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No, I Will Not Forgive The Voters Who Did This To My Country
George Carlin observed that stupid ignorant voters give us stupid ignorant politicians.
 • Bob Cesca
You Asked For It: Should We Intervene In Iran?
Interventionism could be a good thing. But with caveats....
 • Ben Cohen
How To Train Your Ear For Antisemitism
Both sides traffic in Jewish stereotypes. The progressive left just does it more subtly.
 • Ben Cohen
F**king Mondays: The Murder of Renee Nicole Good, Iran Protests Aren't About You, and a New Anti-Trump Hero
What you are seeing is not what you are seeing.
 • Ben Cohen
Saturday Roundup: The Sinister Elon Musk, ICE Crisis, Carpe Diem, and The New World Order
In case you missed it!
 • Ben Cohen
Elon Musk: The Most Dangerous Man in Politics
Musk can change election outcomes, dictate public-health, and destroy public institutions. And no one knows how to stop him.
 • Ben Cohen
The Crisis Is Real, And It’s Not Your Fault
The shooting of Renee Nicole Good is what happens under fascist rule. Trump’s supporters want you to believe it’s your fault.
 • Bob Cesca
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