It's especially bizarre since by any sane analysis Putin is a lot closer to a right-wing authoritarian than anything else, even going by his publicly stated policy preferences.

Conspiracy theorists aren't skeptics; they're usually stunningly naive, willing to believe any crank, crackpot, or liar if it supports a narrative that everything *other people* know is wrong.

Ah yes. The "Gish Gallop," perfected by Young Earth Creationists.

Trump is Roderigo to Bannon's Iago.

Bannon is Don Jon from Much Ado, using innuendo and rumor to his advantage.

Trump might also work well as one of the old rich assholes from Volpone. He's not quite smart enough to be Volpone himself.

Triniculo, really.

Don't be so pessimistic. Maybe it leads to the "Illinois Nazis" scene in Blues Brothers.

"Trump, I don't want any more trouble like you had last year on the southside. Understand? That's my policy."

Have they lost popularity, or are some of their core demographic finally starting to die off?

PANAMA ROD DEPORTED TO SWEDEN, CLAIMS HE"S NOT FROM THERE BUT THE HEALTH CARE IS AMAZING

"They never just leave. They always gotta say something." — Buffy, Buffy The Vampire Slayer S03E06

She's a poreless talent.

Maybe, but if so it's a very humble brag.

It's been successfully mainstreamed at this point, but there's a backlash against it in the form of continued polarization.

How many stupid,awful opinions does someone get to have before it's OK to suggest that they don't deserve to have "My Opinions The TV Show?"

It's good to know that whatever a rapist does to a young girl, society and a lifetime of judgment and victm-blaming can top.

Why do the Russians have all the hackers now?

Sidenote: It's my birthday, guys! :D SHOWER ME WITH HALF-HEARTED PRAISE PLEASE

The Noid is red goddamnit! Red!