The Washington Post has a motto "Democracy Dies in Darkness." It can also die in bright light such as when a Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist's cartoon showing Post owner Jeff Bezos and other billionaires literally and figuratively paying tribute to incoming President Donald Trump. The cartoon is Ann Telnaes who wrote on her Substack page: I’ve worked for the Washington … [Read more...] about DEMOCRACY DIES IN DAYLIGHT, TOO? AWARD WINNING WASHINGTON POST COLUMNIST QUITS AFTER CARTOON SHOWING BEZOS AND OTHERS PAYING TRIBUTE TO TRUMP IS KILLED
(Re-)Starting 2025 on the Right Foot
The early hours of the New Year brought the news of the horrific terror attack in the streets of New Orleans and the disturbing explosion of a Cybertruck in front of the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas. In both incidents, persons with U.S. Army backgrounds were involved. One was an Army veteran; the other was still on active duty. Of course, both events continue to draw intense … [Read more...] about (Re-)Starting 2025 on the Right Foot
Quote of the Day: An unprecedented moment begins in American politics
Our quote of the Day comes from The Bulwark Newsletter: Donald Trump has dominated American politics for almost a decade. Thrice the Republican nominee for president, twice the victor in general elections, currently the undisputed master of a political party which will now control both the Senate and the House—Trump is the most consequential American politician of the … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: An unprecedented moment begins in American politics
Constantly-present Musk reportedly annoys Trump as “President Musk” AI memes multiply
Is the world's most talked, written, and social-mediaed bromance on the rocks? There are increasing rumblings in reports and in social media that President-Elect Donald Trump is becoming a bit annoyed by the ever-president billionaire who largely bankrolled his campaign -- Elon Musk. Musk is appearing everywhere with Trump and reportedly has rented a $2,000 a day condo … [Read more...] about Constantly-present Musk reportedly annoys Trump as “President Musk” AI memes multiply
The Next Massive Volcanic Eruption: A Looming Global Threat
By Steeve Lapierre Sustainability Times In 1815, Mount Tambora erupted with a force so immense that it altered the course of history. The explosion hurled vast amounts of sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere, reflecting sunlight and causing global temperatures to plummet. The aftermath was catastrophic—a “year without a summer” that led to widespread crop failures, famine, … [Read more...] about The Next Massive Volcanic Eruption: A Looming Global Threat
New Orleans attacker’s apparent loyalty to Islamic State group highlights persistent threat of lone wolf terrorism
Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove a white Ford F-150 pickup truck into a crowd of New Year’s revelers in the French Quarter of New Orleans. Matthew Hinton/AFP via Getty Images Sara Harmouch, American University The deadly Jan. 1, 2025, attack in New Orleans serves as a reminder of the persistent threat to the U.S. from individuals inspired by … [Read more...] about New Orleans attacker’s apparent loyalty to Islamic State group highlights persistent threat of lone wolf terrorism
How about we start the new year with humor.
How about we start the new year with humor. After all, life is too short to fuss about politics all of the time. Granted, political humor has its place whether it be intentional or coincidential. Example of the former would be images depicting Donald Trump being subservient to Elon Musk. To be fair to the latter, President Musk paid plenty of money for his presidency. In … [Read more...] about How about we start the new year with humor.
