UPDATE: This “update” is not satire, just sad. The world’s reaction to the first U.S. 2020 presidential debate has been uniformly humiliating and “in line with multiple Pew Research Center reports finding that America's international image has suffered during Trump's presidency.” “The chaos of the event has left allies and rivals alike questioning the state of … [Read more...] about The First Presidential Debate: Not Even Satire Lessens the Shamefulness (UPDATED)
BIDEN SPOKE FOR ALL OF US WHEN HE TOLD TRUMP TO ‘SHUT UP’
When I was a kid, I went to the zoo and saw a gorilla eat his own feces. I didn’t see that again until Tuesday night. In truth, this “presidential” “debate” was worse than the zoo. Donald Trump came not to debate, but to desecrate. Whether his behavior will save his job and keep him out of jail is highly debatable. It’s arguably impossible to pinpoint his lowest moment. … [Read more...] about BIDEN SPOKE FOR ALL OF US WHEN HE TOLD TRUMP TO ‘SHUT UP’
STAND BACK AND STAND BY (Cartoon and Column)
In case you missed last night’s debate, I’ll sum it up for you. BARK! BARK! BARK! BARK! BARK! BARK! BARK! BARK! BARK! BARK! Will you shut up? BARK! BARK! BARK! BARK!BARK! BARK! BARK!BARK!BARK! Nazis stand by. It was not a debate. It was Donald Trump trying to throw Joe Biden off his game, which he did often, but in the process, made himself look like a jerk, a … [Read more...] about STAND BACK AND STAND BY (Cartoon and Column)
Review: Was there humor in the chaos? How late-night TV handled the Trump-Biden debate
The late-night network hosts, watching what passed for a presidential debate Tuesday night, had to be regretting their decision to go live with their comedy shows afterward.Debate viewers hoping for campaign enlightenment instead fantasized about creative ways to end the pain. The chaos on stage in Cleveland was so bad that the post-debate network pundits were more likely to … [Read more...] about Review: Was there humor in the chaos? How late-night TV handled the Trump-Biden debate
Reaction and Roundup on Donald Trump creating “the worst Presidential debate in American history”
Embed from Getty Images It is being widely called "the worst Presidential debate in American history." America just witnessed suffered through another norm being shattered, another institution being assaulted by President Donald Trump. R.I.P. the serious Presidential debate? If you hear an unusual noise, it's probably the sound of 1960 debate participants John F. … [Read more...] about Reaction and Roundup on Donald Trump creating “the worst Presidential debate in American history”
Very nice! ‘Borat’ sequel coming to Amazon Prime
Los Angeles (AFP) - A sequel to the comedy "Borat" has been purchased by Amazon Prime and is expected to hit the streaming platform before November's US election, a source familiar with the deal told AFP Tuesday.The movie will see British comedian and actor Sacha Baron Cohen reprise his cult favorite role as a bumbling and politically incorrect reporter from Kazakhstan, after … [Read more...] about Very nice! ‘Borat’ sequel coming to Amazon Prime
DEBATE DRUG TEST (Cartoon, Column and Video)
And I thought it was weird when he only wanted Russian hookers’ pee. Ya know, it’s really kinda hard for Donald Trump to put the entire Russian hooker pee-pee tape thing to rest when he’s asking for Joe Biden’s pee. Does Donald Trump want to film Joe peeing? Does he want to take Joe’s pee home for later usage? What will he use that pee for? If Trump is going to take a drug … [Read more...] about DEBATE DRUG TEST (Cartoon, Column and Video)
Biden releases tax returns right before Trump debate
Former Vice President Joe Biden released his 2019 tax returns and put them online showing he paid $300,000 in federal taxes hours before his first debate with President Donald Trump. The comes amid a bombshell report from the New York Times that found Trump didn't pay any federal taxes for 10 years and paid $750 in 2016 and 2017. Trump has refused to release his tax … [Read more...] about Biden releases tax returns right before Trump debate
Don’t underestimate the power of the putdown in a presidential debate
Will either – or both – of these men use humor or insults in their first presidential debate? AP Photo Chris Lamb, IUPUI Before the first presidential debate, President Donald Trump demanded that his Democratic challenger Joe Biden submit to a drug test. Trump was again suggesting – without evidence – that his opponent takes performance-enhancing … [Read more...] about Don’t underestimate the power of the putdown in a presidential debate
Yes, the Reichstag is on fire, but the American people have water to put it out
Part of a life well-lived, I’ve come to realize, is hanging on to an old quote from a mentor or family member that over time has taken on much deeper meaning than when it was uttered to you as a clueless 16-year-old. For me, it’s the oxymoron that my high school football coach, Rob Pickert, used to teach how a defensive end must rush a quarterback — “with reckless abandon, but … [Read more...] about Yes, the Reichstag is on fire, but the American people have water to put it out
Dr. Kevin Purcell, Medical Affairs Writer for The Moderate Voice, Walks Onward. May You R.I.P.
