AMC Theatres said it may run out of cash by the end of the year as both supply and demand for moviegoing remains limited during the coronavirus pandemic.The Leawood, Kan.-based chain warned investors in an SEC filing Tuesday morning that its existing cash would be “largely depleted” by the end of 2020 or early 2021. The company said it continues to suffer from delayed studio … [Read more...] about Theater chain AMC may run out of cash by year’s end, as studios delay releasing films
FLAILING TRUMP THINKS TIME TRAVEL WILL RESCUE HIS CAMPAIGN
Maybe you remember this Trump gem from 2016: “I think (Hillary) was out there with classified information. She was giving it to anybody. And the FBI did nothing about it…The top people were scum, absolute scum.” Fooled you! Trump didn’t say that in 2016. He said it on Fox News over the weekend. Why? Because he just can’t quit her. Last Thursday, when he was … [Read more...] about FLAILING TRUMP THINKS TIME TRAVEL WILL RESCUE HIS CAMPAIGN
California Republican Party Admits It Placed Misleading Ballot Boxes Around State and Won’t Stop Doing It
President Donald Trump and other GOPers have long blasted the practice of "vote harvesting," the collection of ballots by third parties that's banned in many states, when Democrats have done it. So it comes as a surprise -- actually it doesn't since it's just one more example of hypocrisy -- that the California Republican Party now admits it placed misleading ballot boxes and … [Read more...] about California Republican Party Admits It Placed Misleading Ballot Boxes Around State and Won’t Stop Doing It
Trump Under Bed (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 Under Bed (Cartoon)
Trump court nominee Amy Coney Barrett fends off questions on abortion, health care
Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett told lawmakers Tuesday she would put personal and religious beliefs aside when deciding landmark cases but stopped short of revealing how she would rule on hot-button issues like abortion.In her first day of marathon questioning, the 48-year-old conservative judge said she would consider both … [Read more...] about Trump court nominee Amy Coney Barrett fends off questions on abortion, health care
Watch: Trump TV (Video by The Lincoln Project)
The Lincoln Project has released a new video ad where it takes on one of the most notable aspects of Donald Trump's presidency: on how conservative entertainment/news media has become Trump TV. As usual, a collection of tightly edited clips makes the point: … [Read more...] about Watch: Trump TV (Video by The Lincoln Project)
The President and the Military: What It Has Come To (Breaking Update)
UPDATE: In a rare interview with NPR that aired Monday, Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley reaffirmed in no uncertain terms that the military leadership’s most sacred duty is to support and defend the Constitution of the United States, not to protect or coddle any one person – not even the commander in chief. “This isn't the first time that someone has suggested … [Read more...] about The President and the Military: What It Has Come To (Breaking Update)
The Toxic Tik Tok Primer. (For seniors)
By Jay Johnson I don’t know if any of my readers are Tik Tok users. Demographics might indicate a low probability. As a geezer representative I downloaded the APP when it was getting trolled by the President. I figured if he was against it... it might be something that I liked. If you do not know what Tic Toc is, and don’t want to spend the time to find out, here is a … [Read more...] about The Toxic Tik Tok Primer. (For seniors)
Missing in action: The commander in chief
Missing in action, or to a lesser degree being unaccounted for, are profoundly disturbing situations in which military leaders are unable to account for their most precious asset and responsibility — their fighting men and women. The former is the most dreaded because you assume the worst — capture, death or incapacitation.Sadly, now the term “missing in action” seems to fit … [Read more...] about Missing in action: The commander in chief
Waking Up ::: Malignant Narcissism: How Bluebeard and Hitler [and Donald] Came To Power
Dear Reader, the following work was written in June of 2016 and published four months before the 2016 election, in a book called 'Trump in a Time of Narcissism' from Chiron Press, an anthology by 17 psychoanalysts. For my part, I was intent on trying to awaken voters to the abject peril of a certain man running for the office of president, who appeared to be clearly, a near … [Read more...] about Waking Up ::: Malignant Narcissism: How Bluebeard and Hitler [and Donald] Came To Power
Widespread despair and suicides among refugees: UN voices alarm
Lack of solutions and lack of hope in the future is inducing widespread despair among refugees crowded into makeshift camps with few health services and little protection against the coronavirus pandemic. This is happening even as many rich countries close doors to refugees with the Trump administration taking the most drastic measures to prevent entry of new refugees to … [Read more...] about Widespread despair and suicides among refugees: UN voices alarm
Fauci says Trump campaign ad twists his words on virus
Washington (AFP) - Top government scientist Anthony Fauci said Sunday that an ad aired by Donald Trump's reelection campaign was edited to make him seem to endorse the president's handling of the coronavirus pandemic. "In my nearly five decades of public service, I have never publicly endorsed any political candidate," Fauci, the longtime director of the National Institute of … [Read more...] about Fauci says Trump campaign ad twists his words on virus
DOCUMENTARIES ARE OFTEN MISLEADING
by Peter Funt Ever since FCC chief Newton Minow famously branded it a “vast wasteland” six decades ago, television has tried to polish its image. One way was with probing documentaries, pioneered by journalists like Edward R. Murrow and Fred Friendly. Today, documentaries are more popular than ever, but as competition to produce them heats up, they’re becoming part of a new … [Read more...] about DOCUMENTARIES ARE OFTEN MISLEADING
More penises are appearing on TV and in film – but why are nearly all of them prosthetic?
