While I dont disagree that placing the blame on McConnell should be part of the Democrat's strategy - I reject the idea that anything is "playing" into Trump's hands. Pollsters have started… (View Post)

For what it's worth - the "It's only a drop in the bucket" argument doesnt seem like a good reason to do something, or not to do something. In this case - the amount of money these people a… (View Post)

I see this playing out two ways: Trump caves if the economy starts to turn south due to the shutdown (but I think that would take months to happen). The other way is a deal is struck. Maybe it's not … (View Post)

I think this is roughly emblematic of a 1970's mindset where someone could work part-time at a summer job and expect to save enough money to pay of school tuition. We're a very (very) long way away f… (View Post)

So - where does that leave Brexit? It sounds like there's next to no chance that Parliament will pass the current deal, especially in light of the EU's ruling that the U.K. can unilaterally back out … (View Post)