tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35117130.post4938124077630278380..comments2024-03-26T20:19:35.180-04:00Comments on Northern Reflections: Dimwit-In-ChiefOwen Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06464860078574618579noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35117130.post-64615733156900285992017-07-25T15:52:12.784-04:002017-07-25T15:52:12.784-04:00 When a nation serves only to enrich its leader, l... When a nation serves only to enrich its leader, lovingit, it is no longer a republic -- banana or not.Owen Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06464860078574618579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35117130.post-74361238473792316132017-07-25T15:48:47.018-04:002017-07-25T15:48:47.018-04:00It's remarkable -- and frightening -- to see h...It's remarkable -- and frightening -- to see how spineless the party of "good, old fashioned American values" has become, Mound.Owen Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06464860078574618579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35117130.post-13902093790723772222017-07-25T14:26:55.308-04:002017-07-25T14:26:55.308-04:00What terrifies me is the prospect that America may...What terrifies me is the prospect that America may no longer have a line in the sand, a limit to its tolerance of this bastard's impulsive excesses. After six months there can no longer be any doubt that Trump understands no bounds and that every accommodation merely allows him to move the bar of his constant affront to decency. The Congressional Republicans are empowering this sadist even as he lashes out at them, belittling and even threatening them. How masochistic is that? With each incident, every outrage, Steve Bannon draws closer to his goal of destroying what he calls the "administrative state."The Mound of Soundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09023839743772372922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35117130.post-66876019302481588362017-07-25T13:02:44.597-04:002017-07-25T13:02:44.597-04:00I think maybe we should stop insulting 'banana...I think maybe we should stop insulting 'banana republics', Owen. :) Maybe 'tin-pot dictator'? Good title, though it doesn't sound like you...<br />A little story about Tourette's, Steve, and please take it kindly meant; my only child's Dad has the disorder. Brilliant man. They do achieve greatness in their professions, if the bullying doesn't get them first.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35117130.post-77965893500064834212017-07-25T12:08:46.839-04:002017-07-25T12:08:46.839-04:00But democracy works on the assumption that each ci...But democracy works on the assumption that each citizen -- with his or her one vote -- will take the time to become informed and stay informed, Steve.Owen Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06464860078574618579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35117130.post-35188544214607195722017-07-25T12:04:41.133-04:002017-07-25T12:04:41.133-04:00Thanks for the link, Lorne. Dimwitted leaders are ...Thanks for the link, Lorne. Dimwitted leaders are chosen by dimwitted citizens -- citizens who choose to be, and to remain, dimwitted.Owen Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06464860078574618579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35117130.post-13916473650812418392017-07-25T12:00:55.425-04:002017-07-25T12:00:55.425-04:00A good showman can fake it, Steve. Trump has been ...A good showman can fake it, Steve. Trump has been faking it for years -- and no one was asking him difficult questions.Owen Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06464860078574618579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35117130.post-92090372025025104032017-07-25T11:25:09.179-04:002017-07-25T11:25:09.179-04:00There is an interesting piece by Daniel Dale in th...There is an interesting piece by Daniel Dale in this morning's Star, Owen, that addresses the implications of Trump's behaviour:<br /><br />"Trump’s critics warn of a pressing threat to the rule of law. Matthew Miller, chief spokesman for the Department of Justice during the Obama administration, said he sees a worrisome public complacency about Trump acts that he believes are reminiscent of a “banana republic” strongman."<br /><br />https://www.thestar.com/news/world/2017/07/24/trumps-attacks-on-sessions-mueller-raise-concerns-about-authoritarian-tactics.html<br />Lornehttp://www.politicsanditsdiscontents.blogspot.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35117130.post-78321440665988097132017-07-25T11:04:59.763-04:002017-07-25T11:04:59.763-04:00Hillary Clinton and the Democratic party are alleg...Hillary Clinton and the Democratic party are allegedly as corrupt as anything in history. In Canada we had neo libs in the party just because they could be elected. This is what is wrong with first past the post. Democracy know no party, no allegiance just one person one vote.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14162783936999869984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35117130.post-70473937045829124332017-07-25T11:02:58.396-04:002017-07-25T11:02:58.396-04:00I have always been of the belief that to become th...I have always been of the belief that to become the President of the United States of America you have to be very smart. Reagan won an election with Alzheimer in the third degree, GWB was brain dead and now you have Trump. What is that saying a fish rots at the head.<br />I really thought Trump was clever not just someone with torettes.<br /><br />Like Jim Morrison said " just going to get my kicks in until the whole shithouse goes down in flames"Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14162783936999869984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35117130.post-55293668798772838442017-07-25T10:29:27.742-04:002017-07-25T10:29:27.742-04:00If Trump had read the Constitution, Cap, he would ...If Trump had read the Constitution, Cap, he would know that he's laying the foundation for his impeachment. But Trump doesn't read. He watches TV.Owen Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06464860078574618579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35117130.post-82924744009982206662017-07-25T09:58:15.049-04:002017-07-25T09:58:15.049-04:00Trump is pressuring Sessions to prosecute his elec...Trump is pressuring Sessions to prosecute his election opponent. If he succeeds you can kiss free elections goodbye. Given the long-standing independence of the AG and the norm that the president does not direct or interfere with prosecutions, Trump's pressure on Sessions should be grounds for impeachment.<br /><br />CapAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com