Archives for April 2019

Add Windmills To The List Of Things Trump Hates

April 30, 2019 By John DeProspo Leave a Comment

There are many things Donald Trump hates: Mueller’s probe, the media, health food, Hillary Clinton, and, yes, even Meryl Streep.

Add windmills to the list.

Trump has publicly stated he hates windmills because:

1. The noise from windmills may cause cancer.

2. Windmills cause a drop in property values.

3. If wind powers our electricity, TVs will go off when the wind stops blowing.

But the number one reason Trump hates windmills is because of the effect they have on his iconic floppy coif! (Hey, the man is vain … and do you have any idea how long it takes to glue that piece into place?)

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Conway Slams “King Of Branding” With New Nickname: “Deranged Donald”

April 27, 2019 By John DeProspo 6 Comments

George Conway, husband of one of Donald Trump’s most ardent defenders in the media, Kellyanne Conway (I know, it’s hard to figure out how this marriage works!), has hit the man currently occupying the White House with a new sobriquet: “Deranged Donald.”

Will the name stick?

Probably not, just like none of the following nicknames have permanently stuck to the Teflon Don.

Here is my list of the top 10 Trump nicknames:

Adolph Twitler

Benedict Donald

Cadet Bonespurs

Commander in Cheat

Don The Con

F**kface Von Clownstick

Hair Furor

Prima Donald

The Lyin King

Trumplethinskin

Do you have a Trump nickname not on this list? Feel free to share it in comments.

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Trump Kneecaps Rule Of Law

April 25, 2019 By John DeProspo 6 Comments

When it comes to complying with legitimate congressional demands, Donald Trump has one word … “Fugetaboutit!”

Trump has directed his underlings to refuse the House Democrats’ lawful requests for his tax returns and has ordered former and present members of his staff to defy congressional subpoenas for testimony before House oversight committees.

This is in line with Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s findings that Trump has obstructed justice and has directed others to do the same.

Many political commentators are accusing Trump of besmirching the Presidency and denigrating the rule of law.

But does this really come as a surprise? Trump did swear on a bible to “faithfully execute the Office of the President and … the Constitution.”

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Could “Something Old, Something New” Be The Winning Formula For Dems In 2020?

April 16, 2019 By John DeProspo 6 Comments

As we get set for the first Democratic primary debate in June, it’s as good a time as any to start thinking about who would make the best presidential nominee and which “couple” would represent the most formidable ticket.

My belief is that after what will be four years of total havoc and chaos in Washington D.C., the country needs a stabilizing force at the head of its government. It is not a time to experiment with a political lightweight or unknown. What we need is an experienced elder statesman who can restore honor and dignity to the once revered Office of the President.

This is why I believe Bernie Sanders, or Joe Biden, would be the right choice for Democrats.

This is the something old part.

As for a vice presidential candidate, the country could use something totally out of the ordinary.

This is the something new part.

While a female VP pick would be something new in the sense that a woman has never served as second in command (the unsuccessful Walter Mondale chose Geraldine Ferraro to be his running mate in 1984) I’m thinking of something more radical. Instead of the first female vice president, I’m thinking more of the first openly gay vice president.

South Bend, Indiana, mayor, Pete Buttigieg, fits the bill perfectly.

The 37-year-old is doing quite well for himself. Before “officially” announcing his bid for the presidency, he raised $7 million. After declaring he was running for the White House this past Sunday, he raised an additional $1 million … in just four hours!

Yes, a good part of the country is still homophobic. But the “fear of gays” is starting to melt almost as fast as the polar ice caps.

As of 2019, all 50 states have been served by openly LGBT elected politicians in some capacity; 46 states have elected openly LGBT politicians to one or both houses of their state legislature; there has been one openly bisexual state governor (Kate Brown).

Oh, by the way, if you listen the Rhodes scholar Buttigieg speak, you too will be won over by his intelligence, poise and clear vision for the future.

Sanders and Buttigieg. Biden and Buttigieg. It doesn’t matter. This is the Democrats’ best chance to regain the now sullied White House.

One last thought. It would be very important for Sanders or Biden to announce they would be a one-term president. President Buttigieg in 2024? Count me in!

