“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
U.S. lawmakers will set up commission to probe Jan. 6 attack on Capitol: Pelosi
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Monday lawmakers will establish an outside, independent commission to review the "facts and causes" related to the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of then-President Donald Trump. Pelosi said in a letter to lawmakers that the commission would be modeled on a similar one … [Read more...] about U.S. lawmakers will set up commission to probe Jan. 6 attack on Capitol: Pelosi
Your Heart Has a Light to Share in the World Today
I was heartsick about the betrayal of our cherished democracy by the mob of insurrectionists who attacked our Capital on January 6, 2021. Was this a dark moment for our country? Let me quote a wonderful Chinese story with an answer to my own question: Maybe yes, maybe no. Because, in a crisis, an unrecognized problem rises to the surface, out of the murky depths, where we can … [Read more...] about Your Heart Has a Light to Share in the World Today
Will Bunch: After impeachment, bipartisanship is dead — and so is the Republican Party
The Republican Party was born on March 20, 1854, the green shoots of a political spring. Unlike America's other parties that were often shotgun weddings of convenience, the Republicans burst forth around moral ideas that were so powerful — ending slavery and making America a world industrial power — that the tail of this supernova lasted for more than 166 years and inspired its … [Read more...] about Will Bunch: After impeachment, bipartisanship is dead — and so is the Republican Party
Frigid Arctic air, winter storms grip much of US
Houston (AFP) - An "unprecedented" winter storm system gripped much of the United States on Monday bringing snow and ice to the southern state of Texas and bitter-low temperatures from coast to coast. Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for the state and the National Weather Service (NWS) said more than 150 million Americans were under winter storm … [Read more...] about Frigid Arctic air, winter storms grip much of US
Jury intimidation in the Senate
Children who study our era a century from now will watch the videos we all saw of the Capitol attack, the unleashed barbarity of it, the mob searching for the politicians President Trump blamed most for his demise, starting with Mike Pence, the former vice-president, and Speaker Nancy Pelosi. “Hang Pence,” they chanted. “Where’s Nancy?” For the lead attackers, this was an … [Read more...] about Jury intimidation in the Senate
The Acquittal of Donald J. Trump. Words Fail Us
Whenever America and Americans rise to the occasion – whether a national catastrophe such as Pearl Harbor and 9/11 or a national achievement such as the first man (an American) on the moon -- there are numerous soaring, lofty expressions we use to memorialize or immortalize such occasions. President Franklin Roosevelt called the cowardly attack on Pearl Harbor a “date … [Read more...] about The Acquittal of Donald J. Trump. Words Fail Us