Continuing an ‘Obnoxious Tradition’: The Best and the Worst of 2024
Continuing – and perhaps concluding – the “tradition” (“one of the most obnoxious end-of-year traditions...") started at TMV in 2023 of remembering “the best and the worst people, events, things and phenomena” of the year gone-by, here is a drastically summarized version. While in our 2023 “list” we quoted several sources, this year we will focus on just one list, Michelle … [Read more...] about Continuing an ‘Obnoxious Tradition’: The Best and the Worst of 2024
JIMMY: AMERICA’S BEST FORMER PRESIDENT (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
A lot of people say Carter was our best former president. While that’s true, it’s not entirely fair. For years, people have been saying Carter was a bad president but a great former president and it’s been said so much, that most people who do say it can’t say what made him a bad president. In case you haven’t noticed, America forgot Donald Trump is our worst president and just … [Read more...] about JIMMY: AMERICA’S BEST FORMER PRESIDENT (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
FORMER PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER, 100, DIES: THE BEST POST PRESIDENCY EVER
Former President Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100, making him the President who lived the longest. He was a controversial president but one thing appears to be universally agreed: he had the greatest post-presidency of any President in American history. Carter and his era will be remembered for many things. He was ahead of his times on many issues, particularly on … [Read more...] about FORMER PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER, 100, DIES: THE BEST POST PRESIDENCY EVER
Trump’s Mindset- American Empire
Instead of Trump convincing Vladmir Putin to stop thinking like a 19th century imperialist trying to extend the Russian empire, it appears that Putin has transformed Trump’s mindset. It is Trump who is now thinking like an imperialist, wanting America to obtain new territories. Some of Trump’s pronouncements are truly bizarre. He has spoken of America needing to take over … [Read more...] about Trump’s Mindset- American Empire
Bob Dylan and the creative leap that transformed modern music
Dylan and singer-songwriter Mimi Farina relax at the Viking Hotel in Newport, R.I., in July 1964. John Byrne Cooke Estate/Getty Images Ted Olson, East Tennessee State University The Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown,” starring Timothée Chalamet, focuses on Dylan’s early 1960s transition from idiosyncratic singer of folk songs to … [Read more...] about Bob Dylan and the creative leap that transformed modern music
Long bottled up Gaetz ethics report: evidence of drug use, statuatory rape and using prostitutes
An old joke that goes back to scandal-plagued movie star Errol Flynn has now been updated: What goes into 17 twice? Matt Gaetz. The long-awaited, long bottled-up House Ethics Committee report on resigned Republican House member Matt Gaetz has been released. And the report outlines says the newly hired news anchor for the right wing One America News network was indulging … [Read more...] about Long bottled up Gaetz ethics report: evidence of drug use, statuatory rape and using prostitutes
TRUMP CHAOS RETURNS TO WASHINGTON AS “PRESIDENT MUSK” TALK RAGES
It has often been said that during Donald Trump's first term as President chaos reigned supreme. Now less than two months after he defeated President Joe Biden, Trump-related chaos has returned to Washington -- and he hasn't been sworn in yet. Meanwhile, billionaire and major Trump donor Elon Musk has been high profile, tweeting more than 100 tweets a day on some days, by … [Read more...] about TRUMP CHAOS RETURNS TO WASHINGTON AS “PRESIDENT MUSK” TALK RAGES
An Australian’s Take on ‘President’ Musk
It has been said that it may be difficult for someone too close to a particular event or issue to objectively assess the situation. About a year ago, I wrote about a witty English writer, Nate White, who penned “the best description of Trump I’ve read." Answering the question, “Why do some British people not like Donald Trump?” White wrote a great “analysis.” He … [Read more...] about An Australian’s Take on ‘President’ Musk
VICE PRESIDENT TRUMP (CARTOON)
Existing bipartisan funding deal killed by “President Musk”: Is Musk running the show?
Is the man now increasingly called "President Elon Musk" now running the Trump administration show with Donald Trump either a)an echo b)unable to meeting alone national, foreign government and business bigwigs" in meetings without him? It certainly seems that way. Let's give a big hand (with the middle finger up) to Trump Chaos returning to Washington. And, with a little … [Read more...] about Existing bipartisan funding deal killed by “President Musk”: Is Musk running the show?
TRUMP’S MANDATE (CARTOON)
How liberals lost comedy – and helped Trump win
Donald Trump has long been fodder for late-night TV hosts ? but he got the last laugh during the 2024 election. Spencer Platt/Getty Images Nick Marx, Colorado State University and Matt Sienkiewicz, Boston College Throughout the 2024 election cycle, reproductive rights were an electoral vulnerability for Donald Trump. Though popular with the … [Read more...] about How liberals lost comedy – and helped Trump win
THANK YOU
THANK YOU In today’s times one tends to get so cynical about things. Politics is front and center and probably the main culprit. We could be either Republican or Democrat and generally speaking that’s who we associate with. Those who think as we do, politically. Can you imagine marrying a person of another party? Would you go into business with someone of another … [Read more...] about THANK YOU