In an Op Ed below Eugene Robinson does a good job of summing up the political chaos we are experiencing today. At 69 I am familiar with the political chaos that resulted from the Vietnam war and later Watergate. But this is somehow different. Even in the late 60 s and early 70 s I don't think people totally lost faith in their government, Today on the Republican side we … [Read more...] about Political Chaos
Help Trump marginalize himself (Guest Voice)
NOTE: This is a substitute column. Due to a technical issue it runs under EJ Dionne's byline in the embedded byline. Help Trump marginalize himself by Michael Gerson Washington Post Writers Group Columnist WASHINGTON -- In the first Republican debate, the klieg light that Donald Trump always carries around with him revealed four or five presidential candidates … [Read more...] about Help Trump marginalize himself (Guest Voice)
A Party in Turmoil
WASHINGTON -- The Republican Party is in total chaos. Democrats aren't there yet but may be approaching the neighborhood. It's time to acknowledge that our political system simply isn't doing its job. Once again, following Thursday's debate and its messy aftermath, the GOP establishment confidently predicts that the Donald Trump phenomenon is over, done with, finished, … [Read more...] about A Party in Turmoil
Coca-Cola takes heat for funding ‘energy balance’ group
ATLANTA — Coca-Cola found itself on the defensive Monday after a report said the beverage giant had been secretly funding a "scientific" group that says Americans are getting fatter because of a lack of physical fitness — not sugary drinks. The group, Global Energy Balance Network, bills itself as a not-for-profit "dedicated to identifying and implementing… … [Read more...] about Coca-Cola takes heat for funding ‘energy balance’ group
Managing Oneself
The image above is of me walking my daughter down the aisle at her wedding two months ago. It was one of the best days and nights of my life. No doubt. Click to enlarge. The day before (at a run through) images of she and I show that I had a smile ear to ear. It was real. I love Alex, my son in law. I have known him for near nine years. The image above shows my … [Read more...] about Managing Oneself
Trump’s Republican Support Holds Strong Post-Debate: Reuters/Ipsos poll
By Andy Sullivan and Steve HollandWASHINGTON (Reuters) - There is no sign that Donald Trump's raucous first presidential debate is hurting his support among party voters, with the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll showing he still has a big lead over his rivals for the Republican presidential nomination.Trump's staying power is defying predictions of political doom and leading some … [Read more...] about Trump’s Republican Support Holds Strong Post-Debate: Reuters/Ipsos poll
Obama vs. the Cavaliers of Unilateralism
WASHINGTON -- If you wondered why President Obama gave such a passionate and, yes, partisan speech on behalf of the Iran nuclear deal Wednesday, all you had to do was tune in to the Republican presidential debate the next night. Anyone who still thinks the president has any chance of turning the opposition party his way after watching the candidates (or listening to … [Read more...] about Obama vs. the Cavaliers of Unilateralism
We must let our voices be heard in 2016
I love the United States of America. I love our Constitution and Bill of Rights. I love our flag. I love our planet and all of creation. I want to see our country continue to move forward, however slowly that may be at times, to what it can become and not slip backward to what it never was. I don't want to see our country turn back to a time when the only people who had … [Read more...] about We must let our voices be heard in 2016
Where are you on the Political Compass?
“... the Political Compass helps a new generation in particular to get a better idea of where they stand politically ...” – PoliticalCompass.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Welcome to this first edition of Middle Mayhem, a look at politics … [Read more...] about Where are you on the Political Compass?
