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)
African migrants ‘left to die’ in dehumanising Saudi detention camps, amid the coronavirus epidemic
African migrants inSaudi Arabiaare locked in dehumanising conditions inside detention camps "waiting to die", part of thekingdom's strategyto stop the spread of coronavirus, a report byThe Sunday Telegraphhas said."Plenty of inmates are suicidal or suffering from mental illnesses as a result of living this for five months," one prisoner was quoted as saying.The newspaper said … [Read more...] about African migrants ‘left to die’ in dehumanising Saudi detention camps, amid the coronavirus epidemic
A Word About Your Drinking
There have been some changes in the people around us lately. Haven’t you noticed? One is weight gain: the old college “Freshman 15” (extra pounds – often pizza related) of students has become the “Covid 20” because a constant supply of snacks plus anxiety will expand the humans, girth-wise. Another change has been a well reported increase in alcohol consumption. From a … [Read more...] about A Word About Your Drinking
UN inches towards a new constitution for war-torn Syria
It’s a small step forward but significant enough to deserve attention in these dismal times for Syria. Geir Pedersen, United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, said a small group of negotiators including the Syrian government and most of its opponents have found enough common ground to continue discussions for a new Constitution. There is a long way to go but a … [Read more...] about UN inches towards a new constitution for war-torn Syria
Trump presses law and order message as protest turns deadly
San Francisco (AFP) - A man was shot dead in the US city of Portland, police said Sunday, the latest violence to upend anti-racism protests as President Donald Trump presses an election message characterizing his Democratic opponent Joe Biden as weak on violent crime.But hours after the gunfire Saturday during a pro-Trump rally in the Oregon city, Biden accused the president of … [Read more...] about Trump presses law and order message as protest turns deadly
BIDEN’S AMERICA (CARTOON)
‘We don’t need that right now’: Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Barnes doesn’t think Trump should visit Kenosha
The lieutenant governor of Wisconsin said Sunday it wasn’t a good idea for President Donald Trump to travel to Kenosha and meet with law enforcement this week, and that his presence would not help reduce tensions in the wake of Jacob Blake being shot by police.Trump is scheduled to visit Kenosha in a campaign stop on Tuesday.In an interview on CNN, Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes said … [Read more...] about ‘We don’t need that right now’: Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Barnes doesn’t think Trump should visit Kenosha
The Electoral College Game – Only One Big State Matters
There are four States significantly larger than the others, with 29 or more Electoral College Votes – the Big States. They are: California – 55 – Solidly Democrat Texas – 38 – Solidly Republican New York – 29 – Solidly Democrat Florida – 29 – Battleground State While the Republicans begin with a 30 Electoral Collage advantage among the little States, the Democrats … [Read more...] about The Electoral College Game – Only One Big State Matters