Yesterday, someone commented on my Facebook post about my roughs, telling me to “be careful” because some cartoons could land me in Facebook jail. Seriously? I don’t already know that? I’m the king of being thrown into Facebook and other social media jails. And how am I supposed to be careful with posting my cartoons on Facebook? Maybe I should post them quietly. F--k that…I … [Read more...] about DAVID’S SCANDLOUS YOU-KNOW-WHAT (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Israel’s military reservists are joining protests – potentially transforming a political crisis into a security crisis
A member of Israel’s military reserves takes part in a protest on March 16, 2023 in Bnei Brak, a city east of Tel Aviv. Photo by Eyal Warshavsky/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Dan Arbell, American University The judicial overhaul plan of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, introduced in January, has thrown the country … [Read more...] about Israel’s military reservists are joining protests – potentially transforming a political crisis into a security crisis
Latest ‘John Wick’ tops N.America box office in a big, bloody opening
Published by AFPLos Angeles (AFP) - Lionsgate's neo-noir action thriller "John Wick: Chapter 4" opened this weekend with North American ticket sales estimated at an impressive $73.5 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday. Analyst David A. Gross called it "a superb opening," noting that each Wick sequel has managed to outdo its predecessors. Reviews have … [Read more...] about Latest ‘John Wick’ tops N.America box office in a big, bloody opening
How ‘Succession’ feeds the hidden fantasies of its well-to-do viewers
Where’s the appeal in watching a group of obnoxious, pampered, backstabbing siblings? HBO Robert Samuels, University of California, Santa Barbara “Succession” has returned for its fourth and final season, giving the show’s fans one last opportunity to watch the kids of the wealthy Roy family desperately try to gain the approval of their media mogul … [Read more...] about How ‘Succession’ feeds the hidden fantasies of its well-to-do viewers
BRACING FOR STORMY WEATHER, RIGHT-WING HYPOCRITES HUNKER IN THE MAGA BUNKER
As we await word of a seemingly imminent Trump indictment, it has been highly entertaining to hear his defenders twist themselves into pretzels in order to excuse the fact he paid a porn star $130,000 on the eve of the 2016 election to hide an extramarital tryst. If Trump is indeed indicted, there will be plenty of time to debate whether his payoffs – via his attorney … [Read more...] about BRACING FOR STORMY WEATHER, RIGHT-WING HYPOCRITES HUNKER IN THE MAGA BUNKER
The planet is warming fast, but we can still act on climate
By Daniel T Cross Sustainabilty Times Climate change is happening faster with its impacts becoming progressively worse, but it isn’t too late to act to ward off climate catastrophe, say scientists from the Australian National University who contributed to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s latest global report. “The latest IPCC report triggers many alarm … [Read more...] about The planet is warming fast, but we can still act on climate
Should the US ban TikTok? Can it? A cybersecurity expert explains the risks the app poses and the challenges to blocking it
Is a wildly popular social media app a threat to the U.S.? AP Photo/Michael Dwyer Doug Jacobson, Iowa State University TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is scheduled to testify before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on March 23, 2023, amid a chorus of calls from members of Congress for the federal government to ban the Chinese-owned video social media … [Read more...] about Should the US ban TikTok? Can it? A cybersecurity expert explains the risks the app poses and the challenges to blocking it
5 Reasons to Improve Railroad Safety
Railroad safety has been a hot topic since the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, which filled the surrounding air, soil and water with toxic and potentially deadly chemicals. This derailment shined a new light on railroad mismanagement and poor safety practices across the industry. Here are the five biggest problems that the railroad industry must … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons to Improve Railroad Safety
LOCK HIM UP (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
Donald Trump “truthed” that he’s going to be arrested on Tuesday. It’s Tuesday. As Ted Knight said in Caddyshack, “Well? We’re waiting.” Republicans are in an uproar over the possibility Donald Trump will be indicted and arrested in Manhattan over the hush-money payment scheme to porn star Stormy Daniels. It didn’t work because we still found out about the “Yeti pubes.” They … [Read more...] about LOCK HIM UP (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
CURRENT GOP LINE: ARRESTING TRUMP WOULD BLOW COUNTRY UP
South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham(R) has now succinctly articulated what's emerging as a Republican line about former President Donald Trump: it's too dangerous to arrest him. In an interview on Fox & Friends, Graham issued this warning about what he contends will happen if Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg (D) arrests Trump in the Stormy Daniels hush money case: … [Read more...] about CURRENT GOP LINE: ARRESTING TRUMP WOULD BLOW COUNTRY UP
