Tag Archives: Democrats

NO KINGS: One Message. One Fight.

Posted on August 8, 2025 by Jim Blackwood Jr

I have been obsessed with political messaging since I was a child. Great messages win. “Nixon’s the One” beat “Come Home America” “We Shall Overcome” beat “State’s Rights” It’s the Economy Stupid” beat “A Proud Tradition.” “Yes We Can.” beat … Continue reading →

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We All Live In Trump’s Brain

Posted on April 10, 2025 by Jim Blackwood Jr

Under the great comb-over weave, there is no policy. No economy. No separation of powers. There is no republic or federalism. There is no religion or science. No justice. No education or compassion. There is only pathology.  Oh, our lives … Continue reading →

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Trump 47: Chaos is Our Friend

Posted on January 19, 2025 by Jim Blackwood Jr

I can’t look away. Trump is back and for my mental health, I would be better off digging a bunker in my backyard by hand, then crawling into it with a bottle of pinot noir. As a political normie, one … Continue reading →

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Trump? It’s the Democrats, Stupid

Posted on November 9, 2024 by Jim Blackwood Jr

Maybe the best thing for America is that Trump crushed the Democrats hopes and dreams on Tuesday. When America needed a genuine opposition party to stand against the march of populist authoritarians, the Democrats responded with… well… nothing. Oh, don’t … Continue reading →

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Now The Fun Part — An Election Night Preview

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Jim Blackwood Jr

I am a political wonk and an unabashed patriot. When everyone I know has had it with campaigns and politics, I am still digging in. I can’t help myself. National election day is Christmas and Opening Day and perfect tacos … Continue reading →

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Biden and Trump – Two Raging Narcissists

Posted on July 19, 2024 by Jim Blackwood Jr

“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” ― George Orwell, 1984 Surrounded by venal enablers, our two candidates have morphed into the same person. Oh, we always … Continue reading →

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Does America Only Have 3 Years Left?

Posted on October 14, 2021 by Jim Blackwood Jr

I was awash in hope for the great American experiment. It is a wonderful notion, this idea that a wildly diverse collection of humans would gather to commit themselves to a creed, a collection of ideas. Through the flaws at … Continue reading →

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Jimbo Watched the NH Primary — Emptying the Clown Car

Posted on February 12, 2020 by Jim Blackwood Jr

Last October I watched my first Democratic debate and handicapped the candidates.  It wasn’t pretty. After the New Hampshire (NH) primary, it’s time to look at my predictions and look again into my political geek crystal ball. I will leave bit … Continue reading →

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Racist!!! Whatever Dude

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Jim Blackwood Jr

I chose to hover somewhere just left of center in the American political drama. What was I thinking? Some days I live I a vertiginous nightmare spinning from one political extreme to the other. It must be nice to live … Continue reading →

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