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10/27/18 The Absurdity of Blaming Trump for Everything The Left (including media) are very presumptuous that Trump caused one nut job to mail bombs to prominent Democrats, or another to shoot up a synagogue.   And that if only he changed his tone, all would be well.   They claim to all be psychoanalysts or clairvoyants, attributing causes, although they are equally sure the Bernie Sanders supporter who shot up a ball diamond full of GOP congressmen was not Bernie’s fault.   Of course we know that widespread Trump derangement causes one to look constantly for another reason to impeach him, however far the stretch, and to tout one’s moral superiority , and demonize all opponents.   My sense is that many or most Leftists/Democrats really don’t know anyone who they are aware of who voted for Trump, or the real reasons – partly because conservatives are often more reserved about it precisely because of the uncivility and brutality of the Left.   And so th...

10/5/18 Moderate Susan Collins gave an unusually reasoned and reasonable speech today, in the midst of so much political & emotional cacophony, justifying her support of Judge Kavenaugh.  Worth hearing if you haven’t.   https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/kavanaugh-fight-susan-collins-stands-up-to-democratic-bullies-and-becomes-a-profile-in-courage It now appears, together w. Democrat Joe Manchin’s support, that his confirmation is assured, finally hopefully putting at least this episode of Leftist rage, intimidation, character assassination & personal/career destruction (to achieve political ends) to bed.  Though they do talk of plan B to impeach him if confirmed.  And as has been said, there were 2 victims here – both Ford who had wished to remain anonymous, and the judge’s good name (& his family).  But the Dems care little about that or truth or presumption of innocence in pursuit of their objectives – just as ...