by Bruce S. Ticker Until Tuesday, our first “Jew-ish” Congressman established himself as a serial liar, a possible criminal suspect and a punchline. Now it is far worse: George Santos is scary, and maybe dangerous. The Washington Post reports a web of connections that begs questions as to what he is capable of, in or out of Congress. It compounds other disturbing … [Read more...] about Santos, the ‘Jew-ish’ Congressman: How Perilous is He?
Twitter (Mike Peters Guest Cartoon)
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 his creative talents. As … [Read more...] about Twitter (Mike Peters Guest Cartoon)
TV Series Review: HBO Max’s “Velma”
Is the HBO Max TV series Velma a disaster or clever-but-misunderstood comedy? A Scooby-Doo "historian" weighs in. Thus far, the ratings for Velma have been anything but positive, but do the ratings reflect the show's worth? Slate magazine's Nadira Goffe writes, "Velma premiered on HBO Max last week, and almost instantly achieved the impossible feat of getting the internet … [Read more...] about TV Series Review: HBO Max’s “Velma”
HOMELAND TERROR (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Let’s make one thing clear. What happened on January 6, 2021, was a terrorist attack against our country. It was an insurrection by white nationalists to overturn a free democratic election and install an unelected dictator. It was a coup attempt. It was an attack designed to stop the certification of the election, a duty mandated on Congress by the United States … [Read more...] about HOMELAND TERROR (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
All politicians must lie from time to time, so why is there so much outrage about George Santos? A political philosopher explains
Rep. George Santos stands during the voting for speaker in the House chamber in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 5, 2023. AP Photo/Andrew Harnik Michael Blake, University of Washington The idea that politicians are dishonest is, at this point, something of a cliché – although few have taken their dishonesty as far as George Santos, U.S. representative for … [Read more...] about All politicians must lie from time to time, so why is there so much outrage about George Santos? A political philosopher explains
KEVIN MCCARTHY (CARTOON)
TAKE THE BULL BY THE HORNS
by Don Hermann If ever there was an opportunity for Biden and the Administration to show Strength, Leadership, Confidence, Fire, Enthusiasm, it’s now. The bull is charging right at Biden. Instead of waiting to be gored, he should take that bull and show who’s in charge. America has been waiting for Toughness. Control. You’re in the arena, Joe. You got the goods. … [Read more...] about TAKE THE BULL BY THE HORNS
BIDEN HANDS TRUMP A POLITICAL GIFT
by Carl Golden A constant in the political universe is the quest to occupy the moral high ground, that space that sets apart those with noble intentions and pure motives from those driven by craven desires in pursuit of personal gains. Unfortunately, the fall from the rarefied air floating above the moral high ground is steep, and the landing can be bone-jarring. Such … [Read more...] about BIDEN HANDS TRUMP A POLITICAL GIFT
The saga of George Santos AKA Anthony Devolder AKA Kitara etc. rages on
It seems that each day there's a new revelation about a new Congressman named George Santos, AKA George Devolder, AKA Anthony Devolder, AKA George or Anthony Zabrovsky AKA drag queen Kitara. Santos/Devolder/Zabrovsky/Kitara was recently awarded two plum committee appointments by GOP Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, who sorely needed Santos' vote to get his dream job. If … [Read more...] about The saga of George Santos AKA Anthony Devolder AKA Kitara etc. rages on
SAY IT AIN’T SO JOE (CARTOON)
New Israeli power broker seeks to rewrite history to justify violence against Palestinians
Right-wing Israeli politician Itamar Ben-Gvir has a long history of anti-Palestinian efforts. AP Photo/Oded Balilty Curtis Hutt, University of Nebraska Omaha A right-wing Israeli politician is trying to recast a key part of American history. That’s not a usual subject for an Israeli Cabinet member. But Itamar Ben-Gvir is trying to make his … [Read more...] about New Israeli power broker seeks to rewrite history to justify violence against Palestinians
Allegations that the charity George Santos claims to have run was fake highlight how scams divert money from worthy causes
Did he run an animal rescue? Win McNamee/Getty Images Sarah Webber, University of Dayton Rep. George Santos, the New York Republican whose 2022 election to the House of Representatives flipped a seat previously held by a Democrat, faces pressure to resign for having reportedly lied extensively about his education, employment history and religious … [Read more...] about Allegations that the charity George Santos claims to have run was fake highlight how scams divert money from worthy causes
Eating one wild fish same as month of drinking tainted water: study
Published by RelaxnewsBy Paul Einerhand / Unsplash Eating one freshwater fish caught in a river or lake in the United States is the equivalent of drinking a month's worth of water contaminated with toxic "forever chemicals", new research said on Tuesday. Eating one freshwater fish caught in a river or lake in the United States is the equivalent of drinking a month's worth of … [Read more...] about Eating one wild fish same as month of drinking tainted water: study
ETHICAL BANG BANG (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Goons tweet at me quite often. I do enjoy hitting their nerves and that I’m so important to them so I don’t block them unless they become annoying trolls. I would rather mute them than block them. Plus, when you block them, they boast about it. I have one consistent MAGAt who’s anonymous with only 30 followers. He tweeted at me last night. After news broke that classified … [Read more...] about ETHICAL BANG BANG (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Biden classified docs: disaster or just distraction?
Published by AFPWashington (AFP) - Disaster or mere distraction? The mess over President Joe Biden's stray classified documents could turn out to be nothing, but at minimum promises a speed bump in his smooth path to a reelection campaign. "It will hurt. The only question is how much," American University politics professor Allan Lichtman said. Biden hasn't yet confirmed he's … [Read more...] about Biden classified docs: disaster or just distraction?
CLASSIFIED DOCUMENTS (CARTOON)
Lisa Marie Presley ‘suffered from broken soul over suicide death of son Benjamin’
Published by BANG Showbiz EnglishLisa Marie Presley is said to have suffered from a “broken soul” over the suicide death of her son Benjamin. The mu-of-four, 54, killed on Thursday (12.01.23) by two heart attacks, also reportedly never recovered from her son’s passing aged 27 in 2020. An insider told the Daily Mirror on Friday night (13.01.23) insider told the Mirror: “No one … [Read more...] about Lisa Marie Presley ‘suffered from broken soul over suicide death of son Benjamin’
New storms hitting California as it faces already ‘disastrous’ floods
Published by AFPSalinas (United States) (AFP) - The latest in a damaging succession of storm systems blew into California on Saturday, bringing heavy flooding to already waterlogged regions and threatening snowfalls of up to six feet (two meters) in areas. The latest system was expected to bring "heavy lower-elevation rain, significant mountain snow, and strong winds," with … [Read more...] about New storms hitting California as it faces already ‘disastrous’ floods
I CAN DREAM CAN’T I?
' by Don Hermann I CAN DREAM, CAN'T I That Hate is not a solution for fear or lack of understanding. That the Civil War did end. That minority leaders act more like Martin Luther King, Jr and devote more time to being active and less time writing books and showing up on TV. That Congress act more like adults and less like children. That Elon Musk uses … [Read more...] about I CAN DREAM CAN’T I?
FALSE EQUIVALENCE COPS ON THE BIDEN CLASSIFIED DOCUMENT CASE
When news broke the other day that President Biden’s lawyers had found a few documents with classified markings in a think-tank office he once used, we all knew that MAGA’s false equivalence cops would spring into action. Their predictable message, aimed primarily at low-information nitwits: Trump is innocent because he and Biden did the same thing! Um, no. They didn’t do … [Read more...] about FALSE EQUIVALENCE COPS ON THE BIDEN CLASSIFIED DOCUMENT CASE