Author: Thomas Bush
Republicans who fled Trump-dominated GOP have no political home
Posted by Thomas Bush / February 21, 2021Arkansas is one of those states that is, until recently, unquestionably red. Recently, however, things have become unsettled in Arkansas. A state senator, who also happens to be a nephew of the governor, just announced that he is leaving the Republican party following the Capitol riots. His abandonment of the party highlights a growing political problem: …
Read More6 officers suspended, 29 more under investigation for Capitol riots
Posted by Thomas Bush / February 21, 2021A total of six officers have now been suspended for their role in the Capitol riots, and another 29 are under investigation. In January, it was reported that two Capitol police have been suspended and another arrested for their conduct during the recent riots, and another 10-15 are under investigation. One of the suspended officers went …
Read MoreArkansas state senator leaving GOP
Posted by Thomas Bush / February 19, 2021Arkansas is one of those states that is, until recently, unquestionably red. Recently, however, things have become unsettled in Arkansas. A state senator, who also happens to be a nephew of the governor, just announced that he is leaving the Republican party following the Capitol riots. Evidence is mounting that suggests the Republican Party is …
Read MoreBiden is “tired of talking about Trump,” saying what we’re all thinking
Posted by Thomas Bush / February 18, 2021Finally, Biden says what so many of us are thinking: “I’m tired of talking about Trump.” Biden said that in response to a reporter’s question about Trump’s impeachment. Instead of hearing about Trump, Biden commented, “For four years, all that’s been in the news is Trump. The next four years, I want to make sure …
Read MoreTrump and Giuliani sued over Riots
Posted by Thomas Bush / February 17, 2021A Democratic congressman has coupled with a civil rights group to sue Donald Trump and Rudy Giuliani over their role instigating the Capitol riots. Donald Trump’s impeachment trial may be over, but his legal issues are just beginning. Overwhelming sentiment among Democrat lawmakers and liberal Americans will almost guarantee he faces criminal charges. Indeed, he’s already facing …
Read MoreRepublicans increasingly support forming a more right-wing third party
Posted by Thomas Bush / February 16, 2021Evidence is mounting that suggests the Republican Party is in a major transitionary period. In the past few months, the number of Republicans in favor of a third party shot up from 40% to 63%. The urge for a new party is not coming from those Republicans who want to leave the Trump party in …
Read MoreChina bans BBC World
Posted by Thomas Bush / February 12, 2021China has banned BBC World broadcasts for its reporting on the genocidal treatment of Uighurs and the coronavirus. Earliest this week, the UK expelled Chinese journalists who were reporting to China’s Ministry of State Security, part of its intelligence apparatus. The move comes as China is increasing its bellicosity elsewhere. China, worried that Taiwanese leadership …
Read MoreTrump infuriated by lawyer’s inept impeachment defense
Posted by Thomas Bush / February 10, 2021The early stages of Trump’s impeachment trial did not look good for Trump. His lawyer’s defense has been universally derided as terrible. Even Alan Dershowitz admitted he had “no idea” what was going on. Trump, for his part, was apparently “borderline screaming” and “deeply unhappy” about the first day. According to a Marist Poll, half …
Read MoreFormal legal opinion in UK says China likely committing genocide against Uighurs
Posted by Thomas Bush / February 9, 2021According to a formal legal opinion issued in the UK, there is a “credible case” that China is committing genocide against the Uighur people. According to the BBC, a legal opinion in the UK is a “professional judgement of a respected QC – an independent expert in their field – who assesses the evidence and …
Read MoreUK expels Chinese spies posing as journalists
Posted by Thomas Bush / February 6, 2021The UK has expelled Chinese journalists who were reporting to China’s Ministry of State Security, part of its intelligence apparatus. The move comes as China is increasing its bellicosity elsewhere. China, worried that Taiwanese leadership is preparing to declare formal independence, has issued a warning: any such decree means war. The announcement comes just says …
Read MoreWomen in Uighur camps describe systematic rape
Posted by Thomas Bush / February 5, 2021The BBC has reported the most detailed, horrific descriptions of the ongoing Uighur genocide to date. In this report, women detained in Uighur concentration camps describe systematic rape at the hands of captors. The BBC has verified their stories as much as possible, as well as details of China’s overall genocidal plan. The international Jewish …
Read MoreHouse strips Majorie Taylor Greene of committee positions
Posted by Thomas Bush / February 5, 2021House Democrats made good on their promise to strip Majorie Taylor Greene of committee positions, following their threats from yesterday. Yesterday, after House Republicans refused to take action on Marjorie Taylor Greene, House Democrats forced a vote to strip her of all committee standings. House Democrats singled yesterday that they would strip Marjorie Taylor Greene …
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