(via The New Yorker) Congress House Republicans revive obscure rule that allows them to slash the pay of individual federal workers to $1. I'm sure that, coupled with the Trump team's efforts to find individuals in the Department of Energy who've been involved in climate … [Read more...] about Fascism Watch, January 5
Fascism Watch, January 4
The classified report on election hacking is finished, and Obama will receive it on Thursday. The unclassified version will probably be released to the public on Monday. Congress We're defunding the UN now? Having apparently never heard of Merrick Garland and having been in … [Read more...] about Fascism Watch, January 4
Fascism Watch, January 3
Congress The House has withdrawn its plan to eviscerate the Office of Congressional Ethics. Many headlines gave credit to Trump's tweet about the issue, when in fact representatives actually backed down because their offices were flooded with angry phone calls from … [Read more...] about Fascism Watch, January 3
Fascism Watch, December 23-January 2
https://twitter.com/JDeurbrouck/status/814844640918519809 I had to take a break to help my parents move over the holidays. I'm sorry I was away so long! "Everything we know suggests that we’re entering an era of epic corruption and contempt for the rule of law, with no … [Read more...] about Fascism Watch, December 23-January 2
Fascism Watch, December 22
The FBI's bullshit warrant for Clinton's emails not only swayed the election, but set a dangerous precedent for national security. "Some experts say the FBI affidavit, which almost certainly was vetted by Justice Department prosecutors, appears to argue that the government has … [Read more...] about Fascism Watch, December 22
In response to “My fellow liberals”
"My fellow liberals, I'm tired of you" has been recommended to me as "a good read." Spoiler alert: I don't think it's very good, and I think the recommending party needs to read more. When confronted with a big wodge of stupidity, I find it helpful to break down the stupid into … [Read more...] about In response to “My fellow liberals”
Fascism Watch, December 21
Trump Lawmakers are loath to say anything remotely critical, fearful they might set off the president-elect or his horde of enforcers. Trump dropping 'drain the swamp' slogan. Transition Team & Cabinet Appointees In the same interview, Newt Gingrich suggests that Donald … [Read more...] about Fascism Watch, December 21
Fascism Watch, December 20
The FBI's warrant for Clinton's email "never should have been granted." “The warrant application seems to reflect a belief that any email sent by Hillary Clinton from a private email server is probably evidence of a crime,” Katkin said. “If so, then it must be seen as a partisan … [Read more...] about Fascism Watch, December 20
Fascism Watch, December 19
Russia's ambassador to Turkey was assassinated today Trump A specter of treason hovers over Donald Trump. The four ways Trump may be guilty of treason Russia's efforts to get Trump elected were "plucked from the KGB’s (now FSB’s) playbook for installing world leaders … [Read more...] about Fascism Watch, December 19
Fascism Watch, December 17-18
Trump & Russia Trump spokeswoman says ignoring Russian espionage is patriotic https://twitter.com/BBCSteveR/status/810547888996618240 Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee dodges calls from CIA director Senators push for a select committee to … [Read more...] about Fascism Watch, December 17-18
