Published by AFPWashington (AFP) - Top US generals said Tuesday that they advised keeping American troops in Afghanistan to bolster the Afghan government and expressed concern that the Taliban has not severed ties with Al-Qaeda. General Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and General Kenneth McKenzie, commander of US Central Command, said they had personally … [Read more...] about US generals say they recommended leaving 2,500 troops in Afghanistan
HYPOCRISY CEILING (Cartoon and Column)
If Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell can’t control the government, he’ll do everything within his power to destroy it. When this person threatens to shut down the government and force it to default on its debts, create a brand new recession, wipe out nearly 6 million jobs, and lift the nation’s unemployment rate to nearly nine percent, he is being a terrorist. … [Read more...] about HYPOCRISY CEILING (Cartoon and Column)
‘Cartoonish Level Corrupt’: As Dems Fight for Bold Agenda, Sinema to Fundraise With Its Corporate Opponents
"Sinema is setting her political future on fire," said one Democratic organizer. "If she doesn't change course drastically and soon, it will be too late." BY BRETT WILKINS Common Dreams U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema faced blistering rebuke Monday following reports that the right-wing Arizona Democrat will solicit large campaign contributions from corporate lobbyists staunchly … [Read more...] about ‘Cartoonish Level Corrupt’: As Dems Fight for Bold Agenda, Sinema to Fundraise With Its Corporate Opponents
Germans have voted to replace Angela Merkel – here are 7 ways to understand the results so fa
Martin Meissner/AP/AAP Matt Fitzpatrick, Flinders University On Sunday, Germans went to the polls to decide who will succeed retiring Angela Merkel as chancellor. Read more: From 'Mädchen' to 'Mutti': as Angela Merkel departs, she leaves a great legacy of leadership With a very close result as counting … [Read more...] about Germans have voted to replace Angela Merkel – here are 7 ways to understand the results so fa
Defusing the Debt Ceiling Bomb (Cartoon)
Republicans nix advancing debt ceiling, government funding measure
Published by ReutersBy Richard Cowan and David Morgan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A sharply divided U.S. Senate failed on Monday to advance a measure to suspend the federal debt ceiling and avoid a partial government shutdown, as Republican lawmakers denied the bill the votes necessary to move forward. The legislation by President Joe Biden's Democrats was aimed at beating two … [Read more...] about Republicans nix advancing debt ceiling, government funding measure
The Need For Biden-Nomics
The first 100 days of the Biden presidency are long gone. Vaccine distribution is well underway, despite the rise of the Delta variant. President Biden must now analyze his agenda for the next phase of the pandemic, and the remainder of his presidency. The first 100 days agenda is just a gimmick. What really matters are the first 365 days, but even that window is now more than … [Read more...] about The Need For Biden-Nomics
TRUMP’S RECOUNT DISASTER (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Every time dumbass Donald Trump tries to steal the election, all he does is add more evidence and validation that he lost and Joe Biden won. Donald Trump lost over 60 court cases trying to overturn the election. He lost each time he bullied state officials to overturn the election. He lost actual recounts and audits in multiple states. He lost when he tried to overturn the … [Read more...] about TRUMP’S RECOUNT DISASTER (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Haitian migrants at the border: An asylum law scholar explains how US skirts its legal and moral duties
U.S. envoy resigned over “inhumane” treatment of Haitian migrants. AP Photo/Felix Marquez Karen Musalo, University of California, Hastings The U.S.’s top envoy to Haiti resigned abruptly on Sept. 22, 2021, over the Biden administration’s “inhumane” treatment of Haitian migrants crossing the border via Mexico into Texas. The resignation came amid … [Read more...] about Haitian migrants at the border: An asylum law scholar explains how US skirts its legal and moral duties
RUSSIAN ELECTION AND PUTIN (CARTOON)
Pelosi confident $1 trillion U.S. infrastructure bill will pass this week
