in the Russia-Trump campaign collusion investigations. First, there was the testimony of former National Intelligence Director James Clapper and former acting Attorney General Sally … Continue reading →

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Trump Administration Cites Segregation-Era Ruling To Defend Its Travel Ban

Posted on May 9, 2017 by David Posnett

Published by HUFFINGTON POST POLITICS 05/08/2017 06:57 pm ET | Updated 2 hours ago In 1971, the Supreme Court decided that courts shouldn’t investigate the motivations of officials who closed public pools rather than integrate them. By Nick Baumann, Julia … Continue reading →

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Sally Yates Mops The Floor With GOP’s Ted Cruz While Schooling Him On Constitutional Law

Posted on May 9, 2017 by David Posnett

Posted on DailyKos.com By Leslie Salzillo Monday May 08, 2017 · 5:30 PM EDT During the Russian probe hearings on Monday, former acting DOJ Attorney General Sally Yates batted off Trump-supporting Republicans like flies during their attempts to discredit, shame … Continue reading →

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Tillerson says goodbye to human rights diplomacy

Posted on May 9, 2017 by David Posnett

The Brookings Institute Ted Piccone  Friday, May 5, 2017 ORDER FROM CHAOS With some nice words about values as an enduring guide to U.S. foreign policy, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson this week made crystal clear that when it comes to … Continue reading →

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Americans Now View Health Care as a Right. Republicans Can’t Change That.

Posted on May 9, 2017 by David Posnett

Posted on Slate.com By Mark Joseph Stern and Perry Grossman President Donald Trump congratulates House Republicans for passing the AHCA.Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images   One day after House Republicans passed the American Health Care Act, Louisiana Republican Sen. Bill … Continue reading →

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