Tag Archives: Donald Trump

Call rewrite, the Constitution is a mess

Posted on November 26, 2020 by

“What are you laughing at this time, Swamp Rabbit?” He was bent over his antique laptop, drinking Wild Turkey and reading an opinion piece in which a historian explained why “the Founders” didn’t anticipate some future president who might refuse … Continue reading →

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Post-election reality check

Posted on November 17, 2020 by

Swamp Rabbit had passed out next to the frog pond and it took me a few minutes to wake him. “Stop celebrating, Election Day’s been over for two weeks.” He stood up and looked at the denuded trees and the … Continue reading →

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Yes, bad things happen (to Trump) in Philly

Posted on November 7, 2020 by

Swamp Rabbit’s parole officer Victor Cortez called me today with a joke about the Electoral College: “The only way for Donald Trump to get to 270 is if he loses fifty pounds.” I said, “You’re right, it’s impossible.” I was … Continue reading →

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Uh-oh, a blue mirage!

Posted on November 5, 2020 by

Swamp Rabbit was doubled over laughing at me for having thought the 2020 elections might generate a wave that would sweep Democrats to victory even in some former Confederate states that were, according to the pollsters, trending blue. “Hahaha, you … Continue reading →

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Only a blue wave can detox the U.S. Senate

Posted on November 2, 2020 by

Tomorrow is Election Day, but Swamp Rabbit and I are still arguing. Will a blue wave crash down on the Orange Contagion? Will the Democratic victory be large enough to discourage Trump from contesting it? Large enough to turn the … Continue reading →

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The spookiest Halloween ever

Posted on October 25, 2020 by

Swamp Rabbit’s parole office Victor Cortez dropped by yesterday at my shack in the Tinicum swamp while the rabbit and I were critiquing Donald Trump’s performance at his final debate with Joe Biden. “I’m the least racist person in this … Continue reading →

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Mom, apple pie, voter suppression and poor healthcare

Posted on October 18, 2020 by

Swamp Rabbit basked in the autumn sunshine and snapped open a beer. “”What’s up, Odd Man, you look even more bummed out than usual.” I told him last week’s Judiciary Committee hearings were still making me sick. Republican senators rushed … Continue reading →

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The drama queen on the balcony, on steroids

Posted on October 8, 2020 by

So what happens when the would-be dictator not only denies the Covid-19 but turns the White House into a virus hot spot? “Beats the hell out of me,” Swamp Rabbit said. “I’m still wondering why them so-called doctors would let … Continue reading →

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Bad things happen when you debate a demagogue

Posted on October 1, 2020 by

Here’s the lord of Mar-a-Lago ranting Tuesday night during his so-called debate with Joe Biden: As you know today there was a big problem. In Philadelphia, they went in to watch. They are called poll watchers. They are very safe, … Continue reading →

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Calling Dr. Freud! Was my bad dream about the election?

Posted on September 27, 2020 by

I was telling Swamp Rabbit about a dream in which I’d been hired as a helicopter pilot. The copter was a small, square-shaped thing with rotors laying next to it that I would have to attach to get it airborne. … Continue reading →

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