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Three Martini Lunch

Biden Chooses Kamala

August 12, 2020

Hosted by Greg Corombos, Jim Geraghty

Join Jim and Greg as they wince at the prospect of Sen. Kamala Harris being one of Joe Biden’s heart beats away from the presidency if the Democratic ticket wins in November. They also applaud Sarah Palin for her magnanimous advice to Harris based on her experience as John McCain’s running mate in 2008. And they hammer the “true conservatives” at the Lincoln Project for lavishing praise on Harris and laugh as Bill Kristol suggests only Harris and Pence should debate.

Three Martini Lunch

Waiting for Biden, McGrath’s Missed Taxes, Russian COVID Vaccine?

August 11, 2020

Hosted by Greg Corombos, Jim Geraghty

Join Jim and Greg as they discuss how the campaign is about to pivot from speculating about Joe Biden’s choice of running mate to dreading that person becoming president if Biden wins in November. They also highlight Kentucky Democratic Senate hopeful Amy McGrath’s habit of forgetting to pay taxes. And they have more than a few questions as Russia claims to have the first coronavirus vaccine.

Three Martini Lunch

College Football Cancellation, Chicago Rioting, Willie’s ‘Advice’ for Kamala

August 10, 2020

Hosted by Greg Corombos, Jim Geraghty

Join Jim and Greg as they lament the Big Ten Conference reportedly cancelling the 2020 college football season and that puts every other conference on the brink as well. They also unload on Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot as rioters vandalize and loot along the city’s Magnificent Mile and attack and injure more than a dozen police officers. And they discuss former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown publicly urging former mistress Kamala Harris to decline the opportunity to be Joe Biden’s running mate.

Three Martini Lunch

Another Jobs Jump, New York vs. NRA, Cuomo’s School Surprise

August 7, 2020

Hosted by Greg Corombos, Jim Geraghty

Join Jim and Greg to close out the work week as they cheer a better-than-expected jobs report for July. They also wade through the egregious alleged financial improprieties at the National Rifle Association and the political overreach of New York attorney General Letitia James. And they’re a bit stunned as New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announces all schools in his state are welcome to return to in-person instruction this fall.

Three Martini Lunch

Encouraging Job News, Trump’s Debate Demand, Revenge Against Rhode Island

August 6, 2020

Hosted by Greg Corombos, Jim Geraghty

Join Jim and Greg as they welcome news that weekly first-time job losses are dropping nicely, even though employment in the pandemic is still a major challenge. They also approve of President Trump’s demand of adding an earlier debate or rescheduling one of the existing debates to make sure the two candidates meet before early voting begins. And just months after Rhode Island effectively banned New York residents, its neighbors are now returning the favor.

Three Martini Lunch

Biden’s Bad Interview, Behind the Beirut Blast, The Karen Bass Experiment

August 5, 2020

Hosted by Greg Corombos, Jim Geraghty

Join Jim and Greg as they dissect Joe Biden’s cringeworthy response to whether he’s taken a cognitive test. They also dig into the stunning incompetence in Lebanon that allowed more than 2,700 metric tons of ammonium nitrate to be stored so close to a major population center in Beirut. And as Biden reportedly narrows his VP choice to Kamala Harris and Susan Rice, Jim and Greg examine the brief but intense speculation over California Rep. Karen Bass.

Three Martini Lunch

Beirut Blast, Trump & Axios, Judge Flouts Election Laws

August 4, 2020

Hosted by Greg Corombos, Jim Geraghty

Join Jim and Greg as they react to the breaking news of a massive explosion in Beirut, Lebanon. They also discuss President Trump’s comments on COVID, John Lewis and more in his Axios interview. And they hammer the federal judge who just ignored election law by ordering officials to count ballots that were not received by election day.

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| August 3, 2020

Last night, I dreamed that I hit someone’s old truck—but then I took a second look, and wasn’t so sure it happened. So my solution was to get the owner, show him his truck, and say, “Do you notice anything different about your bumper?” Remember this next time you run into someone’s vehicle in the […]

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Three Martini Lunch

Microsoft & TikTok, Government Power Grab, Scrap the Debates?

August 3, 2020

Hosted by Greg Corombos, Jim Geraghty

Join Jim and Greg as they are hopeful that a Microsoft purchase of TikTok will protect the privacy of millions of Americans and let everyone keep their little app. They also slam local officials in Maryland in Virginia who are clearly drunk on power. And they get a kick out of the obvious timing of a New York Times opinion column suddenly suggesting we ought to do away with presidential debates.

Three Martini Lunch

EU Sanctions China, The Vote By Mail Fight, COVID Goggles Now?

July 30, 2020

Hosted by Greg Corombos, Jim Geraghty

Join Jim and Greg as they offer a rare compliment to the European Union for sanctioning China in response to Beijing’s crackdown in Hong Kong. They also discuss why voting by mail this year could be a gigantic mess and why President Trump musing about delaying the election is also a big mistake. They roll their eyes as Dr. Fauci suggests covering them with goggles or face shields to protect from COVID. And they remember successful businessman and 2012 presidential candidate Herman Cain, who passed away after a battle with COVID.

