Service members are not expected to be at the front of the line to receive the coronavirus vaccine when it is ready, unless they are health care workers or at high risk of contracting the disease, the Stars and Stripes reports. The military was not set aside as an individual population group to be prioritized in any of the four phases of distribution for a vaccine, S&S … [Read more...] about Service Members’ Roles in Testing and Distributing the Coronavirus Vaccine and Priority to Receive Vaccine
ONCE, TWICE, THREE TIMES A TRUMP VOTER (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
Guess what. In the future, when nominees for the United States Attorney General are going through their Senate confirmation hearings, they will have to be asked if they’re aware voting twice is illegal. No, seriously. This is another thing the Trump era has fucked up. William Barr, Donald Trump’s favorite Droopy-lookalike saggy jowl toad, said he was unaware if voting twice … [Read more...] about ONCE, TWICE, THREE TIMES A TRUMP VOTER (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
Trump encourages North Carolina voters to (illegally) vote twice
Among the many things about the Donald Trump political era are these facts: 1)Trump breaks norms and ignores the law 2)breaking norms and ignoring laws creates a temporary outcry 3)Republicans are silent and the breaking norms or ignoring laws doesn't spark sufficient institutional or societal backlash. Rather, it becomes the new normal, a seemingly permanent alteration in … [Read more...] about Trump encourages North Carolina voters to (illegally) vote twice
The Electoral College Game – The Almost but Not Really Battleground States
Of the 10 States left, (plus Florida) all of which will be referred to by the media as Battleground States so they can keep the fever going, at least half are really decided and are not significant battlegrounds at all. If you live there, fight for every vote. They’re close enough to switch. But if you live elsewhere, put your money and efforts into the final 6 critical States … [Read more...] about The Electoral College Game – The Almost but Not Really Battleground States
A Cult of Personality
The title does not refer to Stalin or Mao and why should it? We have our own cult of personality right here in America worshiping our president Donald Trump. His acolytes adore him, disregarding his lies and contradictory actions to grovel at his feet. He loves the lavish praise heaped upon him by his sycophants, and indeed demands it if one wants to remain on his good side. … [Read more...] about A Cult of Personality
CHOKE (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Donald Trump gave an interview to Fox News’ Laura Ingraham that made even her eyes bulge out at times. As is usual for a Trump interview, he rambled incoherently, spread a conspiracy theory or two, exhibited tone-deafness, exhibited a touch of racism, praised himself, attacked his opponents and the media, lied, and said a bunch of stupid shit…and yeah. He said a bunch of … [Read more...] about CHOKE (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Why the ‘Protocols of the Elders of Zion’ is still pushed by anti-Semites more than a century after hoax first circulated
Mary Ann Mendoza was pulled as a speaker at the RNC after tweeting a link to an anti-Semitic thread. AP Photo/Evan Vucci Stephen Whitfield, Brandeis University An anti-Semitic hoax more than a century old reared its ugly head again as the Republican National Convention was underway last week. Mary Ann Mendoza, a member of the advisory board of … [Read more...] about Why the ‘Protocols of the Elders of Zion’ is still pushed by anti-Semites more than a century after hoax first circulated
Thugs on a Plane
It is a sad yet irrefutable fact that the president of the United States is a liar. The only question is whether he is a pathological liar, a non-pathological one, a compulsive liar or just a li’l ole “white liar.” TYPES OF LIARS One medical source claims: Pathological liars tell compulsive lies without a clear motive. This type of lying is different than … [Read more...] about Thugs on a Plane
Trump riled by new The Lincoln Project ad: “Ratings” (VIDEO)
The Lincoln Project, a group of anti-Trump Republicans working to defeat Donald Trump's election bid, has released a new ad that triggered him to rage on Twitter about how it was a lie. (P.S. It isn't). Here's the ad: … [Read more...] about Trump riled by new The Lincoln Project ad: “Ratings” (VIDEO)
Russians used real US journalists to write troll-driven content
