The term “loser” has haunted Donald Trump since his childhood, but even moreso as an adult. To “The Donald,” the worst epithet in the world is loser. He has some deep psychological fear of people thinking of him as a loser. This need to avoid being labeled, or thought of as a loser has motivated a number of his actions, some of which have been illegal or ethically questionable. … [Read more...] about The Loser
If You Were a Rich Man, Tonight – Updated
UPDATE: To the lucky Illinois winner(s) of the $1.28 billion Mega Millions jackpot: Congratulations! You certainly beat the odds. Keep cool. Celebrate, but in a very inconspicuous way, as so many advisers will tell you. Perhaps splurge on a good $19 bottle of wine to accompany your favorite hamburger. I am sure the winner(s) already has/have hordes of … [Read more...] about If You Were a Rich Man, Tonight – Updated
Biden says Trump is anti-police, lacked courage to stop Jan. 6 attack
Published by ReutersBy Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden ripped several of his possible Republican 2024 election opponents on Monday, including saying that his predecessor Donald Trump lacked the "courage" to stop the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. "The police were heroes that day: Donald Trump lacked the courage to act," Biden said in taped … [Read more...] about Biden says Trump is anti-police, lacked courage to stop Jan. 6 attack
A Vague Review of the Musical Come From Away at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre
The Irene Sankoff and David Hein musical Come From Away landed at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre at just the right time. If you want to enjoy a night of energetic, uplifting, innovative musical theater, then pick up your tickets before Come From Away departs for another city. I enjoy writing reviews for musicals, especially when I get to delve into the subtle strengths and … [Read more...] about A Vague Review of the Musical Come From Away at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre
JOE IS PRESIDENT. JOE IS NOT PRESIDENT
by Don Hermann Confused? One Joe is President. Biden. Elected. Legitimately. The other Joe is trying to play President. Manchin. He’s been reasonably successful. The more dirt he rubs in people’s faces, the more they bow down to him. It seems as if he’s taken a page from the Trump playbook. Be outrageous. Offend people. And they’ll come running to your door to kiss your … [Read more...] about JOE IS PRESIDENT. JOE IS NOT PRESIDENT
THE DOGS OF SMU
"Charlie" For nearly two decades, Scott Schuman has been photographing ordinary people on the street, from New York to London, to Moscow and beyond. People whose clothes and style he finds interesting and attractive. People who have "that certain something.” The “Street-Style Photographer,” or the “Street Photographer” posts the photos on his now-famous blog, The … [Read more...] about THE DOGS OF SMU
The Fascinating Science Behind the Way Breweries Work
There's something for everyone if their plan for the evening is to crack open a cold one, from iconic brands like Budweiser and Heineken to small-batch craft brews. Picking up a six-pack from the local grocery store is easy, but what goes into creating this tasty fermented beverage? How do breweries work? The science behind brewing beer is fascinating. Here’s the way … [Read more...] about The Fascinating Science Behind the Way Breweries Work
A Running Coach Analyzes Josh Hawley’s Infamous Sprint – UPDATED
UPDATE: Fox News host Mark Levin is upset that the January 6 committee put on full display the cowardice of Senator Josh Hawley by showing him sprinting through the halls of Congress to evade the mob he himself – moments before – had incited. According to Newsweek, Levin is accusing the committee of “violating Article 1 of the Constitution by ridiculing Republican … [Read more...] about A Running Coach Analyzes Josh Hawley’s Infamous Sprint – UPDATED
A rare win for Guterres: a beacon on the Black Sea to feed the hungry
The beleaguered United Nations Chief, Antonio Guterres, celebrated a rare win today to deliver food for more than 400 million people in poor countries. He called the agreement signed between Türkiye, Ukraine and Russia to export grain a beacon of hope on the Black Sea. Getting to a “yes” by Russia and Ukraine was a heroic task in the middle of an atrocious war of attrition. … [Read more...] about A rare win for Guterres: a beacon on the Black Sea to feed the hungry
RUN, JOSH, RUN
There’s no shame in running for your life from an angry racist mob. If you’re in the path of a mob of white nationalists with nooses easily led by the the b.s. of you-know-who, you better run. The day after the attack on the Capitol by Trump’s goons trying to overturn an election he lost, we saw video footage of Senator Mitt Romney running. We saw footage of Mike Pence … [Read more...] about RUN, JOSH, RUN
