DES MOINES, Iowa — Donald Trump's absence left a huge vacuum at the Republican debate Thursday night, and politicians, like nature, abhor a vacuum. That doesn't mean they have what it takes to fill it. Texas Sen. Ted Cruz tried. This could have been a huge moment for him. At center stage by default, he got… … [Read more...] about Republican Fox News Debate: With spotlight on and Trump offstage, Cruz fails to shine
Trump Supporters Have One Trait in Common
Trump Supporters Have One Trait in Common By John L. Micek You've probably heard all sorts of adjectives attached to supporters of GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump. Blue-collar. White. Poor. Under-educated. Angry. Some of those undoubtedly apply. But here's one you probably didn't see coming: Authoritarian. That's the surprise finding of a recent poll by … [Read more...] about Trump Supporters Have One Trait in Common
Cartoon: Kryptonite Kelly
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Trump turns on the theatrics for veterans event
DES MOINES, Iowa — Donald Trump upped the ante on his feud with Fox News on Thursday, counterprogramming his own made-for-television special that aired at the same time as the cable network's Republican debate. While his competitors for the GOP nomination butted heads over policy at an event hall a few miles away, Trump worked a… … [Read more...] about Trump turns on the theatrics for veterans event
Cartoon: Missing Trump
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Is Trump Using Our Veterans as Political Props?
Our Managing Editor, Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés, has just posted an interesting piece on the ongoing controversy where GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump is boycotting the GOP presidential debate in favor of “holding his own pro-veterans event during the debate to raise money for veterans.” While, as of this writing, the Wounded Warriors Project has not been contacted … [Read more...] about Is Trump Using Our Veterans as Political Props?
‘Lovesong’ Just Can’t Commit (Sundance Film Festival 2016)
2.5/5 You don’t know true heartbreak until you’ve watched a bad film in the same room as the people who made it. After being dragged through the mud by the movie itself, we sit through a Q&A listening to the filmmakers explain to a packed audience what their mess of a film was intended to be about. We’re treated to an elaboration that’s heartfelt, intelligent, and … [Read more...] about ‘Lovesong’ Just Can’t Commit (Sundance Film Festival 2016)
Taiwan proposes peace road map for South China Sea but disappoints US
By Brij Khindaria Taiwan proposed a road map today for a South China Sea peace initiative as a step towards defusing rising tensions between the US and China, which are locked in a risky tango in the South China Sea. The tensions might result in a limited naval confrontation because Beijing is moving quickly to stake physical ownership over hundreds of islands in the … [Read more...] about Taiwan proposes peace road map for South China Sea but disappoints US
Trump & Wounded Warriors Non-profit: Mired in Months of Ongoing Charges: Huge % of Donations NOT going to Vets
Many opinions: Trump originally repeated that it was 'Wounded Warriors' that he was going to make an event for and give money to, instead of attending the debate-- because he was upset about a woman interviewer from Fox having the ability to question him during the debate. If in fact it is THE Wounded Warriors charity, it could be an example of Trump not choosing wisely, … [Read more...] about Trump & Wounded Warriors Non-profit: Mired in Months of Ongoing Charges: Huge % of Donations NOT going to Vets
At start of campaign, the last gasp of political parties?
WASHINGTON — As the nation begins the process of electing a new president, the roles of the Republican and Democratic parties are undergoing fundamental shifts that are threatening their impact on both elections and policy. Built in the 19th century, grown dominant in the 20th, they are largely out of date in this new age. They… … [Read more...] about At start of campaign, the last gasp of political parties?
Ezra Klein, Hillary Clinton and H.L. Mencken
After reading Ezra Klein's remarks about the "hidden Hillary Clinton", I was reminded of an essay I read in during my senior year in high school. The essay, entitled "The Politician", was written by H.L. Mencken. In his essay, Mr. Mencken describes a political candidate who begins with the intention of telling the truth always, but quickly discovers that being so honest about … [Read more...] about Ezra Klein, Hillary Clinton and H.L. Mencken
Cartoons: Trump VS Kelly
Trump VS Kelly by Clay Jones Donald Trump is skipping the next GOP debate. He’s upset with debate moderator, and the host, Fox News. He’s still sore Megyn Kelly asked him if making sexists, derogatory remarks toward women is presidential. How dare she. He feels it’s unfair. A lot of people have pointed out that he can’t handle Kelly and he’s afraid of her. Others say … [Read more...] about Cartoons: Trump VS Kelly
Disney CEO: Star Wars and Marvel Movies Will Be Made ‘Forever’
The Mouse House has made major moves over the past few years with the acquisition of Lucasfilm and Marvel. Disney has since gone on to establish the comic book company as an entertainment powerhouse, and after the incredibly successful debut of The Force Awakens , the future of Star Wars looks quite bright as well. In… … [Read more...] about Disney CEO: Star Wars and Marvel Movies Will Be Made ‘Forever’
Dana Milbank Is Wrong–Nominating Sanders Is The Rational Choice For Democrats
Dana Milbank repeated the establishment line in a column fallaciously entitled, Democrats would be insane to nominate Bernie Sanders. I adore Bernie Sanders. I agree with his message of fairness and I share his outrage over inequality and corporate abuses. I think his righteous populism has captured the moment perfectly. I respect the uplifting campaign he has run. I admire … [Read more...] about Dana Milbank Is Wrong–Nominating Sanders Is The Rational Choice For Democrats
In GOP-world, It Is All About Dominance
Josh Marshall drills down into the guts of Donald Trump's appeal to the Republican base on Talking Points Memo. Pundits and political obsessives tend to get distracted by process and policy literalism. But politics generally and especially intra-Republican political battles are really about demonstrating dominance - not policy mastery or polling leads but a series of symbols … [Read more...] about In GOP-world, It Is All About Dominance
The Problem With Public Piety
Fox Radio's Todd Starnes is reporting a case in which certain parties are claiming that they were prevented from praying. Here is an excerpt from his report: "Prayer is important at Florida’s Cambridge Christian School. “We train our students that prayer is foundational to their walk with Christ,” Head of School Tim Euler told me. “Our faith is founded in prayer.” So … [Read more...] about The Problem With Public Piety
Has America Jumped the Shark? – And Other Questions from the Age of Trump
Lately I have been wondering what it must have felt like to people in past eras as they lived through the early stages of unbelievable and often horrific political upheaval. Did they imagine that, as the famous title of the 1935 book by Sinclair Lewis put it, "It Can't Happen Here"? Did they hang on to the belief that no matter how incomprehensible the news of the day … [Read more...] about Has America Jumped the Shark? – And Other Questions from the Age of Trump
An Auschwitz Survivor Sees Himself in Today’s Syrian Refugees
An Auschwitz Survivor Sees Himself in Today’s Syrian Refugees By Gene Klein The journey of a refugee is never forgotten. The sense of danger just behind, of hope just ahead, and of uncertainty ever present is indelible. I vividly remember many things about my Holocaust experience: being forced from my home, my three-day journey Opinion Logoin a closed cattle car, and … [Read more...] about An Auschwitz Survivor Sees Himself in Today’s Syrian Refugees
Sharon M. Pollard
My introduction to politicians and campaigns came at the very capable hands of Sharon M. Pollard. I had first heard about then newly elected State Senator Sharon M. Pollard in 1977 during my senior year at Saint Mary's high School. One of my classmates gave a talk about her because she had become the first woman to represent her district and had pulled of an upset by … [Read more...] about Sharon M. Pollard
Eau du Flint
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