UPDATE: The Washington Post reports that power has been restored to nearly 2 million homes in Texas, albeit hundreds of thousands of residents remain without electricity and with “water boil notices.” Warmth and margaritas-seeking Ted Cruz, who -- wanting to be “a good dad” -- flew to Cancun Wednesday night, flew back Thursday afternoon to “keep working to get the grid … [Read more...] about As Millions of Texans Suffer, Texas Republican Politicians Deflect, Pass the Buck, Lie…Bolt to Cancun (UPDATED)
Indian farmers are a powerful force in Indian politics, and here’s why their protests matter
A large number of women have joined the protests against new farm laws in India. Sanchit Khanna/Hindustan Times via Getty Images Surupa Gupta, University of Mary Washington For over two months, farmers in India have been on a largely peaceful protest over three laws the Indian Parliament passed in September 2020 to liberalize how and to whom farmers … [Read more...] about Indian farmers are a powerful force in Indian politics, and here’s why their protests matter
What Does Trump Truly Believe
The question that needed to be answered which the impeachment proceedings did not do, was whether Trump truly believed that he won the election, notwithstanding all the evidence to the contrary. If he actually believed this fantasy he should not have been impeached on the basis of his being mentally incompetent. A person shown to be crazy cannot stand trial of any sort, given … [Read more...] about What Does Trump Truly Believe
Analysis: Exodus of Republican voters tired of Trump could push party further right
By Jason Lange and Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A surge of Republicans quitting the party to renounce Donald Trump after the deadly Capitol riot could hurt moderates in next year's primaries, adding a capstone to Trump's legacy as president: A potentially lasting rightward push on the party. More than 68,000 Republicans have left the party in recent weeks in Florida, … [Read more...] about Analysis: Exodus of Republican voters tired of Trump could push party further right
TEXAS NEEDED HELP FROM AN ‘ILLEGITIMATE’ PRESIDENT
Once upon a time – just a few weeks ago – Republicans in the great state of Texas were talking about seceding from the union. If memory serves, their state attorney general concocted a crackpot lawsuit that sought to overturn the free and fair presidential election, arguing that Joe Biden’s win was illegitimate. Yep, it looked like Texas wanted to be its own red independent … [Read more...] about TEXAS NEEDED HELP FROM AN ‘ILLEGITIMATE’ PRESIDENT
No electricity, no water, Texans struggle through historic cold with more dark days ahead
By Go Nakamura and Brad Brooks HOUSTON (Reuters) - Texas officials warned of "disasters within the disaster" of historic cold weather that left millions without heat for a third day on Wednesday, telling residents to prepare for energy to not return until the weekend. Residents in over 100 counties in Texas have been told to boil their drinking water as treatment plants … [Read more...] about No electricity, no water, Texans struggle through historic cold with more dark days ahead
THE VILLAIN CAUCUS
“If you could separate causes from results, if you could know that Paine, Marx, Jefferson, Lenin were results, not causes, you might survive. But that, you cannot know. For the quality of owning freezes you forever into "I", and cuts you off forever from the "we".” - John Steinbeck As I watched the comically magisterial Mitch McConnell make his closing remarks before the … [Read more...] about THE VILLAIN CAUCUS
St. Croix Reporter Removed From St. Thomas Facebook Group After Accurate Report On Helicopter Crash
ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands — Forgive me if I’m not willing to sanitize Monday’s crash of a private aircraft at Botany Bay in St. Thomas. You see, I survived a private airplane crash at Isla Verde, Puerto Rico in October of 2004 — so I’m a little sensitive to these matters. The private Facebook group “What’s Going On St. Thomas?” removed me personally as a member after … [Read more...] about St. Croix Reporter Removed From St. Thomas Facebook Group After Accurate Report On Helicopter Crash
RUSH LIMBAUGH DEAD AT 70 (CARTOON)
Rush Limbaugh is dead at 70. … [Read more...] about RUSH LIMBAUGH DEAD AT 70 (CARTOON)
Hey, Trump Supporters, your Freudian slip is showing.
