Published by Reuters(Reuters) - In a sharp rebuke to his former boss, former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said on Friday that Donald Trump was wrong to think Pence could have taken action to reverse the outcome of the 2020 presidential election that Trump has falsely claimed was stolen from him. After losing his re-election bid Democrat Joe Biden in November 2020, the … [Read more...] about Pence says Trump was wrong that he could have overturned 2020 election result
Afghan women face increasing violence and repression under the Taliban after international spotlight fades
Mia Bloom, Georgia State University The Taliban reportedly captured 40 people in Mazar-e-Sharif, a medium-sized city in Afghanistan, at the end of January 2022. Taliban members then allegedly gang-raped eight of the women. The women who survived the gang rape were subsequently killed by their families. The fact that the women had been raped violated a societal honor code … [Read more...] about Afghan women face increasing violence and repression under the Taliban after international spotlight fades
GOP sparks social media firestorm: declares January 6 attack “Legitimate Political Discourse”
The Republican Party has set off a social media firestorm by declaring the January 6 violent insurrection as "legitimate political discourse." It's a firestorm that is likely to continue and is likely to be a godsend to Democrats in the battle for suburban and independent voters. It is quite a rebranding: The Republican Party on Friday officially declared the Jan. 6, … [Read more...] about GOP sparks social media firestorm: declares January 6 attack “Legitimate Political Discourse”
Suggested song for Donald Trump to sing to a bowing RNC (VIDEO)
The Republican Party's capitulation to Donald Trump continues and its decision to censure Rep. Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger for rejecting The Big Lie and serving on the January 6 House Select Committee looking into what is now virtually established as a coup attempt is confirmation that the capitulation is complete. Cheney and Kinzinger are accused of “persecution of … [Read more...] about Suggested song for Donald Trump to sing to a bowing RNC (VIDEO)
Loyal to Trump, Republican Party moves to censure U.S. Reps. Cheney, Kinzinger
Published by ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Republican Party prepared on Friday to censure two of its own -- U.S. Representatives Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger -- over their involvement in Congress' probe of then-President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Cheney and Kinzinger voted to impeach Trump on a charge of incitement of insurrection … [Read more...] about Loyal to Trump, Republican Party moves to censure U.S. Reps. Cheney, Kinzinger
Experts shocked: America adds whopping 467,000 positions in January
Experts and pundits were were shocked by January's unexpected big job which "blew expectations out of the water." CNN: America's jobs recovery got an unexpected boost in January despite the Omicron variant spreading rapidly throughout the country. The economy added 467,000 jobs last month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Friday, significantly better than most … [Read more...] about Experts shocked: America adds whopping 467,000 positions in January
Op-Ed: Whoopi Goldberg’s Mistake Wasn’t So Terrible
By Donald H. Harrison Whoopi Goldberg was wrong but as far as I’m concerned, the folks at ABC and The View were too harsh when they suspended her for two weeks. Let me explain. In a discussion of the Holocaust on The View television show, Goldberg commented that the Holocaust wasn’t racist because it was white people persecuting other white people. On the face of … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Whoopi Goldberg’s Mistake Wasn’t So Terrible
Islamic State leader killed in US raid – where does this leave the terrorist group
The rubble after the raid on Islamic State group leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi. AP Photo/Ghaith Alsayed Haroro J. Ingram, George Washington University; Amira Jadoon, United States Military Academy West Point, and Andrew Mines, George Washington University An overnight raid conducted by U.S. special forces in Syria has resulted in the death … [Read more...] about Islamic State leader killed in US raid – where does this leave the terrorist group
U.S. warns Russia may stage video as pretext to invade Ukraine
Published by ReutersBy Steve Holland, Dmitry Antonov and Pavel Polityuk WASHINGTON/MOSCOW/KYIV (Reuters) - Russia has formulated several options as an excuse to invade Ukraine, including the potential use of a propaganda video showing a staged attack, the United States said on Thursday, as the Kremlin condemned American troop deployments in the region. Russia, which seized … [Read more...] about U.S. warns Russia may stage video as pretext to invade Ukraine
When Will We Ever Learn?
Vladimir Putin is not the first dictator to threaten Europe. In relatively recent memory another dictator threatened Europe. His name was Adolf Hitler. It is worth comparing the democratic response to these two dictators, because democracies are making the same mistakes now that they made in the 1930s. Putin and Hitler are seemingly different on the surface. Putin is … [Read more...] about When Will We Ever Learn?
Did Pentagon Security Go to Hell in a ‘Hen Basket’?
Perhaps mindful of how, for centuries, armies around the world have been “weaponizing” animals -- even pigs and birds -- to terrify the enemy, security at the Pentagon did not take any chances when it spotted in its security area something or someone snooping around “wearing a coat of feathers and keeping close to the ground.” The intrusion happened just before 7 AM on … [Read more...] about Did Pentagon Security Go to Hell in a ‘Hen Basket’?
