Benedict Arnold’s name is synonymous with betrayal of America. He was a general under George Washington in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. Given command of the garrison at West Point by Washington who trusted Arnold, the latter planned to surrender the fort to the British enemy. However, his go-between with the British was captured by Continental soldiers and … [Read more...] about Benedict Trump
Will Trump’s Departure Mean ‘Sunrise in America’? (Updated with an Apology)
An Apology: This author may have been a little bit too harsh by placing the word accomplishments in quotes when referring to Trump’s biggest policy wins, biggest accomplishments during his four-year tenure. A piece in the Washington Post today highlights some of Trump’s most memorable policy proposals and wins: • Faster flushing toilets because “people have to … [Read more...] about Will Trump’s Departure Mean ‘Sunrise in America’? (Updated with an Apology)
The Origin of the Twelve Days of Christmas
If you do not know the origin of the 12 Days of Christmas and the song about them, then read the Vox article The 12 Days of Christmas: The story behind the holiday’s most annoying carol. Here is the article's beginning: "It might seem unbelievable given that the 'Christmas creep' now begins before Halloween, but the true Christmas season actually starts on Christmas Day … [Read more...] about The Origin of the Twelve Days of Christmas
2020 in cartoons
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Has Year 2020 killed your sense of humor?
Has Year 2020 killed your sense of humor? Here is one way to find out. Look in a mirror. If you laugh at what you see, then your sense of humor is still alive. Well, the mirror trick works for me. If you had my face, then the mirror trick would work for you, too. Since you probably don't have my face (which is good news for you), then you can test your sense of humor … [Read more...] about Has Year 2020 killed your sense of humor?
Trump 2021
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Trump, under pressure, signs $900 bn Covid relief bill
West Palm Beach (United States) (AFP) - After delaying for nearly a week and under pressure from all sides, US President Donald Trump finally signed a massive $900 billion stimulus bill Sunday, in a long-sought boost for millions of Americans and businesses battered by the coronavirus pandemic. The package "providing coronavirus emergency response and relief" is part of a … [Read more...] about Trump, under pressure, signs $900 bn Covid relief bill
The State of Our Union (UPDATES)
UPDATE II: The New York Post, a newspaper that has steadfastly endorsed and supported Trump, seems to have finally felt the weight of the straw that is about to break the GOP camel’s back. In a front-page editorial sugarcoated with lavish praise for Trump’s “accomplishments” and replete with attacks on Democrats, the Post suggests that Trump channel his “fury into … [Read more...] about The State of Our Union (UPDATES)
Can Joe Biden ‘heal’ the United States? Political experts disagree
A Trump supporter and an anti-Trump demonstrator shout at each other near Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington, D.C., Nov. 14, 2020. Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty Images Arie Kruglanski, University of Maryland and Robert B. Talisse, Vanderbilt University Editor’s note: When Joe Biden becomes president on Jan. 20, 2021, he will lead a fractured … [Read more...] about Can Joe Biden ‘heal’ the United States? Political experts disagree
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Trumptivity
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Santa Is on His Way, Albeit Wearing a Mask
Children all over the world can relax. Neither snow nor rain nor gloom nor the pandemic will stay Santa Claus from making his rounds this Christmas Eve. As of this writing, he is heading for Sapporo, Japan, and has already delivered more than one billion gifts to children throughout the world, according to NORAD’s Santa Tracker. As it has been doing for 65 years the … [Read more...] about Santa Is on His Way, Albeit Wearing a Mask
HOLIDAY WHO-BE WHAT-EE?
The electoral college has voted and Joe Biden is the president-elect. Every state (in case you’re a Republican all 50 of them) and the District of Columbia have certified their votes and Joe Biden is the president-elect. Nearly 80 million people voted for Joe Biden and he is the president-elect. Donald Trump received nearly 7 million fewer votes than Joe Biden, and Joe Biden is … [Read more...] about HOLIDAY WHO-BE WHAT-EE?
Trump Pardons Manafort, Roger Stone, and Jared Kushner’s Dad Kushner’s father, sparking fresh outrage
Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump issued new pardons Wednesday for allies including the father of his son-in-law Jared Kushner and two people caught up in the probe into Russian meddling in the 2016 election that brought him to power. The pardons added to a long list he has granted in his waning days in office and sparked fresh outrage. Among those pardoned were … [Read more...] about Trump Pardons Manafort, Roger Stone, and Jared Kushner’s Dad Kushner’s father, sparking fresh outrage
UNABLE TO STOP SINGING THE KARS4KIDS SONG (Comedy Video)
I like the Kars4Kids song but can't get it out of my head. (If you like this five minute video that's on my new YouTube Channel DO share it with others.) Their website:www.karz4kids.org … [Read more...] about UNABLE TO STOP SINGING THE KARS4KIDS SONG (Comedy Video)
Christmas Song Classic: Nat King Cole “The Christmas Song” Done On Live TV (Video)
A classic Christmas song done live on TV by one of the classiest singers ever -- the late Nat King Cole doing his famous "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts roasting on an open fire..."). A MUST VIEW video to see him perform it live, savor the lyrics, the music and the performance: He was an incredible singer and had a superb variety show which in the end couldn't get … [Read more...] about Christmas Song Classic: Nat King Cole “The Christmas Song” Done On Live TV (Video)
REINDEER DISTANCING (Cartoon)
Trump rejects Covid relief bill, calling it ‘a disgrace’
Washington (AFP) - President Donald Trump on Tuesday rejected a massive Covid economic relief package passed by Congress, branding it "a disgrace" in an act of political brinkmanship less than a month before he must leave office and when millions of Americans are suffering fallout from the pandemic. Trump dropped the bombshell via a pre-recorded statement made in the White … [Read more...] about Trump rejects Covid relief bill, calling it ‘a disgrace’
The Financial Criminality of Trumpworld: An Expert Perspective
Some, but too few people are talking about the criminality and conflicts of interest in Trumpworld looking back: the $650 a night for Secret Service agents at the hotels and golf cart rentals of $1M, those hydroxychloriquine maker shares, Ivanka's stupid (flammable!) shoes and Chinese trademarks, etc. But that's not where the real graft was for four years of malfeasance. … [Read more...] about The Financial Criminality of Trumpworld: An Expert Perspective
The Ethics of Vaccine Distribution
There is no perfect way to distribute a life-saving therapy when the product is in short supply and initially has to be rationed. The question is how to do it in a manner that is rational and relatively equitable. This means that people who are essential workers in health care or other areas who are necessary to keep the economy afloat should be the first to be allotted the … [Read more...] about The Ethics of Vaccine Distribution