This Washington Post headline captures the moment well: "Marjorie Taylor Greene says Nancy Pelosi leads ‘gazpacho police,’ causing collective spit take." It also caused a hilarious Twitter firestorm. Such as: I’ve met some members of the gazpacho police. They are consommé professionals.— Danielle Decker Jones (@djtweets) February 9, 2022 With the Gazpacho Police, … [Read more...] about Marjorie Taylor Greene’s comment about Pelosi’s “Gazpacho Police” sparks hilarious twitterstorm
Consumer price inflation hits four-decade high in January
Published by AFPWashington (AFP) - Inflation in the United States was as hot as ever last month, with consumer prices seeing their largest annual jump in nearly four decades as costs rose for a wide range of items. The Labor Department said Thursday the consumer price index (CPI) climbed 7.5 percent over the 12 months to January, its largest increase since February 1982, … [Read more...] about Consumer price inflation hits four-decade high in January
BIG DEAL, TRUMP BROKE ANOTHER LAW
At this point in our sick national saga, is there any law that Trump hasn’t broken? A federal statute on the books – Title 18, Section 2071 of the U.S. Code – spells out the provisions of the Presidential Records Act of 1978. All materials generated by a president, in the furtherance of his (or her) official duties, automatically belong to the American people. Which means … [Read more...] about BIG DEAL, TRUMP BROKE ANOTHER LAW
Flushed office papers clogged Trump White House toilet: book
Published by AFPWashington (AFP) - A new book on former US president Donald Trump's time in office claims that a White House toilet would jam after attempts to flush away office papers, Axios reported Thursday. The upcoming book "Confidence Man," by New York Times journalist Maggie Haberman, says that "staff in the White House residence periodically discovered wads of printed … [Read more...] about Flushed office papers clogged Trump White House toilet: book
How Joe Rogan became podcasting’s Goliath
Joe Rogan’s ability to attract young male listeners is particularly powerful in today’s fractured media environment. Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Image Matt Sienkiewicz, Boston College and Nick Marx, Colorado State University Comedian and podcaster Joe Rogan is caught in a spiral of controversies. It began when “The Joe Rogan Experience” hosted … [Read more...] about How Joe Rogan became podcasting’s Goliath
MEDAL IN TREASON (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Eileen Gu may be the best freestyle skier in the world. She was born in San Francisco to a Chinese mother and an American father. She’s been competing internationally since 2018, starting when she was still in high school. She dominates in big air, halfpipe, and slopestyle events. She’s favored to take several gold medals in this year’s Olympics…but not for the USA. … [Read more...] about MEDAL IN TREASON (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Mountain glaciers may hold less ice than previously thought – here’s what that means for 2 billion downstream water users and sea level rise
Mountain glaciers are under threat from global warming. Phunjo Lama/AFP via Getty Images Mathieu Morlighem, Dartmouth College Mountain glaciers are essential water sources for nearly a quarter of the global population. But figuring out just how much ice they hold – and how much water will be available as glaciers shrink in a warming world – has been … [Read more...] about Mountain glaciers may hold less ice than previously thought – here’s what that means for 2 billion downstream water users and sea level rise
US National Archives requests legal probe of Trump: media report
Published by AFPWashington (AFP) - The US National Archives, which manages the preservation of presidential documents, requested that the Justice Department investigate former president Donald Trump for his handling of official documents, The Washington Post reported Wednesday. In the past few weeks, new information has come to light about Trump's improper handling of official … [Read more...] about US National Archives requests legal probe of Trump: media report
Trump Sent ‘Burn Bags’ Of Sensitive Documents To Be Destroyed At Pentagon
Published by uPolitics.comFormer President Donald Trump‘s habit of destroying documents didn’t stop at tearing them up. The Washington Post has reported that Trump also used burn bags. The torn-up documents would be stuffed into bags to be incinerated at the Pentagon. The bags look like paper bags found at most grocery stores. The CIA and NSA often utilize burn bags to dispose … [Read more...] about Trump Sent ‘Burn Bags’ Of Sensitive Documents To Be Destroyed At Pentagon
WE NEED TO FIGHT RIGHT-WING CENSORSHIP
by Elwood Watson In the early 1980s, there was a movement by some on the right to target and ban books, music, films, magazines, and other forms of media they deemed “offensive” and “inappropriate.” Among the books swept up in the conservative purge during that decade included classics like The Catcher in the Rye, 1984, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, and The Color … [Read more...] about WE NEED TO FIGHT RIGHT-WING CENSORSHIP
PUTIN-UKRAINE OLYMPIC GAMES (MIKE PETERS GUEST CARTOON)
Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation’s most prominent cartoon artists for his outstanding work as both a political and comic strip cartoonist. His favorite expression “WHAT A HOOT” certainly sums up his outlook on his life and work which are inexorably entwined. Mike’s warm, easygoing and zany demeanor is evidence that his personality matches his creative talents. As … [Read more...] about PUTIN-UKRAINE OLYMPIC GAMES (MIKE PETERS GUEST CARTOON)
Canadian authorities scramble to end protests against COVID measures
Published by ReutersBy Ismail Shakil and Anna Mehler Paperny (Reuters) - Canadian authorities are scrambling to find ways to end the 12-day-long occupation of the national capital's downtown over COVID-19 measures, hoping a combination of criminal charges, traffic tickets and the prospect of losing access to fuel will end the blockades. The protests, which started with truck … [Read more...] about Canadian authorities scramble to end protests against COVID measures
WASHINGTON QUOTE (CARTOON)
What is ‘legitimate political discourse,’ and does it include the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol?
When persuasion stops and violence begins, that’s the line between ‘legitimate political discourse’ and something very different, scholars explain. AP Photo/John Minchillo Jennifer Mercieca, Texas A&M University and Timothy J. Shaffer, Kansas State University When the governing body of the Republican Party called the events of Jan. 6, 2021, … [Read more...] about What is ‘legitimate political discourse,’ and does it include the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol?
McConnell criticizes censure of two House Republicans
Published by ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said on Tuesday the Republican National Committee should not be singling out party members, after it censured U.S. Representatives Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger for joining Congress' investigation of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on Capitol Hill. (Reporting by David Morgan; editing by Kanishka … [Read more...] about McConnell criticizes censure of two House Republicans
The Olympics in China
by Mike Fuqua So the Olympics are here again. I'm usually wildly enthusiastic about watching the games. And that's both Winter and Summer. I am glued to the TV for all the events. Last night I watched women's hockey between Finland and Canada. I mean, when would I ever do that except the Olympics? The pageantry is stupendous, the performances run from routine to … [Read more...] about The Olympics in China
Oscar nominations 2022: Who got snubbed?
Published by The Seattle TimesOn what I'm going to christen Gold Tuesday — that annual event when Oscar nominations are announced, much too early in the morning — news was good for Jane Campion (whose "The Power of the Dog" led the pack with 12 nominations), Steven Spielberg (now an eight-time nominee for best director, this time for "West Side Story"), and many more. But we've … [Read more...] about Oscar nominations 2022: Who got snubbed?