‘Euphoria’ is one of many premium cable TV shows to feature an abundance of prosthetic penises. HBO Peter Lehman, Arizona State University If you’ve noticed an uptick of male frontal nudity in TV and in movies in recent years, you’re onto something. In 1993, I studied patterns of male nudity in my book “Running Scared: Masculinity and the … [Read more...] about More penises are appearing on TV and in film – but why are nearly all of them prosthetic?
Watch: Billy Crystal and Bill Kristol endorse Biden in Jewish Democratic Council of America ad(VIDEO)
Comedian and liberal Billy Cristal and conservative writer Bill Kristol did this pro Biden ad as part of the Jewish Democratic Council of America group: People are saying this ad is going to make sure Trump doesn't win The Villages by the margin he needs! ?? ? https://t.co/TdHAtxaybU pic.twitter.com/5xvFue5aaC— Bill Kristol (@BillKristol) October 10, 2020 … [Read more...] about Watch: Billy Crystal and Bill Kristol endorse Biden in Jewish Democratic Council of America ad(VIDEO)
Coronavirus decimates live entertainment at ALL levels: live arts are reeling
Embed from Getty Images The live arts are reeling -- at all levels. The culprit: the coronavirus. It has impacted Broadway shows and local theaters, rock concerts, resort stage shows, corporate event planners, corporate event producers, agents, talent managers, concert producers, comedians, fairs, festivals and many other performers who do live entertainment. I should … [Read more...] about Coronavirus decimates live entertainment at ALL levels: live arts are reeling
Michigan plot: US right-wing militias a growing threat
Washington (AFP) - The arrest of 13 men in a plot to kidnap the governor of Michigan and "instigate a civil war" placed a fresh spotlight on the growth of armed, right-wing extremist "militias" under the administration of President Donald Trump.The FBI says such groups constitute the greatest domestic terror threat to the country, but Trump has appeared to encourage some, … [Read more...] about Michigan plot: US right-wing militias a growing threat
Donald: He’s A Murderer, Murderer, And Ain’t He Proud. Reckless and Wanton Disregard for the Health and Safety of Others is a Federal Crime
A few days back I noted here that there is a federal law against knowingly endangering people's lives with disease, transmission or infection with viruses, bacteria, unsafe medicines, nefarious administration of substances, harsh practices or lack of gold standard information for protections' sake, neglect and abandonment of the vulnerable, that puts any person's or persons' … [Read more...] about Donald: He’s A Murderer, Murderer, And Ain’t He Proud. Reckless and Wanton Disregard for the Health and Safety of Others is a Federal Crime
A fatal blow to Hillary Clinton’s 2020 Presidential campaign? Pompeo may release more Clinton emails (Satire).
In a move that is likely to add another problem for former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's Presidential campaign, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says he is likely to release more of Clinton's emails received over a private server. He told Fox News' Dana Perino that “we've got the emails, we're getting them out..We'll get all of this information out so the American … [Read more...] about A fatal blow to Hillary Clinton’s 2020 Presidential campaign? Pompeo may release more Clinton emails (Satire).
MY EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH THE FLY THAT SAT ON MIKE PENCE’S HEAD
Q: Congratulations, Mr. Fly. You won the vice presidential debate Thursday night. You are America’s Insect. How do you feel today? A: Just like the president, I feel great. I felt it was my solemn duty to participate. Q: Why? What compelled you to go sit on the vice president’s head for so long? Have you always been interested in politics? A: Not until Thursday night. … [Read more...] about MY EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH THE FLY THAT SAT ON MIKE PENCE’S HEAD