A Reflection on My Dear Big Brother Dr. Kevin John Purcell by Ron Pierre. I met Kevin through my mother (Dr. CPE) who writes for The Moderate Voice. Kevin liked some of the pieces I wrote on various subjects that Dr. CPE published on the Moderate Voice. After my mother introduced me to Kevin a few years ago, from that point on Kevin and I became as 'brothers from … [Read more...] about Dr. Kevin Purcell, Medical Affairs Writer for The Moderate Voice, Walks Onward. May You R.I.P.
Bitter political intrigues over the Supreme Court are amazing for other democracies
Many around the world are viewing the bitter battle over Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation as a Justice of the Supreme Court with amazement because the highest courts in most European and other democracies are rarely hotbeds of political intrigue. Barret has judicial scholarship as any top judge should, but the defining elements of her nomination are her arch … [Read more...] about Bitter political intrigues over the Supreme Court are amazing for other democracies
Belarus’ embattled leader secretly inaugurated himself, sparking new protests and global backlash
Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko takes the oath of office during an unannounced inauguration ceremony Sept. 23 in Minsk. Andrei Stasevich\TASS via Getty Images Tatsiana Kulakevich, University of South Florida As if a fraudulent election and months of mass protest weren’t enough drama for Belarus, its embattled authoritarian leader went ahead … [Read more...] about Belarus’ embattled leader secretly inaugurated himself, sparking new protests and global backlash
Tax bombshell throws Trump on defensive ahead of debate
Washington (AFP) - President Donald Trump reeled Monday on the eve of his first televised debate against challenger Joe Biden after a bolt-from-the-blue report showed he has been avoiding paying almost any federal income tax for years.The scoop from The New York Times, reporting that Trump paid only $750 in federal income tax in 2016 and 2017, and none at all for 10 of the … [Read more...] about Tax bombshell throws Trump on defensive ahead of debate
Michael Bloomberg commits $4 million to Biden’s ground game in Florida
MIAMI — Joe Biden’s ground game in Florida is getting a jolt from billionaire Michael Bloomberg.Bloomberg told the Miami Herald on Monday that he’s giving $4 million to get-out-the-vote efforts on behalf of the Democratic presidential nominee in the nation’s largest swing state. With the money, grassroots organizations held back for months by the coronavirus pandemic plan to … [Read more...] about Michael Bloomberg commits $4 million to Biden’s ground game in Florida
On ‘Packing’ the Supreme Court
“Hypocrisy is the homage vice pays to virtue.” - Duc de La Rochefoucauld Tuesday’s first presidential debate of the 2020 elections will cover six topics, “subject to possible changes because of news developments.” One news development that is “reverberating” on the eve of the debate and which could change the debate format is the New York Times’ explosive weekend … [Read more...] about On ‘Packing’ the Supreme Court
Biden Debate Prep (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 Biden Debate Prep (Cartoon)
PAID MORE THAN TRUMP (Cartoon and Column)
Raise your hand if you paid more in taxes than Donald Trump. Everybody? The New York Times has published an investigation that finally gives us a clear look at Donald Trump’s taxes. The weirdest thing about Donald Trump is that he’s president without disclosing his taxes or selling off his businesses. Basically, we have to trust the most dishonest grifting grifter that … [Read more...] about PAID MORE THAN TRUMP (Cartoon and Column)
Six details about Trump’s tax troubles, according to the New York Times
Washington (AFP) - The New York Times on Sunday published a major report into US President Donald Trump's federal income tax affairs, weeks ahead of the November 3 election when he hopes to win a second term.Here are some of the allegations made by the paper, which said it had viewed tax data dating back 20 years.-- Trump paid no federal income taxes in 11 of 18 years that the … [Read more...] about Six details about Trump’s tax troubles, according to the New York Times
Trump paid just $750 in federal income tax in 2016: NYT
Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump paid just $750 in federal income taxes in 2016, the year he won the election, The New York Times reported Sunday, citing tax return data extending more than 20 years.It added that he also paid only $750 in his first year in the White House, and he had paid no income taxes at all in 10 of the previous 15 years because he reported … [Read more...] about Trump paid just $750 in federal income tax in 2016: NYT