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TODAY discovers the internet

Flashback Edition

Way back in 1994, 25 years ago, then Today Show anchors Bryant Gumbel and Katie Couric were flummoxed by “internet.”

Posted byTed BlockOctober 29, 2019November 4, 2019Posted inFlashbackLeave a comment on TODAY discovers the internet

Trump says he’ll attend Game 5 of the World Series at Nationals Park

News with a Twist

Nat’s management working on plans to avoid presidential appearance

Posted byTed BlockOctober 25, 2019November 4, 2019Posted inNews with a TwistLeave a comment on Trump says he’ll attend Game 5 of the World Series at Nationals Park

Indicted Giuliani Associate Ties Case to Trump

Commentary

He can’t talk because…you guessed it: EXECUTIVE PRIVILEGE!

Posted byTed BlockOctober 24, 2019November 6, 2019Posted inNews with a Twist, PoliticsLeave a comment on Indicted Giuliani Associate Ties Case to Trump

Republicans Grind Impeachment Inquiry to Halt as Picture Darkens for Trump

Commentary

House Republicans storm secure suite on Capitol Hill where the impeachment inquiry was being held

Posted byTed BlockOctober 23, 2019November 6, 2019Posted inCommentary, Impeachment, PoliticsLeave a comment on Republicans Grind Impeachment Inquiry to Halt as Picture Darkens for Trump

Trump is constantly deriding liberal media bias

Commentary

Wait, what? – Eugene Robinson’s Washington Post column links to four other opinion pieces; 3 are from conservative observers

Posted byTed BlockOctober 21, 2019November 6, 2019Posted inCommentary, PoliticsLeave a comment on Trump is constantly deriding liberal media bias

How Low Will Trump Go?

Commentary

I have had long and interesting debates about a Trump impeachment. Many people believe that impeachment is a non-starter. Yes, he will be impeached — the votes are already there. But it is still questionable whether he will be removed from office by the Senate.

Posted byTed BlockOctober 19, 2019November 3, 2019Posted inCommentaryLeave a comment on How Low Will Trump Go?

After moving troops from Syria and into Saudi Arabia, Trump plans more re-deployments

News with a Twist

Sources: Trump thrilled by idea of moving troops like “so many toy soldiers”

Posted byTed BlockOctober 14, 2019November 4, 2019Posted inNews with a TwistLeave a comment on After moving troops from Syria and into Saudi Arabia, Trump plans more re-deployments

Donald Trump – con man in chief

News with a Twist

Around the Block reveals where little Donald learned his flimflammery

Posted byTed BlockOctober 11, 2019November 4, 2019Posted inNews with a TwistLeave a comment on Donald Trump – con man in chief

Times’ Leonhardt: Trump up to 42 potential impeachable offenses

News with a Twist

“Lower the Bar” Barr’s DO(I)J “Trump Protection Squad” working to end Congressional “Illegal Witch Hunt”

Posted byTed BlockOctober 1, 2019November 6, 2019Posted inImpeachment, News with a Twist, PoliticsLeave a comment on Times’ Leonhardt: Trump up to 42 potential impeachable offenses

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