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McCONNELL’S THREATENING AMERICA WITH EVERYTHING HE’S ALREADY DONE
Sen. McConnell has paralyzed the Senate, ended bipartisanship, and violated the Constitution. The scope of his crimes is so vast, it’s hard to think of any more cards he has left to play.
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McCONNELL CAN TAKE HIS FAKE OUTRAGE AND SHOVE IT
Sen. McConnell has been waging a scorched-earth campaign against America and against the Democratic party for years — his latest threats ring hollow. Democrats must pass the new voting rights bill to save American democracy from the likes of McConnell.
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FOX “NEWS” LIES EVERY DAY
and almost never issues a correction. The Washington Post does offer corrections when they make a mistake (usually), and so, of course, the shameless traitors at Fox are jumping all over it.
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SPURRING THAT TROJAN HORSE INTO SOHO/nOHO
Picking up where I left off: a new study from the Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation demonstrates that the Mayor’s attempt to upzone Soho and Noho will result in less, not more, affordable housing in those neighborhoods. Once again, … Continue reading
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BIDEN REJECTED REAGAN’S PORTRAYAL OF AMERICAN DEMOCRACY AS TYRANNY
John Stoehr at the Editorial Board explains how truly remarkable that is.
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BIDEN QUOTED HEMINGWAY
Yes, in 2021, the President of the United States dared to quote a great author, a writer of classics, in an address to the American people.
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THE DEVELOPERS HAVE SPOKEN
“WE WANT SOHO/NOHO!” ‘BY ALL MEANS!” City Hall replies.
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PASSING THIS ALONG
co-author Lisa flagged this quote by Thomas Edison: “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.”
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CHIEF INJUSTICE ROBERTS GETS VERY NERVOUS ABOUT NON-WHITE, NON-CATHOLIC AMERICANS VOTING
“Instituionalist” Roberts has done as much as any individual in U.S. history to destroy democracy in this country. And his right-wing extremist brethren on the Court are totally in sync. Expect the Supreme Court to complete its destruction of the … Continue reading
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IF YOU’RE NOT WILLING TO SHREIK BACK AT BARTIROMO, DON’T GO ON HER SHOW
Maria Bartiromo’s pathetic attempt to prove herself worthy of the Fox “News” graveyard shift was in high gear during her “interview” assault on Rep. Dingell. Bartiromo lied, screamed, heckled with everything she had in her. Incredibly, Dingell didn’t seem prepared … Continue reading
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