By David Morgan and Richard Cowan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The third day of Donald Trump's Senate impeachment trial got underway on Thursday, with the Democrats who are making the case for his conviction for inciting the deadly rampage at the U.S. Capitol set to focus on the damage wrought in the rampage and the former president's role in inflaming the rioters. As the Senate … [Read more...] about Trump impeachment trial resumes with Democrats to focus on riot’s ‘terrible toll’
Losing Our Touch
After 9/11 there were new security measures put into place. The nature of the FBI and CIA was modified. Lighters were banned from planes. So how will the rules of society be revamped post-pandemic, even when a vaccine is finally commonplace? More importantly, how will the unwritten rules of society’s behavior change? And how long will the changes last?Many elements of pre-Covid … [Read more...] about Losing Our Touch
THE FACE THAT WRECKS THE PLACE (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
There’s a lesson to be learned here, kids. Don’t get your lawyers out of vending machines. Also, don’t get them out of Cracker Jack or cereal boxes. Watching Trump’s lawyers in action Tuesday, you would think that’s where he got them. But still, out of a Cracker Jack box is still better than out of Trump University. Donald Trump raised millions for his legal defense. No, he … [Read more...] about THE FACE THAT WRECKS THE PLACE (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
SENATOR JOSH HAWLEY DISRESPECTS IMPEACHMENT TRIAL (Cartoon)
In historic first, women begin boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego
SAN DIEGO — Recruits piled off buses this week to the urgent shouts and barks of Marine Corps drill instructors. They took their spots on the fabled yellow footprints to begin their transformation from civilians to Marines — something that has happened countless times in the San Diego boot camp's almost 100 year history. Only this time, for the first time, 60 women were among … [Read more...] about In historic first, women begin boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego
Exclusive: Dozens of former Republican officials in talks to form anti-Trump third party
By Tim Reid (Reuters) - Dozens of former Republican officials, who view the party as unwilling to stand up to former President Donald Trump and his attempts to undermine U.S. democracy, are in talks to form a center-right breakaway party, four people involved in the discussions told Reuters. The early stage discussions include former elected Republicans, former officials in the … [Read more...] about Exclusive: Dozens of former Republican officials in talks to form anti-Trump third party
Why a shootout between Black Panthers and law enforcement 50 years ago matters today
Members of the Black Panther Party outside the High Point property raided by police. Sonny Hedgecock/High Point Enterprise, CC BY-SA Paul Ringel, High Point University In the early hours of Feb. 10, 1971, police surrounded a property in High Point, North Carolina, where members of the Black Panther Party lived and worked. In the ensuing shootout, a … [Read more...] about Why a shootout between Black Panthers and law enforcement 50 years ago matters today
IMPEACHMENT UNMASKED
Yang holds commanding lead in NYC mayor’s race: new poll
NEW YORK – Andrew Yang commands a double-digit lead in the Democrat primary for New York mayor, with his closest rivals, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and Comptroller Scott Stringer, trailing by more than 10 percentage points each, a new poll released early Wednesday morning revealed. Yang, an entrepreneur, would win 28% of total votes, with Adams projected to win 17% … [Read more...] about Yang holds commanding lead in NYC mayor’s race: new poll
Democrats argue Trump planted seeds of Capitol attack with false election claims
By David Morgan and Richard Cowan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrats on Wednesday argued Donald Trump planted the seeds for the deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol long before Jan. 6 with false claims the 2020 election was stolen, and said lawmakers had an obligation to hold the former president accountable. The House of Representatives has charged Trump, a Republican, with … [Read more...] about Democrats argue Trump planted seeds of Capitol attack with false election claims
GOODBYE TO LOU (Cartoon, Column and Video)
Even if you never watched Lou Dobbs Tonight (and if you’re a regular visitor to this page, you didn’t), it’s a positive development for you. The removal of Lou Dobbs and his show means there is one less person poisoning our environment with dangerous bullshit that feeds terrorists. And just a few months ago, we thought maybe the worst he contributed to was stupid racist … [Read more...] about GOODBYE TO LOU (Cartoon, Column and Video)
Trump extremely unhappy with his impeachment defense team
Former President Donald Trump was extremely unhappy with his impeachment legal team's defense of him, according to two reports. Two more Trump lawyers who eventually won't get paid? The online jokes that former Pennsylvania prosecutor Bruce Castor and attorney David Schoen must have been graduates from Trump University, or public defenders, won't make Trump smile. Nor … [Read more...] about Trump extremely unhappy with his impeachment defense team
IMPEACHMENT: THE SEQUEL (CARTOON)
WATCH House Impeachment Manager Representative Jamie Raskin’s Emotional Plea to Senators (VIDEO)
House Impeachment Manager Representative Jamie Raskin didn't hold back in his opening comments to Senators at former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial: Photo 16021151 © Alexskopje - Dreamstime.com … [Read more...] about WATCH House Impeachment Manager Representative Jamie Raskin’s Emotional Plea to Senators (VIDEO)
What Happened to Real Patriotism?
