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#TrumpShutdown Solution: Fund the Metaphor, not the Wall
The above video is by Liberal Redneck Trae Crowder, and his take on why Trump wants his wall. Please take a minute to watch through to...
Bob Gatty
Jan 15, 20193 min read
Trump's Right: It IS a 'Disgrace'
President Trump denied today that he has ever "worked for Russia" and said it is a "disgrace" that he should be asked if he ever did....
Bob Gatty
Jan 14, 20192 min read
Don't Widen the Plate
All too often important standards are relaxed for the purpose of convenience, a practice an old baseball coach once warned will lead "to...
Bob Gatty
Jan 13, 20195 min read
Why Don't People Care?
It boggles my mind why so many Americans, especially those who are educated and politically aware, are either oblivious to what's going...
Bob Gatty
Jan 12, 20193 min read
Native Americans Urge End to #TrumpShutdown
On the 20th day of the government shutdown, eight national Native organizations are urging the President and Congress to immediately end...
Bob Gatty
Jan 11, 20194 min read
'Wall Day' Has Arrived
Today is "Wall Day", the day that President Trump went to Texas to promote his demands for a wall that he admitted is "medieval",...
Bob Gatty
Jan 10, 20193 min read
#TrumpShutdown Endangers Food Supply
One of the many repercussions of President Trump's government shutdown is that much of the food we purchase every day now is not being...
Bob Gatty
Jan 9, 20192 min read
For Adult Viewing Only: Hot Sex Toy Fight Rages at Electronics Show
Why did the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) ban an innovative new sex toy for women that its creators say provides for a hands-free...
Bob Gatty
Jan 8, 20192 min read
Feeling the Heat from Trump's Folly
Apparently realizing that delaying tax refunds will thoroughly tick off millions of Americans, including "his people," President Trump...
Bob Gatty
Jan 7, 20192 min read
Creating a Crisis Over the 'Great Wall of Trump'
This morning President Trump said he might declare a national emergency to get money for his wall if Democrats don't cave to his demands....
C J Waldron
Jan 6, 20193 min read
Dictator Trump Strikes Again
President Trump today said he has the power to declare a national emergency and simply order the construction of his wall. The real...
Bob Gatty
Jan 4, 20192 min read
Dems Take Over House; Tough Times Ahead for Trump
Today was a historic day in Washington, DC as the new Democratic House of Representatives was officially seated and Speaker Nancy Pelosi...
Bob Gatty
Jan 3, 20192 min read
Shutdown Victimizes Indians, Violates Treaties
The partial shutdown of the federal government is depriving many Indian tribes of government promised funding for healthcare, food, and...
Bob Gatty
Jan 3, 20193 min read
Viva la Revolution
A conservative friend of mine recently complained that New York’s raising of the minimum wage would wreak havoc on all small businesses...
Bob Gatty
Jan 2, 20192 min read
Journalist Killings Reach 53 in 2018
In a year in which President Trump repeatedly labeled the news media as "the enemy of the people," the number of journalists killed on...
Bob Gatty
Jan 1, 20192 min read
2018: The 'Year of Lies'
For President Trump, 2018 was a lot of things, but one label stands out above the rest. For the purported leader of the free world, the...
Bob Gatty
Dec 31, 20183 min read
The True Meaning of 'Auld Lang Syne'
Most of us tonight will find ourselves singing the traditional New Year's Eve song "Auld Lang Syne," but if you're like me, you might...
Bob Gatty
Dec 31, 20183 min read
Homeless Vets and Trump's Lies
Today as I left Walmart, a homeless man with a sign, "Homeless Vet. Help me feed my Kids" was standing in the drenching rain hoping for...
Bob Gatty
Dec 28, 20183 min read
Obama's Named America's Most Admired: Gallup Poll
A new Gallup Poll that named Michelle Obama as the Most Admired Woman in the U.S. and Barack Obama as the Most Admired Man is fitting and...
Bob Gatty
Dec 27, 20182 min read
A Backlash Against Dollar Stores: Why?
Dollar stores may help you stretch your budget, but they do little to provide nutritional food, which can contribute to growing health...
Bob Gatty
Dec 26, 20184 min read
For Trump Businesses, it's Happy Holidays
Despite Donald Trump's claim that he's made it OK to say "Merry Christmas" again, his own stores, restaurants and hotels use the more...
Bob Gatty
Dec 25, 20182 min read
#TrumpShutdown Victim: Violence Against Women Act
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), which provides funding for programs to help victims of sexual assault, domestic abuse and...
Bob Gatty
Dec 23, 20182 min read
An Open Letter to Trump Supporters
Dear Trump Supporters: I was surprised not to hear celebratory fireworks last night when the partial government shut down happened at...
Bob Gatty
Dec 22, 20183 min read
A Gleeful Christmas -- at Least for Putin
MOSCOW — A note of glee crept into Russian commentary and news coverage on Friday about the current turmoil in Washington around national...
Bob Gatty
Dec 21, 20182 min read
Lean to the Left provides liberal political commentary about important developments involving Republicans and Democrats in power, and supports efforts to resist those who would subvert democracy and impede freedom of the press. We also present the Lean to the Left podcast and videos, with newsmaker interviews and progressive commentary.
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