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
Republican Convention Did Not Help Trump’s Low Approval Rating
As polls show the race tightening between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden in the aftermath of the Republican convention, a new poll indicates one thing has not changed: Trump's approval rating. President Donald Trump's efforts to build his appeal and define his opponent at the Republican National Convention, using pageantry and the White House … [Read more...] about Republican Convention Did Not Help Trump’s Low Approval Rating
Several endangered species may be at risk of Covid-19
By Daniel T Cross COVID-19 has been wreaking havoc for months around the planet, sickening nearly 24 million people and taking upwards of 800,000 lives (and counting). Yet humans aren’t the only species susceptible to the novel coronavirus, dubbed SARS-CoV-2, that causes COVID-19, scientists say. There have been reported cases of pets, including cats and dogs, testing … [Read more...] about Several endangered species may be at risk of Covid-19
The Electoral College Game – The Really Small States
So, the Republicans are winning 18 to 9 on the way to 270 and we are already way out of whack versus the popular vote values of these States. Later, we’ll look at whether this is set in stone. Another 14 States have between 4 - 6 Electoral College votes, meaning their populations are at least 150% represented in the Electoral College. R means the State votes Republican. D … [Read more...] about The Electoral College Game – The Really Small States
Trump’s surreal, shameful RNC both inflamed American carnage and ignored it
The madness would go on for three more days — Joe Biden is going to personally tear up your suburban lawn, our Glorious Leader who defeated the invisible enemy, something something something — but the cold truth is that Donald Trump’s surreal and shameful Republican National Convention had already delivered its pact with the devil in its very first hour Monday.That’s when the … [Read more...] about Trump’s surreal, shameful RNC both inflamed American carnage and ignored it