The memories of what many called “the longest war’ and others called a “righteous war,” of what many saw as an abrupt and premature withdrawal of our troops from Afghanistan while others saw it as a botched evacuation from that failed country, are all rapidly disappearing from the news cycle and retreating to the recesses of our minds – until the next elections or until … [Read more...] about Remember the Afghanistan War?
Biden returns home to face the music after brutal elections
Published by AFPWashington (AFP) - President Joe Biden returned from Europe Wednesday to a firestorm over a humiliating electoral defeat for his Democratic Party -- already riven with fractures that threaten to tank his sweeping domestic reforms in Congress. Amid Biden's nosediving approval ratings and frustration over his stalled economic agenda, a Republican red wave swept … [Read more...] about Biden returns home to face the music after brutal elections
The Democrats Keep Self-Destructing
Anyone who joins the Democratic non-party and runs under its banner must have a secret death wish or a masochistic psyche. It seems that whenever the party is in a position to control the federal government and enact critical legislation, elected officials cannot get their s—t together to pass the necessary laws. It seems that often times the moderate wing of the Party will not … [Read more...] about The Democrats Keep Self-Destructing
The slippery slope of using AI and deepfakes to bring history to life
In a still from a MyHeritage.com video, Abraham Lincoln chats about how he colored and sharpened old family photos to bring them to life. MyHeritage Nir Eisikovits, University of Massachusetts Boston To mark Israel’s Memorial Day in 2021, the Israel Defense Forces musical ensembles collaborated with a company that specializes in synthetic videos, also … [Read more...] about The slippery slope of using AI and deepfakes to bring history to life
Democrat Eric Adams wins New York City mayoral election
Published by ReutersBy Joseph Ax (Reuters) - Democrat Eric Adams won New York City's mayoral race on Tuesday on promises to boost public safety and give voice to working-class residents, drawing on his experience as a police captain and as a Black man who experienced police brutality as a youth. Adams, the Brooklyn borough president since 2014, was projected the winner by the … [Read more...] about Democrat Eric Adams wins New York City mayoral election
Republican Youngkin leads in early returns in tightly contested Virginia governor’s race
Published by ReutersBy Joseph Ax, Gabriella Borter and Jason Lange FAIRFAX, Va. (Reuters) -Polls closed on Tuesday night in Virginia and New Jersey, where voters were choosing their next governors in closely watched elections that could offer clues about whether Democrats or Republicans hold the early advantage in next year's congressional elections. In Virginia, initial vote … [Read more...] about Republican Youngkin leads in early returns in tightly contested Virginia governor’s race
Satire: A Game of Political Poker
By Laurie Baron Before going to Europe, President Biden summoned key Democrats to play poker in the hope it would pave the way for a resolution of their stalemate on his Build Back Better Plan. Biden: Before we begin, I’m imposing only one rule. No talking politics. Pelosi: I refuse to play unless I know beforehand that I’ll win. Biden: We’ll all be winners. Who … [Read more...] about Satire: A Game of Political Poker
In blow to Biden, Joe Manchin will not commit to backing $1.75 trillion spending bill
Published by ReutersBy Richard Cowan and David Morgan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Joe Biden's domestic agenda suffered a major setback on Monday when Democratic Senator Joe Manchin said he would not commit to supporting a $1.75 trillion framework on social spending and climate change unveiled last week. "While I've worked hard to find a path to compromise, it's obvious: … [Read more...] about In blow to Biden, Joe Manchin will not commit to backing $1.75 trillion spending bill
ON BIDEN’S AGENDA, DEMOCRATS HAVE A WARNING FROM HISTORY
by John L. Micek Democrats on Capitol Hill may not be directly taking their cues from the legendary Carthaginian military leader Hannibal, but as moderates and progressives fell on each other last week over President Joe Biden’s watered-down domestic spending plan, it sure felt that way. A bit of history: On a fine August day in 216 B.C., hours after he’d completely … [Read more...] about ON BIDEN’S AGENDA, DEMOCRATS HAVE A WARNING FROM HISTORY
The Truth About Afghanistan: No One Knows The Truth
While watching the disaster of the Afghanistan pullout unfold, and witnessing images like the person falling from a plane taking off, one may wonder how is FOX news covering this? One may guess the FOX headlines would read “BREAKING NEWS: IT’S LITERALLY THE END OF THE WORLD AND IT’S ALL BIDEN’S FAULT.” Of course, that's what the FOX headlines usually are, but this time there … [Read more...] about The Truth About Afghanistan: No One Knows The Truth
New research suggests cat and dog ‘moms’ and ‘dads’ really are parenting their pets – here’s the evolutionary explanation why
Pet parenting can provide love and companionship to both human and animal. Willie B. Thomas/DigitalVision via Getty Images Shelly Volsche, Boise State University A pup out for a stroll, without paws touching the ground. Shelly Volsche, CC BY-ND Have you noticed … [Read more...] about New research suggests cat and dog ‘moms’ and ‘dads’ really are parenting their pets – here’s the evolutionary explanation why
Virginia governor’s race could show the way for Republican congressional campaigns
Published by ReutersBy Jason Lange WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican Glenn Youngkin is within striking distance of Democrat Terry McAuliffe in a Virginia governor's election that will test a strategy of trying to woo suburban moderates without alienating the hard-liners who backed Donald Trump. If the former private equity executive wins on Tuesday, his approach of rallying … [Read more...] about Virginia governor’s race could show the way for Republican congressional campaigns
Could you succeed as a blogger?
