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SNL Solemnly Responds to the Election

In the way only they can.

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Everyone Should Watch This

Some of you know that it was Jon Stewart who inspired me to start this blog. I loved how Stewart combined politics with humor, and wondered why there wasn’t a blog that did the same thing. I also am an avid reader of Heather Cox Richardson’s blog. And so, I have to say that this […]

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Revenge?

According to The Washington Post, women in the US are taking matters into their own hands. They are looking into a movement in South Korea called 4B. “For some women in the United States, the election on Tuesday was a referendum on women’s rights, with reproductive freedoms hanging in the balance. So with Donald Trump — who […]

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Trump Won. Now What?

David Frum in The Atlantic writes, “The United States is about to become a different kind of country“. Read it. Or, if you don’t want to read, here’s a similar video (13 minutes):

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Pete Buttigieg — WOW!

If you are planning to spend election day just waiting for results, well, you will probably be waiting for a long time. But here is something that might just make you feel good about America, and ironically, it is from a gay man. It is just under an hour long, so it will stop you […]

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Bernie!

I have a soft spot in my heart for Bernie Sanders, even though I often disagree with some of his desired policies. Here’s a video from today that I totally agree with, and also shows why he has a place in my heart.

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OMG, SNL hits it out of the Park-ala

I laughed SO HARD at tonight’s SNL cold open, I cried tears of JOY. This skit from SNL tonight is also pretty funny, and has another actual famous politician in it. Can you guess their name?

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How the Election Will Go

Want to know how the election will happen? Tom Tomorrow knows all, and he will tell you!

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What Happens in the Booth…

… stays in the booth. Here’s a fun Democratic ad, voiced by Julia Roberts.

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A Love Letter to the MAGAs in your Life

Jimmy Kimmel has a special monologue for you to send to Trumpy Republicans you know. It is actually pretty sweet. Kimmel says: “Tonight’s monologue is for Republicans. If you have someone in your life who is either planning to vote for Trump or thinking about it, please send this to them. Ask a Republican you […]

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It’s Your Secret

You may be wondering why I am posting two videos by the Lincoln Project in a row. Well, there are a couple of reasons. First, this one made me laugh, it is cute and serious at the same time. Second, I do not want the US to be a single party country. I believe in […]

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America on Fire Sale

Another good video from the Lincoln Project: Which reminds me of a quote from Samuel Adams, one of our founders, “To have a villainous ruler imposed on you is a misfortune. To elect him yourself is a disgrace.”

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Republican leaders Show Their Hypocrisy

Jake Tapper takes down Mike Johnson and Mitch McConnell, who are complaining Kamala Harris said that she agreed that Donald Trump is a fascist.

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A Problem Like a MAGA?

On October 14th, Donald Trump held a Town Hall in suburban Philadelphia, during which he “demanded his handlers play a series of his favorite tunes, including Sinéad O’Connor’s “Nothing Compares 2 U,” the celestial “Ave Maria,” and the song that has become his bizarre signature: the Village People’s “Y.M.C.A.” Then, while his supporters started leaving, […]

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Trump the Wimp

Dave Bautista points out that Trump is a crying baby. So why do male voters seem to love him. Maybe for the same reason that he loves the very gay song “YMCA”, especially the “macho man” line.

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