By Laurie Baron The Republican National Committee censured Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger for serving on the House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol which the RNC considers “legitimate political discourse.” Unbeknownst to the public, the RNC also appointed a historical committee to censure Republicans whose policies the RNC retrospectively … [Read more...] about Satire: Republican Revisionism
BEZOS AND BRIDGES (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Bridges are literally crumbling and falling apart in the United States from decades of neglect. One of President Joe Biden’s accomplishments was the infrastructure package he signed into law last November. On the same day the president was visiting Pittsburgh, a bridge in that city collapsed. Over 45,000 bridges in this nation have been graded in “poor … [Read more...] about BEZOS AND BRIDGES (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Russia has been at war with Ukraine for years – in cyberspace
Russian President Vladimir Putin walks through a hall in the building housing Russia’s GRU military intelligence service. Dmitry Astakhov, Sputnik, Government Pool Photo via AP Maggie Smith, United States Military Academy West Point The build up of Russian forces along Belarus’ 665-mile border with Ukraine is a physical manifestation of Russia’s … [Read more...] about Russia has been at war with Ukraine for years – in cyberspace
CLARENCE AND GINNI THOMAS, POSTER COUPLE FOR HIGH COURT CORRUPTION
Embed from Getty Images When word spread last week about an imminent Supreme Court retirement, I hoped against hope that it would be Clarence Thomas. No such luck. Replacing Clinton appointee Stephen Breyer with a Biden appointee is really no biggie. Ridding the court of Clarence, and his blatant conflicts of interest, would be a major upgrade – at least in terms of … [Read more...] about CLARENCE AND GINNI THOMAS, POSTER COUPLE FOR HIGH COURT CORRUPTION
Supreme Court lets Alabama use electoral map faulted for racial bias
Published by ReutersBy Andrew Chung (Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday let Alabama use a Republican-backed map of the state's U.S. congressional districts that a lower court found likely discriminates against Black voters, handing an important victory to Republicans as they seek to regain control of Congress in the Nov. 8 elections. In a 5-4 decision, the court granted … [Read more...] about Supreme Court lets Alabama use electoral map faulted for racial bias
NATIONAL ARCHIVES HAD TO GO TO MAR-A-LARGO TO GET TRUMP WHITE HOUSE RECORDS
When historians will write the history of the Trump Presidency a key theme will be how Trump ignored laws and there were no consquences. The latest excample comes via The Washington Post which reports that the National Archieves had to go to Mar-a-Largo to get White House records. President Donald Trump improperly removed multiple boxes from the White House that were … [Read more...] about NATIONAL ARCHIVES HAD TO GO TO MAR-A-LARGO TO GET TRUMP WHITE HOUSE RECORDS
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As a Jew and a rabbi, I’m embarrassed about what happened to Whoopi Goldberg | Opinion
Published by NJ.comBy Clifford Kulwin Contrary to popular belief, where there is smoke there is not always fire. On the Monday, January 31 episode of The View, the ABC daytime TV talk show, there was a conversation about antisemitism. Co-host and West Orange resident Whoopi Goldberg, a Black woman who is not Jewish, observed that “The Holocaust is not about race…it’s about … [Read more...] about As a Jew and a rabbi, I’m embarrassed about what happened to Whoopi Goldberg | Opinion
What is walking meditation?
Thich Nhat Hanh leads a walking meditation in Paris. Godong/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Brooke Schedneck, Rhodes College For Thich Nhat Hanh, the late Vietnamese monk who popularized mindfulness in the West, walking was not simply a way to get from one place to another, or an activity to be reserved for a perfect forest path. It could be a … [Read more...] about What is walking meditation?
Satellite images show troop deployment to Belarus border with Ukraine ahead of Russian drills
Published by ReutersMOSCOW (Reuters) - Satellite images by a private U.S. company published on Sunday showed details of military maneuvres at the Belarus border with Ukraine ahead of joint drills announced by Moscow and Minsk that NATO has called the biggest deployment to Belarus since the Cold War. Russia and Belarus have said they will hold joint exercises called Union … [Read more...] about Satellite images show troop deployment to Belarus border with Ukraine ahead of Russian drills
Declaring Political Violence “Legitimate Political Discourse”
Here is one for the history books. WHEREAS , Representatives Cheney and Kinzinger are participating in a Democrat-led persecution of ordinary citizens engaged in legitimate political discourse, and they are both utilizing their past professed political affiliation to mask Democrat abuse of prosecutorial power for partisan purposes, therefore, be it RESOLVED , That … [Read more...] about Declaring Political Violence “Legitimate Political Discourse”
Adults can enjoy watching Japanese anime – Really!
