“Donald Trump is the arsonist fireman; he sets the fire and then grabs a hose to claim that he put it out.” – Steve Schmidt, August, 2020 On January 20, 2017 Donald Trump said these words in his Inaugural Speech: “This American carnage stops right here and stops right now…We will seek friendship and goodwill with the nations of the world…. At the bedrock of our politics will … [Read more...] about AMERICAN CARNAGE
Labor Day celebrates earning a living, but remember what work really means
Doing a job to help other people can give greater meaning to work. Photo by Eddie Kopp for Unsplach, CC BY-ND Richard Gunderman, Indiana University The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on U.S. employment is dire. Economists estimate that 1 in 5 workers have lost their jobs. As a result, many people are finding it difficult to keep a roof overhead and … [Read more...] about Labor Day celebrates earning a living, but remember what work really means
After Attempting To Close ‘Stars And Stripes,’ Trump Reverses Himself & Vows To Fund Military Newspaper
President Donald Trump announced via Twitter on Friday that “The United States of America will NOT be cutting funding to @starsandstripesmagazine under my watch. It will continue to be a wonderful source of information to our Great Military!”The news that the Trump Administration is continuing to fund the military’s independent newspaper comes right after the Pentagon said that … [Read more...] about After Attempting To Close ‘Stars And Stripes,’ Trump Reverses Himself & Vows To Fund Military Newspaper
A SUMMER OF LABOR DAYS
By Peter Funt “How was your vacation?” used to be the standard query at Labor Day. Not this year. For many people summer vacation became summer furlough. We took walks, but instead of stopping to chat with neighbors, we crossed the street as they approached. Handshakes and hugs were replaced by waves. Buying produce at farmers’ markets gave way to planting veggies … [Read more...] about A SUMMER OF LABOR DAYS
RUSSIA AND US 2020 ELECTION (CARTOON)
Germany: Right-wing extremists dominate anti-virus protests
Right-wing extremists gave speeches at 90 demonstrations protesting against measures to contain the coronavirus this year, according to Germany's domestic security agency.In recent months, the country has seen major demonstrations and rallies against regulations introduced to prevent the spread of the virus.In late August, tens of thousands of people gathered in Berlin to … [Read more...] about Germany: Right-wing extremists dominate anti-virus protests
A Commander in Chief’s Disdain for the Troops
"And they who for their country die shall fill an honored grave, for glory lights the soldier's tomb, and beauty weeps the brave." –American poet Joseph Rodman Drake With headstones as far as the eye can see, the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery and Memorial in France sits at the foot of Belleau Wood. It guards the graves of 2,289 Americans, including 1,800 Marines who lost … [Read more...] about A Commander in Chief’s Disdain for the Troops
VIDEO: An Angry Biden labels Trump’s reported comments about U.S. servicemembers ‘disgusting’
President Donald Trump is poised to do another press conference as a firestorm swirls around him after multiple reports quoted him as calling American military who served in war "losers" and "suckers." Perhaps it was quickly slated due to this blunt retort by his Democratic opponent in the Presidential Election, Vice President Joe Biden: I suspect that we're going to see … [Read more...] about VIDEO: An Angry Biden labels Trump’s reported comments about U.S. servicemembers ‘disgusting’
Pentagon orders iconic military Stars and Stripes newspaper shut down for no good reason
Coincidence or not? At a time when President Donald Trump has serious political problems with rank-and file-military, and a poll shows troops would vote by a 5 point margin for Vice President Joe Biden over Trump, the Pentagon is ordering the military journalism icon to shut down. By September 30th. Why it's happening is one question. But a bigger underlying question is … [Read more...] about Pentagon orders iconic military Stars and Stripes newspaper shut down for no good reason
ATTA BOY (CARTOON)
A president who will finally “Bring Us Together”
By now, you’ve heard the scoop from every TV talking head, print pundit and for-hire strategist who proudly consider themselves the campaign cognoscenti.This is President Donald Trump’s most un-secret plan: He is going all-out to win reelection in 2020 the same way Richard Nixon won the presidency in America’s most tumultuous campaign of 1968. Trump is determined to convince … [Read more...] about A president who will finally “Bring Us Together”
Reports: Trump called Americans Who Died in War ‘Losers’ and ‘Suckers’ (With Twitter Roundup)
According to two reports, President Donald Trump referred two Americans who died in World War I as "losers" and "suckers" and also called Sen. John McCain a loser after McCain died. The Trump quotes are shocking coming from a Commander in Chief. A recent poll indicated former Vice President Joe Biden had pulled ahead of Trump among troops, and the latest revelations are … [Read more...] about Reports: Trump called Americans Who Died in War ‘Losers’ and ‘Suckers’ (With Twitter Roundup)
‘Godfather: Part III’ do-over to offer ‘more appropriate’ finale
Los Angeles (AFP) - A new version of "The Godfather: Part III" -- Francis Ford Coppola's belated follow-up to two of Hollywood's greatest ever films -- will be released in theaters this December, Paramount said Thursday.The concluding movie about the Corleone crime family's rise and fall was relatively poorly received, and the new cut will achieve Coppola and screenwriter Mario … [Read more...] about ‘Godfather: Part III’ do-over to offer ‘more appropriate’ finale
Service Members’ Roles in Testing and Distributing the Coronavirus Vaccine and Priority to Receive Vaccine
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