Trump to be interviewed on Fox News tonight to be treated “fairly” (Trump wins Fox News “war”)
You could suggest "the fix is in." There's a truce in the war (that some said was really only cosmetic and not a war) between Fox News and Republican Presidential nominee frontrunner Donald Trump. According to reports, Trump will be interviewed on Fox News "fairly" tonight -- read that, given lots of softball questions or a hardball question that really isn't hardball but … [Read more...] about Trump to be interviewed on Fox News tonight to be treated “fairly” (Trump wins Fox News “war”)
Trump v. Fox News Explained
Ezra Klein explains why Donald Trump felt betrayed by Fox News on vox.com. It's not just about what happened at Thursday's debate. It's also about the way Fox News had, until Thursday, been inflating the Trump bubble, and the broader tension between Fox News's role as a ratings-obsessed cable network, an actual journalistic outlet, and one of the most important institutional … [Read more...] about Trump v. Fox News Explained
Bernie (updated)
Update: 20,000 inside over 8,000 outside. ............... While it's true that Western Oregon is the final resting place of old hippies like me I still think it's significant that one of the largest political rallies that ever occurred happened in Portland, Oregon. PORTLAND, Ore. -- Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders filled the Moda Center to capacity, and … [Read more...] about Bernie (updated)
Politix Update: Foes Try To Get A Grip On The Greased Pole That Trump Sits So Preeningly Atop
If you look at the whole Republican Party, from libertarians to evangelicals to the Tea Party, you have a group of people who’ve been lied to for 35 years. Republican [presidential candidates] have said, "Elect us and we’ll do these things." Well, they haven't. And that frustration is manifesting itself in Trump. ~ MICHAEL STEELE Now that the republic has survived … [Read more...] about Politix Update: Foes Try To Get A Grip On The Greased Pole That Trump Sits So Preeningly Atop
We’ve Been Trumped!
The tycoon with the aerodynamic hair has been dominating the news this past week, and that’s exactly what he wants. No matter that the punditocracy has generally blasted him for brazen misogyny. Or that conservative bigwig Erick Erickson banned him from appearing onstage with the other Republican presidential hopefuls. Or that his own campaign manager, Roger Stone, jumped ship … [Read more...] about We’ve Been Trumped!
SciFi Weekend: Mr. Robot; Hannibal; The Flash; Sense8
Mr. Robot began with a flashback showing how Elliot first met the character who was killed last week, but overall the episode concentrated more on the other characters. (The initial scene did have me puzzled for a moment until I realized it was a flashback.) Angela is proceeding with her plan, but now must face the fact that it will put her friends out of work. Tyrell is … [Read more...] about SciFi Weekend: Mr. Robot; Hannibal; The Flash; Sense8
Step Down Mr. Paxton, You’re Done
If I had the graphics skills displayed by the author of “Stick a fork in Trump because he is done,” I would stick a fork to the mug shot of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (above), as I believe he should be done, too. And so does the Editorial Board of the Austin American Statesman calling, in a powerful editorial today, for Paxton to step down. As we quoted the … [Read more...] about Step Down Mr. Paxton, You’re Done
MALIGNANT NARCISSISM- ITS SCREAMING-PIRANHA CHARACTERISTICS
FIRST AND FOREMOST: No conscience. Piranhas dont appear to have consciences either. They lash out at anything for any reason. Oddly actually afraid of other fish, they appear to have no control over their appetites nor about attacking whatever is near, friend or foe. A person with the psychopathy of malignant narcissism, knows right from wrong, but treats oneself as some … [Read more...] about MALIGNANT NARCISSISM- ITS SCREAMING-PIRANHA CHARACTERISTICS
Stick a fork in Trump because he is done.
If Donald Trump still believes that he will be the next POTUS, then he has a date with Nurse Ratched. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Here is an excerpt from the … [Read more...] about Stick a fork in Trump because he is done.
James Franco goes a kind of blue in upcoming HBO pilot
Can Heebro James Franco elevate smut? The actor, filmmaker, renaissance man is slated to star in a new HBO pilot about, oy lanu, the porn industry. Franco, a bon vivant who has studied at several institutions of higher learning and dabbled in the literary arts, has agreed to appear in a drama by David Simon about… … [Read more...] about James Franco goes a kind of blue in upcoming HBO pilot
On Colin Cowherd being dropped from ESPN over remarks about Dominicans
On Colin Cowherd being dropped from ESPN over remarks about Dominicans by Jordan Cooper Over the line or not? Consider: People in countries that are not first world may not be as educationally advanced as others in some ways. However, just because they might not speak as well or maybe not read or write as well or maybe not be able to do their own taxes does not mean … [Read more...] about On Colin Cowherd being dropped from ESPN over remarks about Dominicans