Real journalists, perhaps unwittingly, created content for social media content run by Russian trolls with links to the 2016 presidential election.Acting on a tip from the FBI, Facebook announced Tuesday that it had identified and shut down internet news site Peace Data, which it said has ties to Russia’s Internet Research Agency.Twitter announced Tuesday that it too had … [Read more...] about Russians used real US journalists to write troll-driven content
When did Mar-a-Lago become a verb? (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 When did Mar-a-Lago become a verb? (Cartoon)
End of a dynasty? Joe Kennedy defeated in US Senate primary
Boston (AFP) - Congressman Joe Kennedy, long seen as a rising star, crashed to defeat Tuesday in his bid for a US Senate seat, the first time the storied American political dynasty lost a state election in Massachusetts.Incumbent Senator Ed Markey, a political veteran who re-cast himself as the fiery liberal in the race, harnessed the state's progressive energy to handily turn … [Read more...] about End of a dynasty? Joe Kennedy defeated in US Senate primary
Oh Nooessss! It’s Salongate! (GOPaganda)
Yes, Virginia, the network that didn't say a WORD about the blatantly illegal use of Federal resources for Trump's RNC "Festival of Narcissism" has found a ... DEMOCRATIC SCANDAL! Pelosi used shuttered San Francisco hair salon for blow-out, owner calls it ‘slap in the face’ Brooke Singman / Fox News — ‘We have been shut down for so long,’ owner says — EXCLUSIVE: House … [Read more...] about Oh Nooessss! It’s Salongate! (GOPaganda)
The Electoral College Game – The Decided States
So, the Dems are up 120 to 97 in Electoral College votes with Florida’s 29 still up for grabs. By this time, the Dems are well ahead in the popular vote having gained tens of thousands of votes in California and New York, while the Republicans have gotten their popular vote windfall from only Texas, BUT, no one cares. The rest of the States, 24 of them, representing 273 … [Read more...] about The Electoral College Game – The Decided States
If Trump refuses to accept defeat in November, the republic will survive intact, as it has 5 out of 6 times in the past
Trump has refused to say he will accept the outcome of the upcoming election. Alex Wong/Getty Images Alexander Cohen, Clarkson University During the 2016 presidential campaign, then-candidate Donald Trump refused to promise to accept the results of the election. Likewise, in 2020, his continued assault on the reliability and legitimacy of mail-in … [Read more...] about If Trump refuses to accept defeat in November, the republic will survive intact, as it has 5 out of 6 times in the past
Ignited States of America (Cartoon)
Is America Better Off Now? (Commentary in Poetry)
It is challenging to compare two administrations in matters of the economy. It is especially challenging when comparing eight years of one administration – the Obama administration – that inherited an economy that was experiencing “the worst financial crisis in global history, including the Great Depression,” with nearly four years of the succeeding administration – Trump’s … [Read more...] about Is America Better Off Now? (Commentary in Poetry)
The Aggie ‘Viz Kids’
College Station, home of Texas A&M University, could not be much farther away from Hollywood, the (former) movie capital of the world. The traditions and spirit of the nearly century-and-a-half-old university could also not be more different from those at the much younger, renowned entertainment center. When I was fortunate to attend and graduate from Texas A&M in the … [Read more...] about The Aggie ‘Viz Kids’
Trump’s Dishonesty – That’s His Specialty (UPDATED)
UPDATE: Here is a piece from Defense News confirming in non-verse form some of Trump’s misleading talking points and mischaracterizations on our NATO partners’ alleged reluctance to increase defense budgets and NATO contributions. Original Post: It is not a secret that Trump is dishonest and untrustworthy. Fact checkers document such: As of July 9, the … [Read more...] about Trump’s Dishonesty – That’s His Specialty (UPDATED)
Biden condemns violence while blaming Trump for fomenting it (FULL VIDEO)
Donald Trump, his campaign and White House officials have been talking about Joe Biden a)"hiding" in his basement and not getting out and b)not condemning violence by protesters and/or looters. Today Biden Trumped Trump by not only traveling to give a speech but turning the issue of streets violence back on Trump. Reaction by many analysts and on Twitter is largely positive, … [Read more...] about Biden condemns violence while blaming Trump for fomenting it (FULL VIDEO)