Tag Archives: John Dowd

The Coming Cluster Bomb?

Today’s article is one way the Mueller probe may come to a crescendo. I can’t help but think that if I changed two words in the title (“coming” to current and “bomb” to a four letter word that violates my PG rating) I would have had to write an article about the Trump administration. Please read on and follow my speculation. Continue reading The Coming Cluster Bomb?

49 Questions All Leading To 1 Answer

Monday night the New York Times broke the story that the Mueller team had given Trump’s criminal defense team advance questions that they intend to ask of President Trump. “Mysteriously” the Times obtained and printed 49 of them. There is a lot of meat on those bones. Let’s explore.   Continue reading 49 Questions All Leading To 1 Answer

Bona

The two most important things that happened in American politics last week are things that didn’t happen. The title of today’s article comes from an old basketball offense. I think we learned a lot about President Trump’s future strategy last week. Let’s explore and I will weave it all together. Continue reading Bona

Idiots And Amatuers

It is Wednesday morning as I write this article. The government runs out of money on Friday and as of this moment there is no plan to stop the government shutdown. In the past, despite having a large majority, House Republicans have needed Democratic votes to pass a continuing resolution. Last week Donald Trump (the self-proclaimed great deal maker) insulted the Democratic leadership to the point that they understandably declined an invitation to attend a White House meeting where the impending shutdown was to be a major topic of discussion. That is bad enough, but it gets worse. Let’s explore. Continue reading Idiots And Amatuers