Conservatism replaced by Trumpism. An empty faith led by a bogus prophet. All enabled by formerly staunch conservatives.

I think they get it right. I don’t always agree with some of the things old school conservatives support. But at least they were respectable.

https://www.cnn.com/2019/12/10/politics/trump-order-judaism-nationality/index.html

While I appreciate the sentiment behind the idea of this EO, I am concerned that now Jews, instead of just being a religion, will now be a nation. I am an American Jew and have been since birth. I am not part of the nation of Israel. And while I am supportive of the country, I am not supportive of some of the governments that have come and gone there.

https://www.cnn.com/2019/12/10/politics/ted-yoho-not-seeking-2020-reelection/index.html

Most of the GOP folks that are walking away claim to want to spend more time with their families.

I give Rep. Yoho credit. He promised to serve only 4 terms and he is stepping away to fulfill that promise. Now, if he would just realize that GOP fealty to Trump is harmful to the rest of the country.

Trump’s expectations that the DOJ and FBI be supporters is baffling. Does he not understand that those are supposed to be INDEPENDENT agencies, not his personal attack puppies?

And Barr has proven that he cannot properly perform the job of Attorney General. He should change the name plate on his door to Personal Attorney to the President of the United States.

Antisemitism continues to spread around and through the western world. Ms. Weiss explains it quite well. Yet some here will say it is a nothing burger of some type. Or that it is only a European issue. But there are also notes in the piece about it occurring here as well.

Barr’s “audition article” written prior to his nomination for AG foretold this. Any information that comes from any investigation that is critical or unfavorable to DJT is automatically dismissed even before all of the facts come out.

Mr. Barr needs to change positions from Attorney General to Private Counsel to the President and have an office with Rudy Giuliani.

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Full disclosure: My son is the new Director of Golf Operations for The First Tee of Hampton Roads. He could have stayed in California and worked in the industry there, but chose to come home and fulfill his true passion of working with kids to make them better people. The golf is just a bonus. IMHO.

Friedman takes a balanced look at the ongoing US/China trade situation. The blame is shared, and he even gives DJT good credit for the ideas outside of the dysfunction. But Xi takes as much of a hit.

Interesting take. Uncoupling is not good for anyone.

His closing entreaty to the current members of Congress, especially his fellow Republicans:  

“Republicans, don’t fight the process, follow the facts wherever they lead, and put country above party.”

I don’t think that is too much to ask.

Mr. Smith, a former Fox News host, explains the background of how Fox News does its business. A telling piece and one that even the biggest Fox fans should consider the next time they consider repeating something they heard there.