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
Has Donald Trump had his Joe McCarthy moment?
The moment Lester Holt of NBC News cut into a statement from President Donald Trump. NBC News via YouTube Chris Lamb, IUPUI When CBS, NBC and ABC cut away from President Donald Trump’s news conference at the White House on the evening of Nov. 5, they took pains to explain why they were shutting off the nation’s commander-in-chief. It was a moment … [Read more...] about Has Donald Trump had his Joe McCarthy moment?
Wine into wafers: Churches get creative on communion amid Covid-19
The idea came to her while she was baking a red wine cake for her son, says the pastor of a congregation in the Franconia area of Germany. The whole time, Julia Kleemann was thinking about how to celebrate communion at the confirmations that were coming up. "I realized it must be possible to bake the wine into the wafers - just like I was doing with my cake," she recalls.That … [Read more...] about Wine into wafers: Churches get creative on communion amid Covid-19
‘Watershed’ Covid-19 vaccine proves 90 percent effective
Paris (AFP) - A vaccine jointly developed by Pfizer and BioNTech was 90 percent effective in preventing Covid-19 infections in ongoing Phase 3 trials, the companies announced Monday. The news came as soaring coronavirus cases across the world have forced millions of people back into lockdown, causing further damage to ravaged economies.European stock markets and oil prices … [Read more...] about ‘Watershed’ Covid-19 vaccine proves 90 percent effective
Trump exiting Oval Office (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 Trump exiting Oval Office (Mike Peters Guest Cartoon)
‘Phew!’ The World Exhales a Big Sigh of Relief at Biden’s Election
Joe Biden’s victory speech Saturday night in Wilmington, Del. was directed at Americans and focused on “restoring the soul of America.” However, there were also words meant to reassure the global community, words that the world was anxious to hear on a night when “the whole world [was] watching America.” “I sought this office to…make America respected around the world … [Read more...] about ‘Phew!’ The World Exhales a Big Sigh of Relief at Biden’s Election
Where Are All Those Votes?
Now we know it was a fair and transparent election: Bush Center Statement by President George W. Bush — President Bush congratulates President-elect Biden and Vice President-Elect Harris — DALLAS, TEXAS — I just talked to the President-elect of the United States, Joe Biden. I extended my warm congratulations and thanked him for the patriotic message he delivered last … [Read more...] about Where Are All Those Votes?
George Bush toasts Biden, urges Americans to ‘come together’
Washington (AFP) - Former US president George W. Bush has offered his "warm congratulations" to President-elect Joe Biden, calling the Democrat "a good man, who has won his opportunity to lead and unify our country."The two-term Republican, in a statement issued by his presidential center in Dallas, also congratulated loser Donald Trump for his "extraordinary political … [Read more...] about George Bush toasts Biden, urges Americans to ‘come together’
ABE WOULD BE PROUD (Cartoon)
LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE 2020 ELECTION
by Rich Manieri Cagle Cartoons Columnist Sure, we didn’t know who won right away, or the next day, or the day after that, but we still learned quite a bit from the election. Among other things, I learned that “pollster” should no longer be considered a job. Those who have made polling their life’s work need to pursue another vocation. They blew it “bigly” again, with … [Read more...] about LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE 2020 ELECTION
Reflections On Biden
Reflecting on the Biden Victory and I am reminding myself are some of the reasons that I really like Joe. Let's be clear I'm still a pragmatic Centrist and certainly lean to the right on some issues and there will certainly be times I strongly disagree with his politics. But he is such a decent man. I remember watching when he was vice president swearing in the new … [Read more...] about Reflections On Biden
Would Donald Trump like some cheese to go with his whine?
For someone who used to star in his own reality television show, Donald Trump appears not to be able to cope with the political reality that is illustrated by the following image: Trump acts like Cutler Beckett at the end of the film Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End: Granted, on 04 November 2020, it was not obvious who would win. The wait for the … [Read more...] about Would Donald Trump like some cheese to go with his whine?
Biden’s win vs the audacity needed to rescue US politics
Joe Biden has won after a razor’s edge election but the Republican Party could be the real beneficiary if it has the good sense to redeem itself after being Donald Trump’s poodle. New opportunities will open for both Democrat and Republican Parties if they have the audacity to move to the bipartisan center. That would help to rescue US politics but may be a hope too far … [Read more...] about Biden’s win vs the audacity needed to rescue US politics
Watch: Internet, cities and world leaders reaction to Joe Biden winning Presidency (Videos)
Some reaction to Joe Biden being elected the 46th President of the United States: The Americans have chosen their President. Congratulations @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris! We have a lot to do to overcome today’s challenges. Let's work together!— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) November 7, 2020 Make America great again.by @edelstudio / @JoeBiden @KamalaHarris … [Read more...] about Watch: Internet, cities and world leaders reaction to Joe Biden winning Presidency (Videos)
Biden wins – experts on what it means for race relations, US foreign policy and the Supreme Court
Time to embrace a new White House agenda? Jonathan Newton /The Washington Post via Getty Images Brian J Purnell, Bowdoin College; Morgan Marietta, University of Massachusetts Lowell, and Neta C. Crawford, Boston University The American public has had its say and for the first time in a generation denied a sitting president a second … [Read more...] about Biden wins – experts on what it means for race relations, US foreign policy and the Supreme Court