Could you succeed as a blogger if you are not one already? I ask because November is National Blog Posting Month in the USA. What? You didn't know that the USA had a Blog Posting Month? Well neither did I until Year 2021CE. Granted, blogging isn't for cowards. I liken the blogosphere to the trenches that Allied soldiers fought in during World War I. All too often, … [Read more...] about Could you succeed as a blogger?
Poor people are back of the line at UN’s COP26
The disastrous aspects of climate change have been talked up to fever pitch as President Joe Biden and other world leaders gather in Glasgow, Scotland, for the United Nations COP26, the 26th world summit and conference to slow down climate change. There is a lot of skepticism about the conference’s ability to deliver useful outcomes but one thing is already clear. The … [Read more...] about Poor people are back of the line at UN’s COP26
Capitalism and Climate Change
Capitalism in general and energy companies in particular are seen as villains in the climate change debate. The capitalistic drive to make profit regardless of environmental cost is perceived as responsible for global warming. This perception is backwards. Capitalist organizations only survive and prosper if they supply the needs and wants of consumers. As our needs and wants … [Read more...] about Capitalism and Climate Change
Biden’s job approval rating continues south: latest poll 42% approval rating
President Joe Biden's approval rating continues to resemble retirees in New York in the wintertime: it's steadily going south. The latest NBC News poll has it at 42 percent with erosion particulary in his marks for competence and achievining unity. A majority of Americans now disapprove of President Joe Biden's job performance, while half give him low marks for … [Read more...] about Biden’s job approval rating continues south: latest poll 42% approval rating
Coronavirus vaccination reduces job losses, UN labor agency reports.
At a time when many Americans are voluntarily quitting their jobs, the world is struggling to put people back to work and overcome economic disparities worsened by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The International Labour Organization (ILO) says in a new report that the coronavirus pandemic has taken a heavy toll in working hours lost in 2021 but the roll out of vaccines has … [Read more...] about Coronavirus vaccination reduces job losses, UN labor agency reports.
LURKIN’ FOR YOUNGKIN (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
I suspect Republican Virginia gubernatorial candidate Glenn Youngkin’s internal polling isn’t as exciting as he’s making it out to be. I get that impression from him encouraging his goons to stalk votings precincts and harass the volunteers who work the polls. Do you know how much corruption, chicanery, and irregularities were in Virginia’s 2020 presidential election? Zero. … [Read more...] about LURKIN’ FOR YOUNGKIN (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
Trump’s real-estate empire pays the price for poisonous politics
Published by ReutersBy Joseph Tanfani (Reuters) - Former U.S. president Donald Trump’s slashing rhetorical style and divisive politics allowed him to essentially take over the Republican Party. His supporters are so devoted that most believe his false claim that he lost the 2020 election because of voter fraud. But the same tactics that have inspired fierce political loyalty … [Read more...] about Trump’s real-estate empire pays the price for poisonous politics
How Does NASA Test Rockets for Safe Space Travel?
NASA has been launching spacecraft into the final frontier for over 60 years, but getting rockets ready for lift-off is no easy feat. Rockets can take anywhere from 18 months to over five years, in the case of the now-retired space shuttle, to be constructed and cleared for lift-off. The process of making sure a spacecraft is safe for crew and payload alike is lengthy, precise, … [Read more...] about How Does NASA Test Rockets for Safe Space Travel?