Although deadly serious and potentially extremely damaging to our nation’s security, the discovery and seizure of a trove of classified documents at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club initially evoked plenty of satire and (gallows) humor. Satirists such as Andy Borowitz and many political cartoonists have had a field day. Referring to the possible compromise of nuclear secrets, … [Read more...] about Trump’s ‘Magic Wand’ Really a Lethal Lance Aimed at the Heart of Our Democracy
Ron DeSantis: Governor Crackers
I’ve been meaning to work “woke sausage” into a cartoon for over a week. It was two weeks ago that the story broke about how Cracker Barrel, not an establishment that usually comes to mind first when thinking of enlightenment, introduced plant-based sausage. The new product is from Impossible Foods, a company that makes meat substitutes out of plant-based products. It’s fake … [Read more...] about Ron DeSantis: Governor Crackers
Trump’s Mar-a-Lago lawsuit spotlights how difficult search warrants are to challenge – by a criminal suspect or an ex-president – until charges are brought
Mar-a-Lago is shown on Aug. 16, 2022, a week after the FBI’s raid. Nathan Posner/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Clark D. Cunningham, Georgia State University Some observers say that the lawsuit filed by former President Donald Trump on Aug. 22, 2022, challenging the FBI’s recent search of his Mar-a-Lago estate is “filled with bombastic complaints” … [Read more...] about Trump’s Mar-a-Lago lawsuit spotlights how difficult search warrants are to challenge – by a criminal suspect or an ex-president – until charges are brought
SENATOR HERSCHEL WALKER
PENNSYLVANIA IS FANNING THE FLAMES OF THE NEXT INSURRECTION
by John L. Micek Here we go again. In the last week, two men from Pennsylvania each made headlines for attempting or threatening violence against the FBI after it executed a search warrant at the Florida residence of former President Donald Trump. One of the men, Adam Bies, was arrested after threatening on social media to “water the trees of liberty” with FBI agents’ … [Read more...] about PENNSYLVANIA IS FANNING THE FLAMES OF THE NEXT INSURRECTION
OTD: The car that saved de Gaulle’s life
These people really aim very badly. ~General and President Charles de Gaulle Events of the evening of 22 August 1962 would shape the plot of a 1974 Academy Award winning thriller, The Day of the Jackal. Riding in his chauffeur-driven black Citroën DS 19, President de Gaulle, 71, and his wife were headed to a Paris airport to fly to their summer home. As their motorcade … [Read more...] about OTD: The car that saved de Gaulle’s life
87,000 CONSPIRACY THEORIES (Cartoon, Column and Video)
Sometimes I’m asked by people in the real world (like in person and not on social media), “why are you a liberal?”. I’ll also occasionally get, “Why can’t you be conservative?”. The reason I’m a liberal and I can’t be a conservative is for several reasons. I don’t think cruelty is funny. I have empathy. I care about people who are not myself. I believe we should help each … [Read more...] about 87,000 CONSPIRACY THEORIES (Cartoon, Column and Video)
What Makes Robotics Competitions Great for Education?
Robotics competitions have surged recently, helping kids worldwide grow their skills and gain confidence. These contests are a breakthrough for STEM education. They motivate students to explore science and technology while applying real expertise and concepts. Robotics competitions have many benefits for students, from improving performance in the classroom to strengthening … [Read more...] about What Makes Robotics Competitions Great for Education?