There was a time in the past where many members of both political parties in Congress would vote for policy issues if they believed they would benefit the nation, no matter who initiated the bills. At that time, elected officials favored country over party and over politicians’ personal interests. Many politicians were truly patriotic and willing to support legislation that … [Read more...] about What Happened to Real Patriotism?
Watch: House Impeachment Managers’ Video Of Capitol “Riot” During Trump’s Second Impeachment Trial
Former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial opened with the House impeachment managers' alarming, explicit and compelling video of the capitol insurrection. Will it move votes? Most certainly not. The outcome (Republicans will move to acquit Trump no matter how good the case is against him or how weak the defense is for him). But it is must viewing: … [Read more...] about Watch: House Impeachment Managers’ Video Of Capitol “Riot” During Trump’s Second Impeachment Trial
The Genesis of Our ‘Digital Life’
Commenting on Fareed Zakaria’s superb New York Times bestseller Ten Lessons for A Post-Pandemic World, Che Kurrien writes at GQ, “It is said that while history does not repeat, it rhymes.” This could in particular apply to Lesson Five, “Life is Digital,” of Zakaria’s book where he explains the impact the digital revolution has had on industry, on economies, on politics, … [Read more...] about The Genesis of Our ‘Digital Life’
Constitutional challenge in spotlight as Trump’s impeachment trial set to start
By David Morgan and Richard Cowan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Donald Trump's historic second impeachment trial, on a charge of inciting last month's deadly storming of the U.S. Capitol, opens on Tuesday with a debate over the constitutionality of the Senate trying a president after he has left office. Hundreds of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6 after a fiery speech in … [Read more...] about Constitutional challenge in spotlight as Trump’s impeachment trial set to start
IMPEACH THIS CHICKEN (Cartoon and Column)
Of course Donald Trump is not going to testify at his second impeachment trial in the U.S. Senate. Even if his legal team isn’t capable of spelling “perjury,” they know what it is…I think. If Donald Trump testified, he’d spread one conspiracy theory after another, eventually own up to the entire thing, flash the “OK” sign, and give another shout-out to terrorists. How about … [Read more...] about IMPEACH THIS CHICKEN (Cartoon and Column)
Jeffrey Epstein’s U.S. Virgin Islands Properties May Be Sold To Help Pay Victims’ Fund, CNN Reports
ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands — Representatives of Jeffrey Epstein’s estate are looking to sell his U.S. Virgin Islands properties to fund the Epstein Victims’ Compensation Program. The program paused all payouts last week, according to an attorney for the estate. Epstein maintained a home on Little St. James, which he acquired in 1998, and purchased nearby Great St. James … [Read more...] about Jeffrey Epstein’s U.S. Virgin Islands Properties May Be Sold To Help Pay Victims’ Fund, CNN Reports