Where officers from the Nazi's armed forces used to gather during World War II, Hamburg's upper class can now buy a luxury apartment in a complex that includes a gym and yoga studio, four saunas and a lounge co-designed by the renowned Karl Lagerfeld.From the front, the building erected in 1936 - with its metre-high columns framing the entrance and two large eagles on the roof … [Read more...] about The Nazi buildings being turned into luxury properties across Germany
The ‘Jewishness’ of Kamala Harris
It is probably normal, as “normal” as things can be these days, for voters to be curious about how they relate to or identify with political figures; what values they share; what they have in common as human beings in addition to policy, politics or party affiliation. In the “what they have in common” category would fall ethnicity, race, national origin, gender, religion, … [Read more...] about The ‘Jewishness’ of Kamala Harris
Trump’s attacks on Post Office: “red alert” for media, Democrats, voters and democratic norms (Includes Roundup)
Are we at red alert now on Donald Trump's effort to slow the United States Postal Service down and even in some cases dismantle parts of the USPS so mail in ballots can't be mailed or will arrive to late to be counted? Columnist Will Bunch is calling it a "coup-by-mail" that American can't wait until Nov. 3 to avert. Just months ago someone predicting Trump would do this … [Read more...] about Trump’s attacks on Post Office: “red alert” for media, Democrats, voters and democratic norms (Includes Roundup)
Trump Goes Postal (Cartoon)
‘Sputnik’ Is An Intelligent Russian Sci-Fi
As Russia is in the news for election interference, geopolitical maneuverings, and their ongoing attempt to be the first in the world to find a vaccine for the novel coronavirus, an intelligent and thoughtful science-fiction film enters the scene. Sputnik, now premiering in the United States, follows an on-demand release in Russia earlier this year as many theaters remain … [Read more...] about ‘Sputnik’ Is An Intelligent Russian Sci-Fi
THE UNITED STATES OF UHH-MERICA
“There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there always has been. The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that “my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.” – Newsweek: “A Cut of Ignorance” by Isaac Asimov, 1980 Whenever I think of … [Read more...] about THE UNITED STATES OF UHH-MERICA
Cartoon: Post Office blocked
#ByeHannity: Meidas Touch Political Video Upsets Hannity (FULL VIDEO)
I've noted that 21st century may be known as the century when political hypocrisy shamelessly raged. Fox News' top rated hyperpartisan cable news host Sean Hannity is one of the biggest distributors of hypocrisy. Hannity is known to be an informal advisor to Trump, so much so that he has been labeled the shadow Chief of Staff. When Hannity interviews Trump he throws more … [Read more...] about #ByeHannity: Meidas Touch Political Video Upsets Hannity (FULL VIDEO)
China restaurant apologises for weighing customers
Beijing (AFP) - A restaurant in China has apologised for its controversial policy of asking diners to weigh themselves before entry in an overzealous response to a new national campaign against food waste.The beef restaurant in the central city of Changsha was heavily criticised on Chinese social media as soon as it unveiled the policy on Friday.Customers were asked to stand on … [Read more...] about China restaurant apologises for weighing customers
Inaccurate Church Traditions: Sunday Sabbath
One of the nearly-universal inaccurate church traditions is the one which teaches that Sunday is the Sabbath. This particular tradition is the result of the legacy of Roman Emperor Constantine I. "On March 7, 321, Roman Emperor Constantine I decreed that dies Solis Invicti (‘sun-day,’ or Day of Sol Invictus, Roman God of the Sun) would be the Roman day of rest throughout … [Read more...] about Inaccurate Church Traditions: Sunday Sabbath
Trump and first lady request mail-in ballots despite Trump’s attacks on voting by mail
One of 21st century American politics' main characteristics is utterly shameless hypocrisy. And here's an example for the history books and the Biden campaign. After attacking voting by mail, refusing to fund the United States Postal Service and explaining money would help Democrats with mail in voting, and amid reports of mailboxes being removed and sorting equipment being … [Read more...] about Trump and first lady request mail-in ballots despite Trump’s attacks on voting by mail
Trump Chokes Postal Service (Cartoon)
I used to love political conventions. Now, I hope they die
If you want to pretend that you’re in Milwaukee, throw some brats on the grill and grab a six-pack of Miller High Life — there are much worse ways to spend a Thursday night. But there will hopefully be a moment in this coming week’s glorified Zoom meeting that we’re pretending is the Democratic National Convention — probably when more Americans are watching Stanley Cup hockey … [Read more...] about I used to love political conventions. Now, I hope they die
Israel and UAE sign Peace Agreement
President Donald Trump announced an historic peace agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates(UAE). Essentially all the agreement said is the two countries would establish joint diplomatic relations. This is neither historic or a particularly important milestone. For decades Israelis have been able to travel to Dubai ( the capital of the UAE) and visa versa. … [Read more...] about Israel and UAE sign Peace Agreement
Trump Going Postal (Mike Peters Guest Cartoon with Roundup)
BREAKING: Over the past 24 hours Trump has twice admitted that he's sabotaging the Postal Service to stop mail in voting because it's likely to help Democrats. The Washington Post: Back in March, President Trump seemed to blurt out the real reason he opposes expanded voting by mail in the 2020 election. Referring to provisions in the Democrats’ coronavirus stimulus bill to … [Read more...] about Trump Going Postal (Mike Peters Guest Cartoon with Roundup)
KAMALA HARRIS AND THE PROMISE OF AMERICA
Even in the darkness of Donald Trump’s dystopia, the enduring promise of America has still flickered. Despite all his cult’s efforts to turn back the clock to the good old days of white hegemony, the pluralistic multiracial melting-pot America has still been percolating, yearning to breathe free. It’s been there all along, waiting for a breakout moment. That moment has … [Read more...] about KAMALA HARRIS AND THE PROMISE OF AMERICA
Joe Biden Introduces Kamala Harris As His Running Mate (FULL VIDEO)
Presumptive Democratic Party Presidential nominee formally presented Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate today at an event in Delaware. