Watergate doesn’t bother me; does your conscience bother you?
We deserve an honest reckoning with the presidents we excuse and what our selective conscience reveals about our values and moral judgment.
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A sitting vice-president would count the votes of the electoral college and announce his defeat.
Lathan accuses Democrats of “abject partisanship” ahead of impeachment trial
Alabama Republican Party chair Terry Lathan denounced the impeachment trial of the former President as “abject partisanship."
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See recent postsCOVID killed the Don
"The March invasion of the coronavirus derailed the Trump Train," columnist Steve Flowers writes.
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See recent posts1960 Presidential Race marked beginning of television as premier political medium
The 1960 Presidential Race between Richard Nixon and John Kennedy is considered by many political historians to be a landmark presidential contest. This race for the White House, exactly 60 years ago, marked a pivotal change in presidential election politics when the advent of television became the premier medium for political candidates. John Kennedy was … Continued
Former NASA Administrator James Beggs has died
Thursday, NASA Administrator James Beggs passed away. Beggs was NASA’s sixth administrator. He served under President Ronald W. Reagan (R). His tenure at NASA was highlighted by the successful launch of the space shuttle program. NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine commented on the passing of Administrator Beggs. Mr. Beggs served as NASA administrator from July 1981 … Continued
President attends Alabama football game
Americans are widely divided on their views of President Donald J. Trump (R); but in Alabama he remains wildly popular. The President and First Lady were in attendance at the University of Alabama versus LSU football game on Saturday in Tuscaloosa. The President and First Lady Melania were honored with a standing ovation and chants … Continued
Aderholt, Byrne denounce lack of transparency in impeachment process
Tuesday, Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-Saks) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives demanding that Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-California) halt the impeachment inquiry into President Donald J. Trump (R). “This evening I spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives to demand that Speaker Pelosi stop this impeachment process of … Continued
Byrne says Schiff has “totally tainted the investigation”
Republicans have been highly critical of the way that the impeachment inquiry is being handled by the Democratic-controlled House leadership. They have been especially critical of House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, D-California. Last week, Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, signed to support a resolution to censure Schiff. Byrne is an attorney with decades of courtroom … Continued
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See recent postsThe Summer of 1969
As we say goodbye to the summer of 2019, allow me to reminisce with you and indeed commemorate more than likely a summer exactly 50 years ago that was undoubtedly the most momentous summer in American history – The Summer of 1969. It is amazing what all occurred in America during the last six-weeks of … Continued