Category: American Life and Politics

The Men Who Lead Our Troops Make Clear They’re Not On-Board with tRump’s Embrace of Nazis and Racists

Bulldog does get into politics now and then. Especially when that sub-tropical climate here in “The Sunshine State” takes some of the fun out of outdoor activities. And the events of the last few days on the national political scene are screaming out for… Continue Reading “The Men Who Lead Our Troops Make Clear They’re Not On-Board with tRump’s Embrace of Nazis and Racists”

Following the Money Could Lead to the Bigger Scandal – Political Wire

Bulldog says: Wow. Just wow! Many of us who have followed the ever-expanding story around tRump’s sickening corruption have been waiting for confirmation that investigators were focusing on the financial part of all of it. So it’s not an unexpected development but it still… Continue Reading “Following the Money Could Lead to the Bigger Scandal – Political Wire”

Conservative Columnist Jennifer Rubin Tears Into Our Trumpenfuhrer

Since Jennifer Rubin is not a bleeding heart Libtard, you might think that tRump supporters would give some credence to what she’s saying. But, of course, the vast majority of them will not. Let me quote from her column which was published yesterday, June… Continue Reading “Conservative Columnist Jennifer Rubin Tears Into Our Trumpenfuhrer”

Supreme Court won’t review decision that found N.C. voting law discriminates against African Americans – The Washington Post

<Ben says> This is a follow up to my posting back on Sept 6th of last year looking into efforts by North Carolina’s Republican legislature to suppress the minority vote. Because the Supreme Court will NOT review the lower court’s decision, this clearly racist… Continue Reading “Supreme Court won’t review decision that found N.C. voting law discriminates against African Americans – The Washington Post”

Comey Does Plainly Say There’s No Evidence to Back Trump’s Delusional Claim of Wiretapping

Here’s the follow-up from my previous posting regarding today’s events in the House Intelligence Committee’s hearings: Director Comey did confirm that the F.B.I. has zero evidence to support our Trumpenfuhrer’s vicious and absurd claim — which came out in one of his ridiculous tweets… Continue Reading “Comey Does Plainly Say There’s No Evidence to Back Trump’s Delusional Claim of Wiretapping”

FBI Director James Comey Confirms the Bureau is Investigating Russian Interference and Possible Trump Campaign Collusion

That the Bureau is conducting the investigation is not a surprise. This is breaking news as Director Comey is still giving his testimony before the House Intelligence Committee at the time I’m typing this but anyone who has even the slightest awareness of what’s… Continue Reading “FBI Director James Comey Confirms the Bureau is Investigating Russian Interference and Possible Trump Campaign Collusion”

John Glenn, Space Pioneer, Has Passed at 95

I did take note when Arnold Palmer passed back in September. Today the news is of another towering American icon: fighter pilot, Astronaut and former Senator John Glenn. We boomers who came of age in the ’60s followed his every exploit and idolized this… Continue Reading “John Glenn, Space Pioneer, Has Passed at 95”

Bulldog Had Nothing to Say About Our Election

I’ve placed a high priority on covering important events here on da bulldog blog. So it may seem just a bit strange that I had nothing to say about the result of the recent Presidential election. Yeah, that was exactly one month ago today.… Continue Reading “Bulldog Had Nothing to Say About Our Election”

Yes, the Astronauts Do Get to Vote

On the list of really important stuff that you may not have been wondering about: do astronauts get to vote? They most certainly do. Of course, this intrepid crew member did have to take the time to request a ballot, but request it she… Continue Reading “Yes, the Astronauts Do Get to Vote”

The Other Shoe Drops In North Carolina

In a previous posting about North Carolina’s discriminatory House Bill 2, I wrote about the NBA’s decision to move the 2017 All Star Game out of North Carolina because of the newly-enacted law that removed local protections for LGBT people. That posting hit da… Continue Reading “The Other Shoe Drops In North Carolina”