It’s not surprising that Hunter Biden was convicted on three counts related to his possession of a gun while addicted to drugs. His defense seemed to all but concede on the facts, while trying to generate sympathy regarding the circumstances of his addiction. No dice. This and the case against Donald Trump aren’t all thatContinue reading “Slap ‘Em on the Wrist, Move On”
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Could Madison’s School Referenda Elect Trump?
Could Madison voters do the unthinkable? No, not vote for Donald Trump. Let’s be serious. I mean could they vote down a school referendum? And if they do that, could it chip away at the overwhelming margin that Biden will win by in the city come November thereby nudging a close election in Trump’s direction?Continue reading “Could Madison’s School Referenda Elect Trump?”
Prepare for Trump, the Sequel
I had planned to save this one for the fall, but now I feel like it’s not too early to start preparing for a second Trump administration. We can’t predict the future and nothing’s a sure thing, but we can make some educated guesses about probabilities. Now, in the wake of the reaction (or lackContinue reading “Prepare for Trump, the Sequel”
The Q&Q For 6/8/24
This week’s quote comes to us from a spokesperson for the Supreme Court who said: “Justice Jackson is Crazy in Love With Beyonce’s Music. Who isn’t?“ A) Free tickets to one of her concerts valued at $900 a pop. B) A special judicial robe, cut very high at the hip. C) An autographed Cowboy CarterContinue reading “The Q&Q For 6/8/24”
Pay the Players More
The predictable whining has begun. Don’t be fooled, there’s plenty of money in big time college sports to pay the players. Last month, in an historic settlement of an antitrust case, college sports programs agreed to pay their athletes up to $21 million a year going forward. They also agreed to pay damages of $2.8Continue reading “Pay the Players More”
Hunter Biden’s Gun Rights
Where’s the NRA when we need them? Often law-abiding, short-term gun owner Hunter Biden may have lied on a form, but does that negate his Second Amendment rights to own a handgun while on crack cocaine?! If the Founding Fathers were clear about anything it was the right of drug addicts to possess fire arms!Continue reading “Hunter Biden’s Gun Rights”
Disbar the Fake Electors
The lawyers who were among the 10 fake electors in Wisconsin should lose their law licenses. Yesterday Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul finally got around to charging three of the Wisconsin 10 with one felony forgery count each. You can read the complaint here. Why he did it now, five months before the next election,Continue reading “Disbar the Fake Electors”
Where’s the Reckoning For Jamal Mitchell?
Four years ago, George Floyd, a violent felon who was six foot – four and weighed 220 pounds, was resisting arrest when Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin restrained him by kneeling on his neck for nine and a half minutes. Floyd, who had a history of crying and calling for mercy in past arrests, didContinue reading “Where’s the Reckoning For Jamal Mitchell?”
Defund Bail Providers
On the evening of February 15, 2023, Stephen Fleck was walking his dog on Schroeder Road on Madison’s Southwest Side. The father of five and Marine Corps veteran, “Steve was known for his towering height, quick wit, intelligent dialogue, lyrical writing, intricate art, philosopher’s mind, and compassionate counselor heart,” according to his obituary. Tiambra WalkerContinue reading “Defund Bail Providers”
The Q&Q For 6/1/24
This week’s quote comes to us from none other than Justice Samuel Alito, who said in reference to his wife, Martha-Ann’s, apparent propensity to fly controversial flags from the family properties: “She makes her own decisions and I honor her right to do so.” A) Thank you, Sam, for allying with my feminist beliefs andContinue reading “The Q&Q For 6/1/24”
Yellow Stripes & Dead Armadillos 