Category Archives: Koch Bros Final Solution to Democracy

The Facts of Life v Fake News: climate denier hired by the New York Times?

Source, ThinkProgress: After hyping itself as antidote to fake news, New York Times hires extreme climate denier Uh, where have I been? Thinking about power-hungry, obscenely wealthy people buying political and court seats, sure, but several of those men are … Continue reading →

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The contagious madness of Citizens United

For years now, I’ve been reading about the oligarchs who have taken $huge advantage of  Citizens United. And dropping little notes about them, right here. I shouldn’t have to remind any of us but…that’s the Supreme Court 5-4 decision that … Continue reading →

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Judge determines Trump can be sued for inciting violence

Last night the continuing Horror caught up to me. I’ve been pretty combative over the past several weeks and emotional fisticuffs apparently transform one’s sense of horror into action. But last night I was depressed and today I still am. … Continue reading →

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