Washington (AFP) - Donald Trump became the first US president in history to be impeached twice when the House of Representatives voted Wednesday to charge him with inciting last week's mob attack on Congress. "Today, in a bipartisan way, the House demonstrated that no one is above the law, not even the president of the United States," Democratic Speaker Nancy Pelosi said … [Read more...] about Trump impeached for unprecedented second time
TRUMP IMPEACHED: FIRST PRESIDENT IMPEACHED TWICE
President Donald Trump is now the first President to be impeached twice. The charge: Incitement of insurrection. The vote: bipartisan. Ten Republicansvoted along with the Democrats. The totals: 232 for 197 opposed. More stories and details will follow. IMPEACHED AGAIN! Final vote is 232 YEA-197 NO. A mere 10 Republicans voted yea. Bipartisan but not impressively so. Blows … [Read more...] about TRUMP IMPEACHED: FIRST PRESIDENT IMPEACHED TWICE
Once Trump is impeached (again), what’s next?
Washington (AFP) - With the US House of Representatives poised to impeach President Donald Trump for a second time -- just days before he is to leave office -- questions are being raised about what happens next. Here are some of the possible scenarios if the House, as expected, impeaches Trump on Wednesday for inciting last week's attack by his supporters on the US Capitol as … [Read more...] about Once Trump is impeached (again), what’s next?
A Warning to the Troops
I, [name], do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same…So help me God. -- (Part of military officers oath of office) Read the letter from our top military leaders to the troops, below, and ponder: The notion that the top … [Read more...] about A Warning to the Troops
2021 will drive millions more into starvation and poverty: UN
The raging COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted another dismal fact. This year, a simple meal of rice and beans will be far beyond the reach of many more millions of people. The UN World Food Programme (WFP), which won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020, said the cost of a basic meal far exceeds the daily income of poor people in many countries. For instance, in South Sudan a meal … [Read more...] about 2021 will drive millions more into starvation and poverty: UN
Defiant Trump says impeachment causing ‘tremendous anger’
Washington (AFP) - President Donald Trump emerged from isolation at the White House on Tuesday to deny responsibility for a mob of his supporters storming Congress, and warning that his imminent impeachment is causing "tremendous anger." Trump -- set Wednesday to become the first president in US history impeached for a second time -- made clear he takes no blame for the January … [Read more...] about Defiant Trump says impeachment causing ‘tremendous anger’
In wake of Trump and storming of the US Capitol, Republicans face uncertain future
DETROIT — As chairman of the Bay County Republican Party in Michigan, Randy Badgerow helped turn the county red two months ago as it flipped a state House seat Democrats had held for 24 years, put GOP nominees in a handful of township seats and delivered the county, long a Democratic stronghold, a second time for President Donald Trump. But last Wednesday, as Trump supporters … [Read more...] about In wake of Trump and storming of the US Capitol, Republicans face uncertain future
The Moral Compass of Lindsey Graham (Video Update/Final Update))
UPDATE: MotherJones has put together a superb video collecting “All of Lindsey Graham’s Flagrantly Self-Serving Flip-Flops on Trump” into “A 5-Act Play.” Alternate title: “Graham hated Trump. Then loved him. Then spread his lies. Then abandoned him. Then got screamed at.” It dovetails perfectly with the piece below on Graham’s wildly oscillating moral compass, … [Read more...] about The Moral Compass of Lindsey Graham (Video Update/Final Update))
Independent WHO experts visit China to research coronavirus origins
Joe Biden’s election has made its first positive impact on a coronavirus ravaged world. An international team of experts is on its way to China to research the origins of the virus, the head of WHO said today. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made a short and carefully worded statement about the visit that was very controversial and has taken a long time to … [Read more...] about Independent WHO experts visit China to research coronavirus origins
FBI warns of possible ‘armed protests’ across US before Biden’s inauguration
