Review by Doug Gibson I wasn’t going to post a review of Stan and Ollie, the recently released film on the comedy team Laurel and Hardy, but two weeks after I saw it, it still resonates with me. It’s a wonderful, soul-inspiring film of the love and respect the two comic geniuses had for each other, and exemplifies their efforts and dedication to prevail over tough … [Read more...] about Stan and Ollie a soul-inspiring tribute to Laurel and Hardy
Why Trump’s war on socialism will fail
NEW YORK -- "We socialists are trying to save capitalism, and the damned capitalists won't let us." Political scientist Mason Williams cited this cheeky but accurate comment by New Deal lawyer Jerome Frank to make a point easily lost in the new war on socialism President Trump has launched: Socialism goes back a long way in the United States, and it has taken doses of it to … [Read more...] about Why Trump’s war on socialism will fail
For the benefit of Democrats and Virginia, investigate the state’s top leaders
By EUGENE ROBINSON WASHINGTON -- The decision by Virginia's top three elected officials to hunker down and cling to their jobs is bad for both the state and the Democratic Party. If they won't go, the only thing to do is investigate them all. Gov. Ralph Northam, Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and Attorney General Mark Herring have all forfeited the public's trust, in my opinion, … [Read more...] about For the benefit of Democrats and Virginia, investigate the state’s top leaders
Drinkers prefer Big Beer keeps its hands off their local craft brews
Jarrett Hart, University of California, Davis Craft beer’s popularity has exploded in the U.S. in recent decades, leading to soaring production and the creation of thousands of new breweries. Much of that growth has come at the expense of traditional brewing giants like Anheuser-Busch InBev and MillerCoors. So, naturally, these macro brewers have been trying to get a … [Read more...] about Drinkers prefer Big Beer keeps its hands off their local craft brews
Why Did the Clean Eating Trend Gain Popularity?
In the last five years or so, people have become immensely interested in trying the clean eating trend. Although some variation exists in the definition of "clean eating," people generally agree the goal involves prioritizing eating whole foods or those with as few ingredients as possible. Additionally, clean eaters want foods made up of things they can pronounce — not … [Read more...] about Why Did the Clean Eating Trend Gain Popularity?
Trial Begins for Drug Company Founder Accused of Fueling the Opioid Crisis
Photo Credit: Pexels.com If you can't trust the people who are supposed to heal you, who can you trust? Billionaire drug baron John Kapoor of Insys Therapeutics stands accused of bribing doctors to prescribe the company's spray distillation Fentanyl despite the addictive potential in nonterminal patients. He and other company executives now face trial in federal … [Read more...] about Trial Begins for Drug Company Founder Accused of Fueling the Opioid Crisis
one and one
Can our one and one equal eleven? pause disbelief laughter Seven? pause alright I get it Can our one and one equal two? … [Read more...] about one and one
Trump Briefings (Cartoon)
Mike Slosberg is a cartoonist and novelist. He lives with his wife and hundreds of drawing pens on the Upper Westside of Manhattan, New York. You can see more of his cartoons and learn about his books by going to: mikeslosbergbooks.com … [Read more...] about Trump Briefings (Cartoon)
The Democratic apology tour is a sorry spectacle
WASHINGTON -- Forgive me, but would anybody mind if we declared a moratorium on Democratic apologies? I don't doubt many public servants have done things worthy of regret. But it's becoming difficult to keep up with the sorry spectacle. "From the bottom of my heart, I am deeply, deeply sorry," Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring said in a statement Wednesday expressing … [Read more...] about The Democratic apology tour is a sorry spectacle
Pecker Problem (Cartoon, Column and Video)
Bad people hang out with other bad people. Choir boys don’t run with drug dealers. Dolphins don’t swim with sharks. Donald Trump doesn’t hang out with Barack Obama. Donald Trump hangs out and does business with people who get indicted and go to prison. Donald Trump hired George Papadopoulos, Paul Manafort, Rick Gates, Michael Flynn, Michael Cohen, and Roger Stone. He admires … [Read more...] about Pecker Problem (Cartoon, Column and Video)
U.S. strikes back at Russia in cyberspace warfare
By DAVID IGNATIUS Washington Post Writers Group Columnist WASHINGTON -- With little public fanfare, U.S. Cyber Command, the military's new center for combating electronic attacks against the United States, has launched operations to deter and disrupt Russians who have been meddling with the U.S. political system. Like other U.S. cyberwar activities, this effort against … [Read more...] about U.S. strikes back at Russia in cyberspace warfare
Trump Makes Predatory Lending Great Again
By John L. Micek Here's another reminder that, when it comes to the Trump administration, it's more important to watch what the White House does, rather than what it says. The payday lending industry scored a huge win this when the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposed to weaken Obama-administration rules governing an industry that makes its money by … [Read more...] about Trump Makes Predatory Lending Great Again
A Response to the Tax-the-Rich Crowd
"The country [USA] is full of honest hard working people struggling to feed their families. It also has those with more money than they could ever need to eat, whose fortune comes from how dishonest and unethical they can be for the love of money." The preceding quoted statement was made by a cyber-acquaintance of mine on a social website. The statement reeks with wealth … [Read more...] about A Response to the Tax-the-Rich Crowd
Bezos Exposes his Pecker (Cartoon)
How to say ‘I’m sorry,’ whether you’ve appeared in a racist photo, harassed women or just plain screwed up
Lisa Leopold, Middlebury “I’m sorry.” These two words may seem simple, but the ability to express them when you’re in the wrong is anything but – particularly for those in the public eye. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, to name a recent example, was forced to apologize after his 1984 medical school yearbook page resurfaced showing two unnamed men, one with blackface and … [Read more...] about How to say ‘I’m sorry,’ whether you’ve appeared in a racist photo, harassed women or just plain screwed up
Matthew Whitaker’s five minutes are up
WASHINGTON -- Matthew G. Whitaker runs hot. During the acting attorney general's previous major public appearance, a Justice Department news conference, he perspired with the output of an oscillating sprinkler. Testifying before Congress for the first time Friday -- an appearance he had threatened Thursday to skip -- Whitaker again overheated: An angry scarlet rose up the … [Read more...] about Matthew Whitaker’s five minutes are up
National Enquirer Selfie (Cartoon)
Many risks still exist for pregnant women in developed nations
Getting pregnant makes many women realize the power they possess to bring new life into the world. But even the easiest pregnancies nevertheless change women emotionally, mentally and physically. Bearing children requires enormous strength, but it presents women with new vulnerabilities as well. Hormonal changes during pregnancy and after giving birth lead some women to … [Read more...] about Many risks still exist for pregnant women in developed nations
How will alarmists stop the Sun?
How will alarmists stop the Sun? That is a legitimate question to ask if astronomers are correct about the future of our solar system. To recap, astronomers say that the Sun is ever-so-slowly growing brighter. As a result, planet Earth is ever-so-slowly growing warmer. How Mankind responds to such irreversible all-natural climate change remains to be seen. It isn't … [Read more...] about How will alarmists stop the Sun?
A Virginia Lineup (Cartoon and Column)
What the hell, Virginia? When did we become Mississippi? No offense, Mississippi, but yeah. Every southern state has an ugly history when it comes to racism. There are still people in the south fighting the Civil War. My former editor of The Free Lance-Star, Ed Jones (no relation) used to tell a joke that here in Fredericksburg, the Civil War was treated like breaking news … [Read more...] about A Virginia Lineup (Cartoon and Column)