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By JosePluma

Ex Army Officer, retired cop, emergency room nurse. Trouble always seems nearby for some reason.

| July 29, 2020

I won’t claim to be an astute* student of politics, nor am I a fan of Amy Klobuchar. It does seem to me, though, that she did a pretty smart thing by withdrawing her name from the VP consideration. Assuming that Mumblin’ Joe wins in November, the 47th president is going to be facing a […]

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Three Martini Lunch

Biden’s Cognitive Slide, COVID & the 2024 Campaign, Kennedy’s Ironic Complaint

July 29, 2020

Hosted by Greg Corombos, Jim Geraghty

Join Jim and Greg as they serve up all crazy martinis today! First, they cringe as Joe Biden literally forgets where is giving a speech, showing more evidence of decline just weeks before Democrats officially nominate him for president. They also dig into the long game of the Democrats and their media allies, as they hammer the COVID responses of the GOP governors of Texas and Florida. And they get a kick out of how the Joe Kennedy III Senate campaign is lashing out at Boston Globe after the paper endorsed incumbent Democrat Ed Markey.

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By ShellGamer

| July 28, 2020

MICROAGGRESSION, n. The attitude of taking offense when none is intended. Related, MICROAGGRESSOR, n. The one taking offense. Preview Open

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Three Martini Lunch

Barr Brings the Truth, Kamala’s Big Blunder, Second Home Suffering

July 28, 2020

Hosted by Greg Corombos, Jim Geraghty

Join Jim and Greg as they welcome the sanity of Attorney General Bill Barr in the face of congressional Democrats who refuse to acknowledge the violence and destruction in the streets, much less do anything about it. They also enjoy hearing how Sen. Kamala Harris may have damaged her chance of being Joe Biden’s running mate. And they get a kick out of the tone-deaf rich people complaining to the New York Times about having to ride out the pandemic at their summer homes in the Hamptons.

Three Martini Lunch

Sandmann’s Latest Settlement, Vaccine Progress, COVID vs. Sports

July 27, 2020

Hosted by Greg Corombos, Jim Geraghty

Jim is back! Join Jim and Greg as they cheer on former Covington Catholic High School student Nick Sandmann as the Washington Post settles the $250 million lawsuit he filed against it. They also cheer on the advancement of a possible coronavirus vaccine with tens of thousands of patients set to be part of a clinical trial. And they cringe as COVID-19 suddenly threatens Major League Baseball.

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By Shauna Hunt

I'm a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I love meeting new people. I love history, reading, cooking, the Olympics, food, a-ha, music and lots of other things. Politics is something I stumbled into. I enjoy good writing. Humor is always welcome! I'm also a fan of Law & Order, M*A*S*H, Leverage, The Mentalist, Psych, and Relative Race. As a bibliophile, reading is a pleasure. History, historical fiction, mystery, suspense, true crime, etc. Reading political comm… [more]

| July 24, 2020

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Three Martini Lunch

Politics of Portland, Another COVID Shutdown? Washington No-Names

July 24, 2020

Hosted by Greg Corombos

Chad Benson is in for Jim Geraghty. Today, Chad and Greg discuss the political insanity playing out in Portland, as the media and the mayor paint the violent mob as the victims now that federal forces are there to protect government property. However, Chad wonders whether Portland should be left to suffer the results of its own radicalism. They also dig into the congressional fight over unemployment benefits and wonder if another widespread COVID shutdown is on the way. And they have fun with the news that the “Washington Football Team” will not have a mascot for the 2020 NFL season.

Three Martini Lunch

Closing the Consulate, Police Replacement Problems, Biden’s Bad History

July 23, 2020

Hosted by Greg Corombos

With guest Rob Long

Rob Long is in for Jim again today. Today, Rob and Greg kick off the 2020 Major League Baseball season by enjoying a parody of how the Washington Nationals are failing to keep up with today’s woke cultural standards. Then they cheer the U.S. for closing down the Chinese consulate in Houston. They also chronicle a massive failure in Minneapolis as the effort to replace police there proves rather challenging. And they roll their eyes as Joe Biden claims President Trump is America’s first racist president for calling the coronavirus the Chinese virus. They also use the opportunity to bash the most racist president of in American history.

Three Martini Lunch

Greens Come Clean, Cuomo’s Refugees, Berkeley’s Absurd Police Alternative

July 22, 2020

Hosted by Greg Corombos

With guest Rob Long

Rob Long is in for Jim today. He and Greg appreciate the climate change crowd joining other far left activists in admitting what we’ve known for decades – that their real goal is to kill capitalism. Rob also tears into New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo for his ongoing celebration of himself and for claiming people from other states are now flocking to New York to be safe from the virus. Rob also explains why countless New York businesses are on the brink of collapse because of Cuomo’s callousness. And they have fun with Berkeley, California’s decision to have unarmed civilian city workers make traffic stops instead of police.

A Leftist Lexicon

By JosePluma

Ex Army Officer, retired cop, emergency room nurse. Trouble always seems nearby for some reason.

| July 22, 2020

A couple of years ago, I did a post called A Liberal Lexicon. Since then, every time I spotted a new bludgeoning of the language, I added it to the list. For some reason, the last few months have been a target-rich environment for new entries. With that and the recent posts from @tocqueville, “. . .words/expressions that have got to go!,” and @arvo, “Getting on the same page,” I think now is a good time to publish an update.

Since the people who believe these things are the epitome of illiberal, I’ve changed the name to more honestly reflect who they are. I’ve tried to give credit to other members for ideas that came from their posts or comments, but if I missed any, let me know.

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