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Trumpism At The Polls

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Robert Pogson

It’s not hard to notice that Gallup’s latest poll on Trump’s Job Approval is several standard deviations different between Gallup and Rasmussen. Let’s go with Gallup. They know how to take polls scientifically… Here’s what Gallup says: OH! MY! Notice … Continue reading →

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Trumpism Found Wanting

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Robert Pogson

“Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted reported that according to unofficial results, Mr. Balderson led Democrat Danny O’Connor by 1,754 votes. Mr. Husted added there are 3,435 outstanding provisional ballots and 5,048 uncounted absentee ballots. State law forbids counting of … Continue reading →

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Fools Rushing In

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Robert Pogson

“the Trumpinistas have done it. Not only will the EPA — now headed by Andrew Wheeler, former chief lobbyist for Murray Coal Company — roll back the fuel economy standards put in place with the consent of the auto manufacturers … Continue reading →

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The Koch Network Has Buyer’s Remorse

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Robert Pogson

“guiding the network’s pivot is its angst over the direction of Republicans in Congress, who earlier this year approved a $1.3 trillion spending agreement that increased federal government funding for defense spending and domestic programs. Brian Hooks, the network’s co-chair, … Continue reading →

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Trump And I Agree On One Thing

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Robert Pogson

“This is a terrible situation and Attorney General Jeff Sessions should stop this Rigged Witch Hunt right now” See Trump Demands That Jeff Sessions End The Russia Investigation “Right Now”Yes, Trump, the situation is terrible, having a traitor, thief and liar … Continue reading →

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Chickens Coming Home To Roost

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Robert Pogson

“Three new polls done by NBC/Marist of the Senate and gubernatorial races in Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin show things may be taking a turn for the worse for Republicans in the fall elections. The race for governor in Wisconsin has … Continue reading →

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Second Amendment Stupidity

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Robert Pogson

“The panel acknowledged that while the concealed carry of firearms categorically falls outside Second Amendment protection, see Peruta v. County of San Diego, it was satisfied that the Second Amendment encompasses a right to carry a firearm openly in public … Continue reading →

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Black ICE

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Robert Pogson

“Germany must eventually follow other European countries in banning new diesel cars, Chancellor Angela Merkel said, conceding for the first time that diesel’s days are numbered in the wake of the emissions scandals.” See Back from holiday, Merkel shifts gear on … Continue reading →

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Trump Shoots USA In The Foot With Cobalt Bullets

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Robert Pogson

“Panasonic was unable to discern how much cobalt sourced from Cuba via its Canadian supplier ended up in batteries it provided to the US market. The uncertainty is “due to co-mingling of sources by its suppliers in several phases of … Continue reading →

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Trump v Air

Posted on July 24, 2018 by Robert Pogson

“The Trump administration will seek to revoke California’s authority to regulate automobile greenhouse gas emissions — including its mandate for electric-car sales — in a proposed revision of Obama-era standards, according to three people familiar with the plan. The proposal, … Continue reading →

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Trump Flounders

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Robert Pogson

“President Donald Trump issued a furious, all-caps challenge to the Iranian regime late Sunday night, warning that any threats to the US would be met with unspecified dire consequences.” See Trump tweets explosive threat to Iran President RouhaniYou know the expression, … Continue reading →

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Making The World A Better Place

Posted on July 21, 2018 by Robert Pogson

“The Billion Tree Tsunami project in Pakistan has been a success. About 730 million trees were regrown using various forestry measures for regeneration, and three hundred million seedlings were planted using about 40 different species in the province of Khyber … Continue reading →

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