Jimmy Stewart's most famous role may be as Sen. Jefferson Smith in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. The 1939 film lionizes the filibuster as a "dramatic display of principled resilience." The movie was a powerful counterpoint to the war in Europe. Almost half of the Senate attended the premiere held in Constitution Hall, Washington, DC, on 17 October 1939. The American public … [Read more...] about How a filibuster from 1957 illustrated the power of blogging 45 years later
OFFENDING MAGA FASCISTS
President Joe Biden gave an accurate description of Trump supporters within the Republican Party, and many people aren’t happy with it. Speaking at a fundraiser for Democrats, the president said, “It’s not just Trump. It’s the entire philosophy that underpins the — I’m going to say something: It’s like semi-fascism.” He expanded on this at another rally saying, “The MAGA … [Read more...] about OFFENDING MAGA FASCISTS
FBI’s Mar-a-Lago search warrant affidavit reveals how Trump may have compromised national security – a legal expert answers 5 key questions
The seal of the Federal Bureau of Investigation is seen outside of its headquarters in Washington, DC on August 15, 2022. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images Clark D. Cunningham, Georgia State University The Justice Department on Aug. 26, 2022, released an affidavit written by an FBI special agent that was used to obtain a court order for the FBI’s … [Read more...] about FBI’s Mar-a-Lago search warrant affidavit reveals how Trump may have compromised national security – a legal expert answers 5 key questions
Trump’s Truth Social experiences financial and legal setbacks
Former President Donald Trump launched his own social media company, Truth Social, after being banned from Twitter post-January 6th. According to FOX Business, Trump's company owes its web hosting company more than $1,600,000. He started hosting Truth Social with RightForge, a conservative company ("Our code is liberty"), in March. Three sources told Fox Business that … [Read more...] about Trump’s Truth Social experiences financial and legal setbacks
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The affidavit worked but global hawks will scrutinize cracks in American justice
Serious issues have been raised in the affidavit used to justify the August 8 search of former President Donald Trump’s home at Mar-a-Lago but much more will be needed to convince people around the world, even America’s friends and allies, that this unprecedented step is not influenced by politics. The international credibility of US justice and legal process is vitally … [Read more...] about The affidavit worked but global hawks will scrutinize cracks in American justice
The summer of 1-in-1,000 rain events
The United States hasn't experienced a hurricane yet this year. Instead, we've had five 1,000-year rain events over a 28-day period. Although we may fear tornadoes, tropical storms or hurricanes, each year floods kill more people than tornadoes, hurricanes or lightning (italics in the original). Floods account for two-thirds of the cost of natural disasters in the United … [Read more...] about The summer of 1-in-1,000 rain events
6 Ways VARs Can Benefit From Emerging Technologies
There are plenty of reasons why value-added resellers (VARs) continue to be popular among manufacturing, retail, software and IT companies, among many others. From the customers' perspective, the end product or service wouldn't be the same — or would be unrecognizable — without VARs. The only downside of being a VAR is the inability to fully control the core product … [Read more...] about 6 Ways VARs Can Benefit From Emerging Technologies
A Cacophony of Reactions to Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan (UPDATE)
UPDATE: The piece below, very briefly, very “broad-brush” and perhaps even frivolously surveys the spectrum of reactions to President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan. In “Fact-checking 6 Criticisms of Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Plan,” TIME gives the subject much better consideration in the form of a fact check with emphasis on the “most prominent criticisms … [Read more...] about A Cacophony of Reactions to Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan (UPDATE)
GOP frenzied response to limited student loan forgiveness
Their inside voices are now public. Overlooked in the frenzied rhetoric objecting to President Joe Biden's move to forgive some student loan debt is this: public education isn't, anymore. In other words, students are paying more of the freight than the public does through state and federal appropriations. On average two factors are at play: Students carry far more … [Read more...] about GOP frenzied response to limited student loan forgiveness
New Rule: The Left Was Not Lost, Bill, You Gave It Up Voluntarily
by Thomas Hoffman New Rule: You can't spend 14 years promoting and creating a progressive movement, then claim you never changed and start criticizing the very movement that you helped create. Several FOX news staff members have been full of praise for Bill Maher, host of Real Time on HBO. One former Bush press secretary even suggested Maher be recruited for President. … [Read more...] about New Rule: The Left Was Not Lost, Bill, You Gave It Up Voluntarily
Trump’s ‘Magic Wand’ Really a Lethal Lance Aimed at the Heart of Our Democracy
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