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Addendum: According to a recent Fox News poll, in a matchup between Trump and Biden, Biden wins by 7 points, Sanders wins by 3 points. Both Harris and Warren lose by 2 points.

Trump High On Daughter Ivanka

April 12, 2019 By John DeProspo Leave a Comment

In an interview with The Atlantic, Donald Trump couldn’t help but gush over his favorite daughter Ivanka.

The proud papa said he had considered nominating her to lead the World Bank.

Trump also considered her for U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.

“She’s a natural diplomat,” said Trump.

As for the future, Trump thinks the sky’s the limit for Ivanka.

“If she ever wanted to run for president, I think she’d be very, very hard to beat,” Trump added.

Trump praised his daughter for possessing “a great calmness.” Of course, he added that’s “usually a genetic thing.”

Surprisingly, Trump admitted he considered naming his son Barron to head the Navy. Said Trump, “He watches a ton of Popeye cartoons, you know.”

Of course this last statement is not true. Right?

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Weatherman Has Faith Book On Climate Will Change Hearts And Minds

April 8, 2019 By John DeProspo Leave a Comment

Paul Douglas, a well-known Minnesota meteorologist, believes in the science of climate change and has written a book on the subject. He is also an Evangelical.

The book, “Caring for Creation: An Evangelical’s Guide to Climate Change and a Healthy Environment,” hit the bookstores this month. It is co-authored by the Rev. Mitch Hescox, president of the Evangelical Environmental Network.

“I figured if people didn’t want to hear from scientists, maybe they’d listen to a minister and a meteorologist,” said Douglas.

Douglas’s argument is that climate change is irrefutable and it is a Christian obligation to care for the planet and all that God has created.

Some of the book’s solutions for combating climate change focus on renewable energy such as wind and solar, which Douglas describes as “cheaper, clean, homegrown American energy” that can lead to “energy freedom.”

Will the book’s pious message resonate with skeptical Evangelicals who view climate change, a.k.a global warming, as a hoax to grow big government?

For hardcore Evangelicals who support Donald Trump’s view that climate change is a myth concocted by the Chinese to give them a competitive manufacturing edge, I’m giving the effort, though commendable, a snowball’s chance in hell.

Could William Barr Have A John Mitchell Problem?

April 4, 2019 By John DeProspo 3 Comments

They couldn’t take it anymore. So now some members of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s otherwise “leak-proof” team are starting to talk.

According to The New York Times, a few of Mueller’s investigators have said Attorney General William Barr’s summary of their report did not sufficiently jibe with the results of their investigation, suggesting their findings could be more damaging to Trump than Barr conveyed,

Of course this comes as no surprise. Trump’s handpicked AG was always going to spin Mueller’s report in the most positive light, i.e. creating the impression it cleared his boss.

Yesterday, the House Judiciary Committee authorized Chairman Jerry Nadler to issue a subpoena for the full Mueller report along with all the underlying documents.

Although we may be in for a long court fight, the law is on the side of the Democrats.

The full report will eventually make its way to Nadler, if not the general public.

And if Barr’s 4-page summary was so off the mark that it can be shown he intentionally misrepresented the facts contained in the Mueller report, he may have a John Mitchell problem.

John Mitchell was Richard Nixon’s Attorney General who did his best to cover-up his boss’s crimes.

For his efforts, Mitchell was found guilty of conspiracy, obstruction of justice, and perjury and sentenced to two and a half to eight years in prison for his role in the Watergate break-in and cover-up.

Could Barr be so loyal… so dumb?

As Mary Anne Marsh, a Democratic political analyst, recently wrote in an article on FoxNews.com (of all places), “And if they continue to stonewall, then Trump and Barr will face the consequences rendered by the American people and history…just like Nixon and Mitchell.”

It is becoming increasingly clear that Trump and his Republican enablers are suffering from a bad case of premature exultation.

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Trump May Have A Formidable Primary Opponent For 2020

April 2, 2019 By John DeProspo Leave a Comment

Reprint from moronmajority.com

For the first time in GOP presidential primary history, Republicans may have a choice between the greater of two evils … Trump or the Prince of Darkness. This could present a difficult choice for many Evangelical voters.

However, this would certainly be a welcome development for Democrats seeking to regain the White House.

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