\ A QAnon supporter waiting to see Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania. Rick Loomis/Getty Images Paul Thomas, Radford University In front of a TV audience on Oct. 15, President Donald Trump declared that he knew “nothing about” QAnon, before correcting himself to say: “I do know they are very much against … [Read more...] about How QAnon uses satanic rhetoric to set up a narrative of ‘good vs. evil’
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Spain potentially on brink of return to pandemic ‘state of alarm’
Spain on Saturday appeared to be heading towards reimposing a "state of alarm", as seen at the onset of the pandemic earlier this year, as coronavirus case numbers continued to rise.The decree is intended to give the regional governments a legally sound basis for drastic restrictions to contain the virus, the newspapers El Pais and La Vanguardia reported, citing government … [Read more...] about Spain potentially on brink of return to pandemic ‘state of alarm’
Fuel and its Fossils
The seismic event taking place near the end of the third presidential debate was caused by Joe Biden. In a moment of candor, he stated that his goal is to end the fossil fuel industries. The wave of heat and motion unleashed by Biden’s declaration exploded from the Nashville debate stage all over the world. One reason for its impact is that it fits in with Donald Trump’s … [Read more...] about Fuel and its Fossils
Trump, Biden campaigns lawyer up to take the election to court in Florida, rest of US
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — President Donald Trump and Joe Biden are still battling to get votes, but they’re also signing up thousands of lawyers and poll watchers in Florida and throughout the country in anticipation of a slew of legal challenges that could prevent the outcome from being known for weeks after Election Day.In fact, legal battles throughout the country have already … [Read more...] about Trump, Biden campaigns lawyer up to take the election to court in Florida, rest of US
Quote of the Day: On Donald Trump’s Final Debate Performance
Our Quote of the Day comes from The Bulwark's Charlie Sykes: "Donald Trump’s head did not rotate 180 degrees and there was no projectile vomit, so last night was the night he became president. All hail the new tone, something something something." Jonathan Last's piece in The Bulwark has this headline: "Trump Doesn’t Poop Pants; “Wins” Debate" and writes, in … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: On Donald Trump’s Final Debate Performance
Final Trump Debate: More of a Typical Debate but Unlikely to Change Race’s Trajectory (Reaction and Roundup)
So what's the verdict in the final debate between Presiden Donald Trump and former Vice President Donald Trump? The Drudge Report's headline sums it up: THE LAST DEBATE CALMER 'NO KNOCKOUTS' TIME RUNNING OUT! Here's a round up of reaction: The Hill: President Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden on Thursday clashed for a final time before Election Day, … [Read more...] about Final Trump Debate: More of a Typical Debate but Unlikely to Change Race’s Trajectory (Reaction and Roundup)
Trump and Biden to do battle in final debate
Nashville (AFP) - President Donald Trump squares off against Democratic challenger Joe Biden on Thursday in what promises to be a bruising final debate with less than two weeks left in their turbulent fight for the White House.The pair's last televised showdown spiraled into an ugly confrontation marred by interruptions and name calling, prompting organizers to introduce … [Read more...] about Trump and Biden to do battle in final debate
Donnie Drumpf ::: The King Has the Ears of an Ass
The King Has the Ears of an Ass This is an old story my dad used to tell to speak about how peope who do heinous things, regardless of the one or ten things they did that were good, never are seen as dear ever again... Once there was an ancient king who did bad things and had steep pride taller than the tallest mountain, in that he cared more about his hairdo than about … [Read more...] about Donnie Drumpf ::: The King Has the Ears of an Ass
Is Rudy Toast? Caught in Highly Compromising Scene in New Borat Movie
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has recently been trying to get the (unproven) message out that former Vice President Joe Biden's son Hunter's laptop had pictures of "underage girls" on it. Now it turns out that in Sacha Baron Cohen's Borat sequel there's a scene that shows him flirting (or a little more than that) with a young woman in her hotel room. He lay down on … [Read more...] about Is Rudy Toast? Caught in Highly Compromising Scene in New Borat Movie
Changing the Past of Back to the Future by Thomas Hoffman
Spoiler Alerts for Star Wars: Rogue One and Back to the FutureBack To The Future Day is upon us. Even prior to Back To The Future Day, The Back to the Future saga has been receiving quite a bit of airtime during this era of social distancing. Perhaps it is considered, rightfully so, to be an excellent movie to watch while stuck at home. Usually I'm not one to complain about a … [Read more...] about Changing the Past of Back to the Future by Thomas Hoffman
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What do You Think: No Tax Deduction for Donations that go Outside the US
The United States provides a tax deduction for qualified charitable giving. A decent percentage of this money, well into the tens of billions, is sent outside the country. I am certain these are very good causes, but the core question is: Should the United States government subsidize monies spent to help out non-US residents when there is so much need here? Do you think … [Read more...] about What do You Think: No Tax Deduction for Donations that go Outside the US
In the pandemic, Halloween is the latest culture war
PHILADELPHIA — In September, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published guidance for Halloween celebrations: Traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating — or even an outdoor “trunk-or-treat” event — is a high-risk activity, the CDC said.For Ellery Mims, whose Cheltenham Village neighborhood is usually awash with hundreds of costumed candy-seekers on Oct. 31, that … [Read more...] about In the pandemic, Halloween is the latest culture war
WATCH: TRUMPENWEENIE (Animated Video Cartoon)
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Will Bunch: The chilling part about ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’? It’s all happening again in 2020
There’s a shocking real-life plot twist in the middle of “The Trial of the Chicago 7” — Aaron Sorkin’s occasionally flawed but mostly compelling and timely new film that washed across an entertainment-starved nation over the weekend — that I imagine sent a lot of Netflix addicts from Gen Z racing to their Google machine.One minute the charismatic young Chicago Black Panther … [Read more...] about Will Bunch: The chilling part about ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’? It’s all happening again in 2020
Will Trump Step Down?
First things first. Before considering whether Trump will step down, he has to lose the election. And even if the numbers show that he lost, he may not agree and contest the election. If Trump actually loses the election and steps down, there’s a good chance he’s going to wind up in jail in New York State. He cannot pardon himself over state charges and cannot step down and … [Read more...] about Will Trump Step Down?
How Has COVID-19 Impacted the Aluminum Industry?
While new tools — like machine learning in business and the supply chain — have made the crisis easier to manage, COVID continues to majorly impact industries across the economy. Now, more than half a year into on-and-off lockdown, we're beginning to have a better idea of how the long-term effects that the pandemic and current recession will have on the aluminum industry. We … [Read more...] about How Has COVID-19 Impacted the Aluminum Industry?
Relief at Trump’s probable defeat is mixed with unease at a Biden presidency
A mixture of relief and unease is descending upon key capitals of European democracies. Relief that Donald Trump might be defeated on 3 November and unease that Joe Biden will be the new president. Trump’s domestic opponents in America will wish him good riddance and are eager to cast anti-Trump rather than pro-Biden votes. But other countries are concerned mainly with … [Read more...] about Relief at Trump’s probable defeat is mixed with unease at a Biden presidency
Trump calls Fauci a “disaster,” attacks health officials and makes baseless coronavirus claims in campaign call
Has President Donald Trump given up on even trying to show he's engaged in the battle against the coronavirus? It certainly sounds that way. In a call to campaign officials Trump called call Dr. Anthony Fauci a "disaster," called health officials "idiots "and made baseless coronavirus claims. The Hill: President Donald Trump derided derided Anthony Fauci as a … [Read more...] about Trump calls Fauci a “disaster,” attacks health officials and makes baseless coronavirus claims in campaign call