A Republican councilman from Frederick County, Maryland, stepped in it when he posted a threat on his Facebook page regarding an alleged “hit piece” about him published by The Frederick News-Post. In the post, Kirby Delauter wrote that the author of the piece, Bethany Rodgers, had “absolutely no morals or journalistic ability,” threatening that if […]
As one might expect after all the bluster from the Tea Party and other extremely conservative groups, John Boehner is facing some opposition in his bid for re-election as Speaker of the House. The Washington Post reported after the January 2013 vote that Boehner “survived a mini-rebellion among the most conservative members of the GOP […]
Louie Gohmert announced on Sunday that he would challenge John Boehner for the position of Speaker of the House, telling Fox and Friends “I’m putting my name out there today to be another candidate for Speaker.” Gohmert added that after “years of broken promises, it’s time for a change.” After picking myself off the floor, […]
A 40+ year friend of mine (MD) tried to broker some sort of truce on his Facebook profile between the warring factions – liberals and conservatives – religious and non-religious – he calls “friends.” The post started innocently enough with my friend posting: I’m feeling a tad belligerent this morning. This is a rant and a […]
2014 was a wild ride. The next two years will make 2014 look like a cake walk. Let’s talk a little break from the political freak show to enjoy a family Christmas video. The set up: Dad is having a grand old time opening presents by the tree. He is delighted to receive a pair of […]