Published by ReutersBy Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi expressed confidence on Sunday that the $1 trillion infrastructure bill will pass this week but said she may not bring it to the floor on Monday as she previously pledged. In an interview with This Week's George Stephanopoulos on ABC, Pelosi also said that the final … [Read more...] about Pelosi confident $1 trillion U.S. infrastructure bill will pass this week
STAB BACK BETTER (Cartoon and Column)
President Joe Biden’s agenda is ambitious. In fact, his Build Back Better Act is historic. It doesn’t just take the country into a more liberal direction. He’s trying to take the nation into a progressive one. And I don’t mean progressive as in liberal, I mean progressive as in progress. He’s trying to move the nation forward. Actually, improving this nation and looking toward … [Read more...] about STAB BACK BETTER (Cartoon and Column)
VACCINES: WORD FROM ON HIGH (Cartoon)
Biden wins again: Trump lost in Arizona, says draft of contentious election audit
Published by ReutersBy Nathan Layne (Reuters) -A partisan review of the 2020 presidential election commissioned by Arizona Republicans has confirmed President Joe Biden's victory over Donald Trump in the state's most populous county, according to a draft report of the review's findings. Maricopa County announced what it said were the main findings on its Twitter feed late on … [Read more...] about Biden wins again: Trump lost in Arizona, says draft of contentious election audit
Gabby Petito’s disappearance captivated the world. Why?
Published by AFPWashington (AFP) - An avalanche of online coverage and high-profile television broadcasts: The death of young adventurer Gabby Petito sparked immense US and worldwide interest -- and triggered debate over the disproportionate attention accorded missing white women. The recent discovery of the 22-year-old travel blogger's body in Wyoming, and Tuesday's ruling of … [Read more...] about Gabby Petito’s disappearance captivated the world. Why?
Who Sent the Men on Horseback with Whips to Hunt Down Black Haitians Like Cattle? (UPDATED)
Embed from Getty Images Whomever ordered this atrocity, is responsible. The men on horseback, in several photos I saw are also jerking the heads of the horses so hard, the metal bits are cruelly cutting into the horse's mouths. No care for human beings let alone horses. And who ordered whips as weaponry anyway? What kind of 'me towering over you and going to lay open your … [Read more...] about Who Sent the Men on Horseback with Whips to Hunt Down Black Haitians Like Cattle? (UPDATED)
Schumer, Pelosi announce revenue deal for Biden’s social agenda
Published by ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) -The two top Democrats in the U.S. Congress announced a revenue deal on Thursday that they said would pay for President Joe Biden's social spending agenda, marking a major step forward in their effort to enact sweeping legislation. "The White House, the House and the Senate have reached agreement on a framework that will pay for any … [Read more...] about Schumer, Pelosi announce revenue deal for Biden’s social agenda
Changing your mind about something as important as vaccination isn’t a sign of weakness – being open to new information is the smart way to make choices
Sticking to your beliefs in a rapidly changing world isn’t necessarily the best choice. Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis via Getty Images Art Markman, The University of Texas at Austin College of Liberal Arts Culturally, this is an era in which people are held in high esteem when they stick with their beliefs and negatively labeled as “flip-floppers” or … [Read more...] about Changing your mind about something as important as vaccination isn’t a sign of weakness – being open to new information is the smart way to make choices
How Can Manufacturers Secure Military Contracts?
Military contracts are the cream of the crop when it comes to landing lucrative manufacturing deals. However, while the Department of Defense (DoD) awards billions of dollars to various operations each year, it’s not a walk in the park. Small businesses and private contractors can participate and win those contracts, but it takes a lot to get there. Getting ready for a … [Read more...] about How Can Manufacturers Secure Military Contracts?
ChartJunk of the day, from the NYTimes
I saw the headline in Memeorandum, but skipped the click because I anticipated fearmongering. Never in my wildest dreams could I have anticipated that bar chart on the right. It came my way via Twitter. How bad is this? Let’s count the ways. 1. Data not normalized 2. Not the appropriate visualization 3. No differentiation between data and projections 4. Not the whole … [Read more...] about ChartJunk of the day, from the NYTimes