Washington (AFP) - President Donald Trump appeared to edge closer towards acknowledging his election defeat in a tweet on Sunday morning, as he again railed against supposed mass fraud in the vote won by challenger Joe Biden."He won because the Election was Rigged. NO VOTE WATCHERS OR OBSERVERS allowed, vote tabulated by a Radical Left privately owned company," Trump tweeted in … [Read more...] about ‘He won because…’ — Trump edges toward accepting Biden victory
900 dead at sea trying to reach Europe: UN laments senseless loss of life
Even as Europe and the US groan under their coronavirus debacles, 900 asylum seekers have lost their lives trying to cross the Mediterranean this year for safe haven in Europe. The UN-related International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported nearly 100 deaths, including a toddler, in shipwrecks on Thursday off the coast of Libya. New measures are “needed to prevent … [Read more...] about 900 dead at sea trying to reach Europe: UN laments senseless loss of life
Five U.S. Soldiers Among Seven Dead in Sinai Black Hawk Helicopter Crash
The US Army has now identified five Americans killed in a helicopter crash Thursday near the Red Sea resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh during a routine mission while serving as part of the peacekeeping Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) in Egypt. The MFO has been monitoring the four-decade-old Israeli-Egyptian peace agreement with 13 countries contributing to the … [Read more...] about Five U.S. Soldiers Among Seven Dead in Sinai Black Hawk Helicopter Crash
Biden 306 electoral votes Trump 216: Biden wins Georgia and Arizona, Trump North Carolina
In this race, it seems its never over when it looks over. But it is over. But most news networks have now called the race: 306 electoral votes for former Vice President Joe Biden and 216 for President Donald Trump. CNN: Joe Biden will win Georgia, CNN projected Friday, striking at the heart of what has been a Republican presidential stronghold for nearly three decades. … [Read more...] about Biden 306 electoral votes Trump 216: Biden wins Georgia and Arizona, Trump North Carolina
Four More YEARS!
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US election officials say ‘no evidence’ of compromised votes
Washington (AFP) - There is no evidence of compromised ballots or corrupt voting systems in the US election, officials said Thursday, as a top Democrat accused Republicans who refuse to accept President-elect Joe Biden's win of "poisoning" democracy.Their messages came hours after President Donald Trump once again cried foul, retweeting a baseless claim that an election … [Read more...] about US election officials say ‘no evidence’ of compromised votes
Trump’s Own People Debunk Trump’s Own Lies (UPDATE)
UPDATE: According to the New York Post, Department of Homeland Security acting Secretary Chad Wolf is refusing to carry out Trump’s order to fire Christopher Krebs, who heads the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Krebs has told associates he expects to be fired after having been instrumental in formulating CISA’s … [Read more...] about Trump’s Own People Debunk Trump’s Own Lies (UPDATE)
Gen. Mark Milley: ‘We Do not Take an Oath to a King or Queen, a Tyrant or Dictator’
In the midst of our national turmoil in the aftermath of the presidential election, when a distraught, “stewing,” defeated president is not only attacking democracy itself but also creating havoc among our national security agencies including the military, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Mark Milley, had some poignant words to reassure the nation where the … [Read more...] about Gen. Mark Milley: ‘We Do not Take an Oath to a King or Queen, a Tyrant or Dictator’
Is Trump mounting a coup — or just putting on a circus?
Washington (AFP) - Is President Donald Trump's unprecedented assault on the US election results a coup in progress -- or mere political show?In this golden age of conspiracy theories, few can agree.Ostensibly, Trump is exercising his right to complain that the count showing Democrat Joe Biden with a solid if close win was wrong. "Rigged Election!" he tweeted in his latest … [Read more...] about Is Trump mounting a coup — or just putting on a circus?
