Former President Donald Trump defended rioters storming Congress on January 6 in a shouting match phone call in which Trump refused McCarthy's pleas to call the pro-Trump mob off, CNN reports. This came after day's Trump Senate impeachment trial came to a close. The key takeaway: the Republican leadership did indeed know that this was a "riot" linked to and influenced by … [Read more...] about CNN: Trump Defended Rioters To McCarthy During Capitol Attack: Refused McCarthy’s Plea to Call Off Attack
Trump lawyers portray impeachment trial as Democratic score-settling
By David Morgan and Makini Brice WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Donald Trump's lawyers said on Friday Democrats had provided no evidence the former president incited last month's deadly U.S. Capitol riot and had used his second impeachment trial to settle political scores. Trump is on trial in the U.S. Senate on a charge of inciting the Jan. 6 insurrection by supporters who stormed the … [Read more...] about Trump lawyers portray impeachment trial as Democratic score-settling
Will Fox News ever add actual news to its primetime programs?
Will Fox News ever add actual news to its primetime programs, or will those programs remain fact-free? In a federal court case dismissed in September of 2020, Fox News admits that facts are not coming from one of its primetime hosts. The judge in the case agreed that Fox's primetime host is not stating facts and dismissed the case against Fox. Back in April of … [Read more...] about Will Fox News ever add actual news to its primetime programs?
Survey: 4 In 10 Republicans Say Political Violence May Be Necessary
> American politics has now turned a corner. Into an even darker place. A survey has found that 4 in 10 Republicans say political violence may be necessary. The mob that attacked the U.S. Capitol may have been a fringe group of extremists, but politically motivated violence has the support of a significant share of the U.S. public, according to a new survey by the … [Read more...] about Survey: 4 In 10 Republicans Say Political Violence May Be Necessary
Trump impeachment trial resumes with Democrats to focus on riot’s ‘terrible toll’
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