POLITICAL POSTER POSTER SPEAK
by Don Hermann These are going to talk your language. Loud and clear. As you know, there’s a lot going on politically. Most of the issues affect most people. It’s understandable that with busy schedules it’s difficult to keep up, at times. You can think today, that there’s something you want to focus on and then tomorrow you’re on to something else. Welcome to the … [Read more...] about POLITICAL POSTER POSTER SPEAK
Trump’s unprecedented call for protests is the latest sign of his aim to degrade America’s institutions
Donald Trump asked his supporters to protest what he claimed is his imminent indictment. AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File Shelley Inglis, University of Dayton In a social media post on March 18, 2023, former President Donald Trump announced that he would be arrested on March 21 on charges stemming from an investigation led by Manhattan District Attorney … [Read more...] about Trump’s unprecedented call for protests is the latest sign of his aim to degrade America’s institutions
Merit and Diversity
Today’s world is increasingly complex and competitive, and can be expected to remain so. National economies are under constant pressure to provide more and better products, both for export and internal consumption. For America to thrive in this challenging landscape, we must be certain that the best and the brightest among us are given the opportunity to fully maximize their … [Read more...] about Merit and Diversity
The Story Behind a San Diego Couple’s Historic Gift to Israel
By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – Documentary filmmaker Matthew Mishory has done a deep dive into the background of a San Diego couple who lived quietly, scrimped to such a point that they even reused their paper towels, and through their daughter made the largest philanthropic donation to Israel in the history of the Jewish state: $500 million. Who Are the Marcuses? … [Read more...] about The Story Behind a San Diego Couple’s Historic Gift to Israel
MAGA-LARDO SUBPOENAS (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Donald Trump is preparing to be arrested by the Manhattan District Attorney this week, politicizing it, fundraising off it, and trying to create another violent riot from it. This case stems from paying hush money to porn star Stormy Daniels in 2016, days before the election, to keep quiet about boinking in a Las Vegas hotel room just four months after Melania gave birth to … [Read more...] about MAGA-LARDO SUBPOENAS (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Antisemitism on Twitter has more than doubled since Elon Musk took over the platform – new research
What goes on in the Twitter shadows. Carl Miller, King's College London In the days after Elon Musk took over Twitter in October 2022, the social media platform saw a “surge in hateful conduct,” which its then safety chief put down to a “focused, short-term trolling campaign.” New research suggests that when it comes to antisemitism, it was anything … [Read more...] about Antisemitism on Twitter has more than doubled since Elon Musk took over the platform – new research
TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT THEN AND NOW (MIKE PETERS GUEST CARTOON)
Of related interest. Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation’s most prominent cartoon artists for his outstanding work as both a political and comic strip cartoonist. His favorite expression “WHAT A HOOT” certainly sums up his outlook on his life and work which are inexorably entwined. Mike’s warm, easygoing and zany demeanor is evidence that his personality matches … [Read more...] about TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT THEN AND NOW (MIKE PETERS GUEST CARTOON)
Xi Jinping is spinning a clever web to outwit Joe Biden
As Chinese President Xi Jinping heads to Moscow on Monday, his diplomatic skills should not be underestimated. Unlike Biden, he has no challengers gunning for his job so he can work deliberately for the medium and long terms. From that secure platform of power at home, he is intent on outwitting President Joe Biden who is struggling in the quicksand of American democratic … [Read more...] about Xi Jinping is spinning a clever web to outwit Joe Biden
TRUMP PREDICTS ARREST TUESDAY AND (AGAIN) CALLS FOR PROTESTS
To paraphrase singer Britney Spears: Oops, he did it again. Former President Donald Trump says he'll be arrested on Tuesday in the Stormy Daniels hush money case and has called for protests, which some liken to his protest calls that sparked the January 6 coup attempt. His comments came in two posts on his TruthSocial platform, written entirely in capital letters: OUR … [Read more...] about TRUMP PREDICTS ARREST TUESDAY AND (AGAIN) CALLS FOR PROTESTS
“THE CROTCH GRABBER” DONALD TRUMP
by Don Hermann He may have used a different word that was more distasteful but when the quote became public, most people were appalled. Republicans, Democrats, Independents, Men, Women, you name it. The thought of it is anything but pleasant. That’s putting it mildly. An invasion of someone’s privacy. It’s enough to make your skin crawl. I dwell on this because his … [Read more...] about “THE CROTCH GRABBER” DONALD TRUMP