Hey, Trump Supporters, your Freudian slip is showing. That much is evident in the headline of a USA Today story appearing on 17 February 2021: "Sen. Pat Toomey faces censure over impeachment vote: 'We did not send him there to do the right thing'" From USA Today: "One Republican official in Pennsylvania said Toomey was not sent to Congress "to do the right thing." … [Read more...] about Hey, Trump Supporters, your Freudian slip is showing.
Texas deep freeze leaves millions without power, 21 dead
By Brad Brooks and Barbara Goldberg LUBBOCK, Texas (Reuters) - A historic winter storm has killed at least 21 people, left millions of Texans without power and spun killer tornadoes into the U.S. Southeast on Tuesday. The brutal cold has engulfed vast swaths of the United States, shuttering COVID-19 inoculation centers and hindering vaccine supplies. It is not expected to … [Read more...] about Texas deep freeze leaves millions without power, 21 dead
A Little History for the Youngun’s
By Robert Coutinho Just recently Republican Representative Devin Nunes suggested that, should the Republicans gain the needed seats to get control of the House of Representatives, they should impeach President Joe Biden, while giving no particular reason for why. This was a fascinating proposition coming from someone who purposely interfered with any investigation into … [Read more...] about A Little History for the Youngun’s
Profile in Cowardice (Cartoon)
46,218 news transcripts show ideologically extreme politicians get more airtime
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene speaks to the press after the House voted to remove her from committee assignments. Drew Angerer/Getty Images Joshua P. Darr, Louisiana State University ; Jeremy Padgett, University of Mobile, and Johanna Dunaway, Texas A&M University Committee assignments are normally a blessing for new House members. But some of today’s … [Read more...] about 46,218 news transcripts show ideologically extreme politicians get more airtime
Israel hints it may not engage Biden on Iran nuclear strategy
By Dan Williams JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel held out the possibility on Tuesday that it would not engage with U.S. President Joe Biden on strategy regarding the Iranian nuclear programme, urging tougher sanctions and a "credible military threat" against its arch-enemy. The remarks by Israel's envoy to Washington came at a touchy juncture for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. … [Read more...] about Israel hints it may not engage Biden on Iran nuclear strategy
How TikTok came back to life after Trump’s threats
Last summer, TikTok appeared to be on the ropes. The company lost its CEO. Rivals were swooping in. And the Trump administration looked determined to drive it out of business. Now, the viral video-sharing app seems to have rebounded. This month, TikTok announced an expanded partnership with Universal Music Group, accessing all of its music catalogue, a blow to its archrival, … [Read more...] about How TikTok came back to life after Trump’s threats
First African woman chief of WTO faces steep climb
To its credit, the Joe Biden administration has unblocked progress at the world’s premier trade body, which now has a new chief, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. The Nigerian-American has made history as the first woman and the first African head of World Trade Organization (WTO). She has President Biden’s backing and a good start to her four-year term at a struggling organization would … [Read more...] about First African woman chief of WTO faces steep climb
OH NO, CUOMO (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Yesterday,I got an email from an editor in Georgia telling me since there are so many liberal cartoonists, that I should stop drawing liberal cartoons and start drawing conservative ones. This cartoon is not a response to that because I have a bit of integrity. As CNN’s Jake Tapper said regarding this story, “indecent behavior is indecent behavior, regardless of party.” This … [Read more...] about OH NO, CUOMO (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
TRUMP RIOTERS (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 RIOTERS (MIKE PETERS GUEST CARTOON)
Trump’s acquittal is a sign of ‘constitutional rot’ – partisanship overriding principles
The impeachment trial shows American democracy is in bad shape. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images John E. Finn, Wesleyan University The Senate’s decision to acquit former President Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial may have been a victory for Trump, but it is a clear sign that democracy in the U.S. is in poor health. As a constitutional … [Read more...] about Trump’s acquittal is a sign of ‘constitutional rot’ – partisanship overriding principles