Far-right extremists are calling on Trump supporters to “storm” the U.S. Capitol again and stage “armed protests” at state government buildings across the country in the lead-up to President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, according to the FBI. An internal FBI bulletin obtained by ABC News warns that the armed actions are being planned “at all 50 state capitols” between Jan. 16 … [Read more...] about FBI warns of possible ‘armed protests’ across US before Biden’s inauguration
Gab benefits from Twitter-less Trump, Parler removal
New York (AFP) - Social network Gab is benefitting from the suspension of several Twitter accounts -- including Donald Trump's -- and the taking offline of rival Parler, its CEO said Monday. Between 600,000 and 700,000 internet users are registering on the platform every day, Andrew Torba, who is also a co-founder, said in a video posted on Twitter. Gab registered more than 40 … [Read more...] about Gab benefits from Twitter-less Trump, Parler removal
A scholar of American anti-Semitism explains the hate symbols present during the US Capitol riot
Crowds carrying hate symbols as they stormed the U.S Capitol on Jan. 6 in Washington, D.C. Shay Horse/NurPhoto via Getty Images Jonathan D. Sarna, Brandeis University One of the many horrifying images from the Jan. 6 rampage on the U.S. Capitol shows a long-haired, long-bearded man wearing a black “Camp Auschwitz” T-shirt emblazoned with a skull and … [Read more...] about A scholar of American anti-Semitism explains the hate symbols present during the US Capitol riot
TAPS FOR TERRORISTS (Cartoon)
During the 2016 presidential campaign, President Barack Obama said Donald Trump was “uniquely unqualified” to be president. Donald Trump wasn’t just unqualified to be president. His level of being unqualified was unique. He proved it time and time again. Donald Trump proved he wasn’t qualified when he asked Russia to help him win in 2016. He proved it during a debate with … [Read more...] about TAPS FOR TERRORISTS (Cartoon)
Conservative website Parler forced offline: web trackers
San Francisco (AFP) - The conservative social network Parler was forced offline Monday, tracking websites showed, after Amazon warned the company would lose access to its servers for its failure to properly police violent content. The site's popularity soared in recent weeks, becoming the number one download from Apple's App Store after the much larger Twitter banned US … [Read more...] about Conservative website Parler forced offline: web trackers
Trump Insurrection
January 6th in Washington was shocking but not surprising. For months, President Trump had been stoking his supporters with claims that the presidential election in November was rigged and victory stolen from him. He provided no evidence to back up his claim, but repeating it over and over again in his speeches and tweets provided his assertion with credibility, particularly … [Read more...] about Trump Insurrection
At least 21 states were also sites of anti-democratic gatherings on Wednesday
The seditious insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday -- a refusal to accept a peaceful transfer of power -- was mirrored in at least 21 states around the country, although none reached that level of mayhem. VOA reported that most were maskless "and some carried guns in places like Oklahoma, Georgia, Arizona and Washington state." News reports have used the … [Read more...] about At least 21 states were also sites of anti-democratic gatherings on Wednesday
Truth
by Mike Fuqua What is truth? When you think of truth do you think of circumstances that lead to truth? Are you one of those folks who talk about "your truth"? There is an increasing tendency in our society to water down truth or at least to apply qualifiers to truth. The loss of objective truth is one of many reasons that there is so much angst and conflict in society … [Read more...] about Truth
Sarah Huckabee Sanders Gets Schooled By Teacher From Her High School
Apparently, Sarah Huckabee Sanders skipped a few Government classes while she was in high school. Now, a Government teacher from her high school is calling her out for doing so. In a Tweet posted 09 January 2021, Sanders writes, "I’ve lost 50k+ followers this week. The radical left and their big tech allies cannot marginalize, censor, or silence the American people. This … [Read more...] about Sarah Huckabee Sanders Gets Schooled By Teacher From Her High School
Trump Fallen (Cartoon)
Mike Slosberg is a cartoonist and novelist. He lives with his wife and hundreds of drawing pens on the Upper Westside of Manhattan, New York. You can see more of his cartoons and learn about his books by going to: mikeslosbergbooks.com … [Read more...] about Trump Fallen (Cartoon)