ISIS leader Quraishi kills himself during Syria raid, U.S. says
Published by ReutersBy Suleiman Al-Khalidi and Nandita Bose AMMAN/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The leader of Islamic State died when he blew himself and family members up during a U.S. military raid in Syria, President Joe Biden said on Thursday, dealing a blow to the jihadist group's efforts to reorganize as a guerrilla force after losing large swathes of territory. Abu Ibrahim … [Read more...] about ISIS leader Quraishi kills himself during Syria raid, U.S. says
Jeff Zucker resigns as CNN president: didn’t disclose close relationship with colleague
Published by ReutersBy Helen Coster and Dawn Chmielewski (Reuters) -Jeff Zucker said on Wednesday he is resigning as president of CNN and chairman of WarnerMedia's news and sports division, issuing a staff memo in which he acknowledged he failed to disclose a consensual relationship with a close colleague. "As part of the investigation into Chris Cuomo's tenure at CNN, I was … [Read more...] about Jeff Zucker resigns as CNN president: didn’t disclose close relationship with colleague
A Sixth Extinction is ‘well underway’ but it can still be mitigated
By Daniel T Cross Sustainability Times In the history of life on earth there have been sixth mass extinctions of species with the most famous being the disappearance of dinosaurs from the planet. A Sixth Extinction is now upon us and this time the cause isn’t a force of nature but rather us. People worldwide have been wreaking havoc with their environment and in just the … [Read more...] about A Sixth Extinction is ‘well underway’ but it can still be mitigated
NOT SEE THE PUTIN LOVE (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
If you’re at a rally or a protest and the person next to you is flying a Swastika, you may be on the wrong side. Why is this so hard for conservatives to understand? Oh, yeah. Because hate is not a deal-breaker for them. Look at all the Trump voters. The Trump train is the Hate Train. Right after Trump won the election, I was talking to someone about the election who has … [Read more...] about NOT SEE THE PUTIN LOVE (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Beijing Olympics may get points for boosting China’s international reputation, but Games are definitely gold for Xi Jinping’s standing at home
Skiers practice at the Olympic cross country venue in Zhangjiakou, China on February 1, 2022. Photo by Jewel Samad/AFP via Getty Images David Bachman, University of Washington The 2022 Winter Games in Beijing provide many benefits for China, and really don’t have any downsides for the country. For China’s leader, Xi Jinping, the most important … [Read more...] about Beijing Olympics may get points for boosting China’s international reputation, but Games are definitely gold for Xi Jinping’s standing at home
Newspaper front pages from around the world, Wednesday, 02 February 2022
Published by TDPel MediaHere are the news stories that made the front pages of newspapers around the world. Today’s Newspaper fronts for Wednesday, 02 February 2022 – Newspapers across the globe. NEW YORK TIMES – PUTIN CLAIMS U.S. IS TRYING TO GOAD MOSCOW INTO WAR THE WASHINGTON POST – PUTIN: UKRAINE A PAWN OF WESTWALL STREET JOURNAL – JOB MARKET STILL TIGHT AS HIRING COOLS A … [Read more...] about Newspaper front pages from around the world, Wednesday, 02 February 2022
REPUBLICANS BIGGEST FOE HEADING INTO THE MIDTERMS? DONALD TRUMP.
by Carl Golden By all accounts, it is a near certainty the Republican Party will regain control of the House of Representatives this year and is well-positioned to gain one seat and secure a Senate majority. The only thing standing in the way is Donald Trump. If the national party leadership enters the midterm campaign season as the cult of Trump, the odds of returning … [Read more...] about REPUBLICANS BIGGEST FOE HEADING INTO THE MIDTERMS? DONALD TRUMP.
Whoopi Goldberg suspended by ABC for Holocaust comments
Published by AFPNew York (AFP) - US actress Whoopi Goldberg on Tuesday was suspended from the talk show she hosts for two weeks after saying that the Nazi genocide of six million Jews "was not about race." Despite an apology from the host of "The View" talk show, ABC News President Kim Godwin said she had decided it was not enough. "Effective immediately, I am suspending Whoopi … [Read more...] about Whoopi Goldberg suspended by ABC for Holocaust comments
Oh the misogyny! A woman has been replaced by a rodent!
Oh the misogyny! A woman has been replaced by a rodent! Punxsutawney Phil has been substituted for the Cailleach Béara. Phil is famous in the USA for being the best friend of comic actor Bill Murray. The Cailleach Béara is famous in Ireland for being "one of the oldest and most powerful of mythical beings associated with Ireland". She plays an important role in the … [Read more...] about Oh the misogyny! A woman has been replaced by a rodent!