Trump watched Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot unfold on TV, ignored pleas to call for peace
Published by ReutersBy Patricia Zengerle and Richard Cowan WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Donald Trump sat for hours watching the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol unfold on live TV, ignoring pleas by his children and other close advisers to urge his supporters to stop the violence, witnesses told a congressional hearing on Thursday. The House of Representatives Select Committee used … [Read more...] about Trump watched Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot unfold on TV, ignored pleas to call for peace
Biden tests positive for COVID, has mild symptoms, taking Paxlovid treatment
Published by ReutersBy Trevor Hunnicutt, Steve Holland and Jeff Mason WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Joe Biden, the oldest person ever to serve as president of the United States, has tested positive for COVID-19, is experiencing mild symptoms and will continue working but in isolation, the White House said on Thursday. Biden, 79, has a runny nose, fatigue and an occasional dry cough, … [Read more...] about Biden tests positive for COVID, has mild symptoms, taking Paxlovid treatment
Hate and Identity
The concept of identifying with a group and seeing outsiders as a threat is known to be present in many animal species below humans on the phylogenetic scale. This can be seen in a pack of wolves, in lions, monkeys and chimpanzees, who follow the alpha male in the group and may harass or attack other groups, particularly during mating season. Prehistoric man tended to live in … [Read more...] about Hate and Identity
WHO warns of rising coronavirus deaths, but India is safer as vaccination works wonders.
New waves of coronavirus (COVID-19) infections are underscoring that the pandemic is nowhere near over yet. It is marked by a worrisome upward trend in deaths that could morph into new crises. Increasing COVID-19 cases are not only putting further pressure on already stretched health systems and workers but also triggering an “increasing trend of deaths”, said World Health … [Read more...] about WHO warns of rising coronavirus deaths, but India is safer as vaccination works wonders.
The Unmentioned ‘Villain’ in the Uvalde Investigative Report – Update
UPDATE: As a public service to the Uvalde, Texas, families who are mostly Latinos/Latinas, the Austin-American Statesman has translated the entire Texas House Investigative report on the Uvalde school massacre into Spanish. In "Uvalde families deserve the Texas House Committee report in Spanish. Here it is" and in "¿Por qué decidimos traducir el informe de Uvalde al … [Read more...] about The Unmentioned ‘Villain’ in the Uvalde Investigative Report – Update
JUST…POLITICAL…DISCOURSE
Biden’s Saudi trip wasn’t just a fist bump if he delivers on pledges
Whatever his frustrations, President Joe Biden scored a modest win during his recent trip to Saudi Arabia to attend a meeting of local Arab kingdoms and emirates. He avoided getting sucked again into the Mideast morass as a protector of its royal autocrats. Critics say all he got from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman (known as MBS) was a fist bump that several … [Read more...] about Biden’s Saudi trip wasn’t just a fist bump if he delivers on pledges
AN AUTOPSY REQUIRED
by Don Hermann Is there a Medical Examiner available? It has been a slow painful death. The symptoms were apparent. When a surgeon was required, a Dermatologist was called in. Now a District Attorney has to investigate who is responsible. And prosecute. Yes. The Democratic Party is the corpse. And it is taking our Democracy down with it. Their outrage at this stage of … [Read more...] about AN AUTOPSY REQUIRED
Donald Trump eyes early launch to 2024 White House run, casting shadow over midterms
Published by New York Daily NewsHe’s threatening to make American politics grate again. After his push to overturn the 2020 election results, former President Donald Trump is exiled from social media, scorned by a chunk of the Republican Party and wounded by recent testimony to Congress that included vivid descriptions of his volcanic White House rages. None of that appears … [Read more...] about Donald Trump eyes early launch to 2024 White House run, casting shadow over midterms
WILLFUL BLINDNESS IS NO DEFENSE WHEN YOU SUMMON A MOB TO WREAK HAVOC
At the start of Tuesday’s Jan. 6 hearing, Liz Cheney sent a critically important message to the Justice Department: “Like everyone else in this country, (Trump) is responsible for his own actions and his own choices…Trump cannot escape responsibility for being willfully blind…He is a 76-year-old man, he is not an impressionable child.” Translation: Don’t let Trump off the … [Read more...] about WILLFUL BLINDNESS IS NO DEFENSE WHEN YOU SUMMON A MOB TO WREAK HAVOC