Trump’s Gobbler


Remember that "tough guy" letter Donald Trump sent to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan? In it, Trump warned him not to invade Syria and go after our Kurdish allies, whose Syrian Democratic Forces lost 11,000 fighters battling against the Islamic State alongside American troops. Trump's spontaneous decision to withdraw American forces from the region opened up an... Continue Reading →

The Magic Mikes


Maybe I'm just naive and don't understand diplomacy or foreign policy, but it seems to me if you're going to have a successful ceasefire, then both sides have to agree on the definition of "ceasefire." Donald Trump, the self-described "stable genius" and "great negotiator" with "unmatched wisdom," sent sycophant Mike One and sycophant Mike Two... Continue Reading →

Friends In Low Places


Donald Trump has a thing for fascists, strongmen, bullies, and just all-around terrible people. He gets hot flashes over Russia's president Vladimir Putin. He calls Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to congratulate him on his recent power grab. He held a reception for Egyptian president Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt who gained power through a coup.... Continue Reading →

Travesty For Turks


Many years ago the most disturbing thing that disturbed me about the nation of Turkey was the squat toilet which is, or was, common there. Basically, it's a hole in the floor that you flush. But instead of sitting while you poop, you squat over it. Turkish President ­Recep Tayyip Erdogan has just squatted over his... Continue Reading →

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