Donald Trump and Authority Figures
The conflict occurring between Donald Trump and the Justice Department should not be surprising to anyone who has followed The Donald over the years. This narcissistic behemoth has had difficulty with authority figures all of his life, especially those who disagree with him or contest his authenticity or beliefs. Perhaps it can be traced back to his relationship with his father … [Read more...] about Donald Trump and Authority Figures
IF IT LOOKS LIKE A RAT AND SMELLS LIKE A RAT…
by Don Hermann IF IT LOOKS LIKE A RATAND SMELLS LIKE A RAT… It ain’t a pussycat. It’s chewing away at our Democracy. I was going to say that it’s like being shot in the foot, but that’s too mild. It’s more like a knife in the back. Anyone who wants to take away the right to vote is changing the fabric of the country. In fact, that’s Step One in their tactic to … [Read more...] about IF IT LOOKS LIKE A RAT AND SMELLS LIKE A RAT…
Merrick Garland, the man who could put Trump in court
Published by AFPWashington (AFP) - Merrick Garland, the US attorney general, was denied a lifetime seat on the Supreme Court by Republicans in the Senate. He now faces a decision arguably every bit as weighty as anything he may have faced on the nation's highest court: the potential prosecution of a former president of the United States. The 69-year-old Garland personally … [Read more...] about Merrick Garland, the man who could put Trump in court
Dr. Oz should be worried – voters punish ‘carpetbaggers,’ and new research shows why
A Fetterman campaign billboard on the New Jersey/Pennsylvania border. Fetterman campaign/Twitter Charles R. Hunt, Boise State University Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race between Democrat John Fetterman and Republican Mehmet Oz has garnered a lot of media attention recently, thanks to the Fetterman campaign’s relentless trolling of his opponent, mainly … [Read more...] about Dr. Oz should be worried – voters punish ‘carpetbaggers,’ and new research shows why
A Young Jewish Girl Protected Books with Her Life at Auschwitz. Today, an Anne Frank Book Is in Limbo at a Texas School District
I believe it important to emphasize how strongly I feel that books, just like people, have a destiny. Some invite sorrow, others joy, some both. —Ellie Wiesel in his memoir, “Night.” I am hoping to share with our readers my thoughts on Antonio Iturbe’s remarkable story of an incredibly brave, young Jewish girl who risked her life at Auschwitz “to keep alive the magic of … [Read more...] about A Young Jewish Girl Protected Books with Her Life at Auschwitz. Today, an Anne Frank Book Is in Limbo at a Texas School District
What will humanoid robots be used for in the future?
Published by RelaxnewsBy Courtesy of Xiaomi While waiting for other players to enter the fray, the humanoid robot war is already raging between the United States' Tesla and China's Xiaomi. From assembly line work to personal services, these robots could have very practical uses once they're made operational. While waiting for other players to enter the fray, the humanoid robot … [Read more...] about What will humanoid robots be used for in the future?
Prosecuting a president is divisive and sometimes destabilizing – here’s why many countries do it anyway
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland addresses the FBI’s recent search of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence, where classified information was reportedly seized. Drew Angerer/Getty Images Victor Menaldo, University of Washington; James D. Long, University of Washington, and Morgan Wack, University of Washington Criminal prosecution … [Read more...] about Prosecuting a president is divisive and sometimes destabilizing – here’s why many countries do it anyway
Once hated by the left, FBI is now US conservatives’ evil demon
Published by AFPWashington (AFP) - Agents of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation are used to criticism, but never in the agency's history have they faced anything like the attacks from conservatives after last week's raid on former president Donald Trump's Florida home. Over its more than 100-year history, the FBI has been excoriated by southerners committed to racist … [Read more...] about Once hated by the left, FBI is now US conservatives’ evil demon
Liz Cheney trounced: ‘Black sheep effect’ and GOP partisan identity explain her decisive defeat after criticizing Trump
Rep. Liz Cheney at a primary Election Day gathering at Mead Ranch in Jackson, Wyo. AP Photo/Jae C. Hong Robert B. Talisse, Vanderbilt University Republican Liz Cheney, a three-term member of Congress and the GOP’s leading - and lonely - critic of Donald Trump, lost her re-election bid on Aug. 16, 2022, to a Trump-supported primary challenger, Harriet … [Read more...] about Liz Cheney trounced: ‘Black sheep effect’ and GOP partisan identity explain her decisive defeat after criticizing Trump
LIZ CHENEY SET TO LOSE PRIMARY TODAY
Published by AFPJackson (United States) (AFP) - Republican dissident Liz Cheney looks set to lose her US Congress seat Tuesday to an election-denying conspiracy theorist, in the latest signal of her party's disavowal of traditional conservatism in favor of Donald Trump's hardline "America First" movement. Once considered Republican royalty, the lawmaker from Wyoming has become … [Read more...] about LIZ CHENEY SET TO LOSE PRIMARY TODAY
You don’t have to be a spy to violate the Espionage Act – and other crucial facts about the law Trump may have broken
Former President Donald Trump, at the Conservative Political Action Conference, Aug. 6, 2022, in Dallas. Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images Joseph Ferguson, Loyola University Chicago and Thomas A. Durkin, Loyola University Chicago The federal court-authorized search of former President Donald Trump’s Florida estate has brought renewed attention to the … [Read more...] about You don’t have to be a spy to violate the Espionage Act – and other crucial facts about the law Trump may have broken