Bizarre Transition
Trump’s actions normally have been difficult to dissect to make sense of what he does. However, his conduct since Election Day totally defy rational understanding. First of all, he has not spoken to the press or any outside people since his defeat and was out of the White House for the first time on Veterans’ Day to visit Arlington National Cemetery. Though all of the media … [Read more...] about Bizarre Transition
TRUMP’S GAME SHOULDN’T FOOL ANYONE
by Peter Funt Cagle Cartoons Columnist Donald Trump is trying to win the election with every court challenge and tweet he can muster, but he doesn’t really care how many votes he and Joe Biden wind up getting. That’s because the election Trump is determined to win is in November 2024. Although Trump and his cable-news enablers mock the polls, Trump has known for some … [Read more...] about TRUMP’S GAME SHOULDN’T FOOL ANYONE
COUPS FOR DUMMIES (Cartoon, Column and VIDEO)
On November 10, 2016, President Obama hosted President-elect (sic) Donald Trump in the White House. Vice-President Joe Biden hosted vice-president elect (sic) Mike Pence in the VP residence. First Lady Michelle Obama gave a White House tour to Melania Trump. Today, it’s November 11, 2020, and instead of inviting the future president of the United States to the White House, … [Read more...] about COUPS FOR DUMMIES (Cartoon, Column and VIDEO)
Presidential Qualifications
Since the beginning of the Republic there have been just three required qualifications to become President of the United States: be a natural-born citizen, be at least 35 years of age, and be a resident of the United States for at least 14 years. That’s it- for a job that is arguably the most difficult job in the world. It is time to drastically increase the necessary … [Read more...] about Presidential Qualifications
Vaccines won’t defeat the coronavirus if global rifts continue, WHO says
Coronavirus vaccines will not be enough to beat the Covid-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) chief said. That requires political willingness among powerful governments to work together and turn away from the nationalism and isolationism. WHO’s Tedros Adhanom told the World Health Assembly, “It’s time for the world to heal – from the ravages of this pandemic … [Read more...] about Vaccines won’t defeat the coronavirus if global rifts continue, WHO says
Veterans Day 2020: In Not so Many Words
For a dozen years, I have had the honor of writing a few words about our men and women serving our country in the military, about our veterans, and about those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, especially on two very significant occasions: Memorial Day and Veterans Day. It started with “In the Skies Over Kuwait Nine Years Ago—A Personal Veterans Day Tribute,” a true … [Read more...] about Veterans Day 2020: In Not so Many Words
How far out of the norm is Trump’s refusal to concede?
News organizations called the election for Joe Biden on Saturday, 07 November. It's late on the 10th, and Donald Trump not only refuses to concede, he insists that he has won. Trump's four years in office have been marked by his disregard for American political norms. But how far off is he this time, with his failure to concede? Note: No presidential candidate in modern … [Read more...] about How far out of the norm is Trump’s refusal to concede?
Should one forgive one’s political foes?
On 10 November 2020, a lively discussion broke out in the comments section of a FARK.com political post. The discussion pertained to the way that 2020 supporters of Donald Trump want to be treated by Democrats, as opposed to how Trump supporters treated Democrats in 2016. Here is an example of how some Trump supporters treated Democrats back in 2016: Here is what one … [Read more...] about Should one forgive one’s political foes?
Supreme Court looks inclined to save Obamacare as Covid-19 pandemic widens
Washington (AFP) - The US Supreme Court appeared inclined Tuesday to reject Trump administration arguments and let stand former president Barack Obama's signature health care program, ending the threat to insurance coverage of 20 million people in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.At least five of the nine justices appeared to reject the argument of President Donald Trump's … [Read more...] about Supreme Court looks inclined to save Obamacare as Covid-19 pandemic widens
American voters’ victory against Trump should not be wasted
Joe Biden’s character and decency are the needs of this time not only in the US but also for Europe and most of the world. His skills when he occupies the Oval Office next year will be sorely tested because restoring trust in US leadership requires crossing mountains of distrust within and outside the US. A central challenge now is how he will respond to the urgent need … [Read more...] about American voters’ victory against Trump should not be wasted
Trump fires his defence secretary days after losing re-election bid
US President Donald Trump has fired Mark Esper as the defence secretary and announced an acting replacement, making the announcement over Twitter.The step was not entirely unexpected and comes in the wake of Trump losing the presidential election, although he continues to contest the results.There have been simmering tensions between the two since the summer, with Esper having … [Read more...] about Trump fires his defence secretary days after losing re-election bid