If you think that only children should watch Japanese anime, then think again. Plenty of such shows are meant for a mature audience. The definition of "mature" may vary from person to person, but some scenes in Japanese anime are definitely not suitable for the target audience of Pokémon. For example, the main female protagonist in Freezing is the victim of sexual … [Read more...] about Adults can enjoy watching Japanese anime – Really!
Pence says Trump was wrong that he could have overturned 2020 election result
Published by Reuters(Reuters) - In a sharp rebuke to his former boss, former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said on Friday that Donald Trump was wrong to think Pence could have taken action to reverse the outcome of the 2020 presidential election that Trump has falsely claimed was stolen from him. After losing his re-election bid Democrat Joe Biden in November 2020, the … [Read more...] about Pence says Trump was wrong that he could have overturned 2020 election result
Afghan women face increasing violence and repression under the Taliban after international spotlight fades
Mia Bloom, Georgia State University The Taliban reportedly captured 40 people in Mazar-e-Sharif, a medium-sized city in Afghanistan, at the end of January 2022. Taliban members then allegedly gang-raped eight of the women. The women who survived the gang rape were subsequently killed by their families. The fact that the women had been raped violated a societal honor code … [Read more...] about Afghan women face increasing violence and repression under the Taliban after international spotlight fades
GOP sparks social media firestorm: declares January 6 attack “Legitimate Political Discourse”
The Republican Party has set off a social media firestorm by declaring the January 6 violent insurrection as "legitimate political discourse." It's a firestorm that is likely to continue and is likely to be a godsend to Democrats in the battle for suburban and independent voters. It is quite a rebranding: The Republican Party on Friday officially declared the Jan. 6, … [Read more...] about GOP sparks social media firestorm: declares January 6 attack “Legitimate Political Discourse”
Suggested song for Donald Trump to sing to a bowing RNC (VIDEO)
The Republican Party's capitulation to Donald Trump continues and its decision to censure Rep. Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger for rejecting The Big Lie and serving on the January 6 House Select Committee looking into what is now virtually established as a coup attempt is confirmation that the capitulation is complete. Cheney and Kinzinger are accused of “persecution of … [Read more...] about Suggested song for Donald Trump to sing to a bowing RNC (VIDEO)
Loyal to Trump, Republican Party moves to censure U.S. Reps. Cheney, Kinzinger
Published by ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Republican Party prepared on Friday to censure two of its own -- U.S. Representatives Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger -- over their involvement in Congress' probe of then-President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Cheney and Kinzinger voted to impeach Trump on a charge of incitement of insurrection … [Read more...] about Loyal to Trump, Republican Party moves to censure U.S. Reps. Cheney, Kinzinger
Experts shocked: America adds whopping 467,000 positions in January
Experts and pundits were were shocked by January's unexpected big job which "blew expectations out of the water." CNN: America's jobs recovery got an unexpected boost in January despite the Omicron variant spreading rapidly throughout the country. The economy added 467,000 jobs last month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Friday, significantly better than most … [Read more...] about Experts shocked: America adds whopping 467,000 positions in January
Op-Ed: Whoopi Goldberg’s Mistake Wasn’t So Terrible
By Donald H. Harrison Whoopi Goldberg was wrong but as far as I’m concerned, the folks at ABC and The View were too harsh when they suspended her for two weeks. Let me explain. In a discussion of the Holocaust on The View television show, Goldberg commented that the Holocaust wasn’t racist because it was white people persecuting other white people. On the face of … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Whoopi Goldberg’s Mistake Wasn’t So Terrible
Islamic State leader killed in US raid – where does this leave the terrorist group
The rubble after the raid on Islamic State group leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi. AP Photo/Ghaith Alsayed Haroro J. Ingram, George Washington University; Amira Jadoon, United States Military Academy West Point, and Andrew Mines, George Washington University An overnight raid conducted by U.S. special forces in Syria has resulted in the death … [Read more...] about Islamic State leader killed in US raid – where does this leave the terrorist group