Even though Donald Trump has Marc Kasowitz as his personal attorney, criminal defense isn't really his thing. His thing is losing cases where Trump sues someone for saying he's not as rich as he claims, and settling with people who were scammed by Trump University. Wisely, Trump has been searching for a lawyer with criminal... Continue Reading →
Smearing Mueller
If you get caught cheating on your significant other, your defense might be to blame the informer with "you're going to believe her? She's a big fat slut!". The "big fat slut" defense may work if your significant other is stupid, but it doesn't change the fact you're guilty. President Trump informed us, several times,... Continue Reading →
Jefferson’s Cookies
Jefferson Beauregard Sessions' testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee was frustrating. He had more "I can't recalls" than Ronald Reagan when he was answering questions about Iran/Contra. During his confirmation hearing to become Attorney General, Sessions was answering about Trump surrogates meeting with Russians. Sessions said he wasn't aware of any meetings and then volunteered... Continue Reading →
Comey Storms In
A lot was revealed by former FBI Director James Comey's testimony before Congress, but I'm going to focus on the Republican defense. Several times during his testimony Comey said the president lied. The first defense from the White House and Trump's private lawyer was "the president is not a liar." They decided to label Comey... Continue Reading →
Jared’s Back Channel
Most people would be extremely defensive about being accused of putting the interest of a hostile nation over the United States. They'd be very eager to prove their innocence and erase all doubt. Not these jerks connected to Trump. They're too busy trying to kill investigations and trying to make deals for immunity. Is there... Continue Reading →
Classified Pain In The Butt
I want to play poker with Donald Trump. The man does not have a poker face. He has a Cheeto face, but not a poker face. If you ask him if he wants to call your raise he'd tell you that he doesn't have a full house. There's been a lot of talk in the... Continue Reading →
Schnooked By A Crook
Trump supporters constantly defend their man from accusations he colluded with Russia and their efforts to elect him, hacking into the Clinton campaign and spreading false information. They tell us it's all a conspiracy or "fake news." That's exactly what their golden-showered idol says. What they don't do is offer a coherent argument consisting of evidence... Continue Reading →
Getting The Memo
Yesterday I was looking forward to covering a subject other than Donald Trump. I had the topic picked. I came up with an idea I liked. All was going to be swell. Then 5:00 PM came around and like the day before, it brought a new scandal. A really big one. Mondays was really big but... Continue Reading →
Badenov Meets Blabalot
I imagine all the voices in Donald Trump's head sound like Bullwinkle. For once I'm in agreement with Trump. We can't have someone in the Oval Office who can't tell the difference between classified and unclassified information. That's what Donald Trump said on the campaign trail. His supporters said that. Paul Ryan said it. They... Continue Reading →
Tricky Woulda Thunk It
D'oh! The White House was shocked, dismayed, surprised, bewildered, caught off guard, gobsmacked at the backlash they received for firing FBI Director James Comey. They thought everyone would like Trump firing the man leading an investigation into his campaign coordinating with the Russians. Hey, at least the Russians like the firing. Of course these are... Continue Reading →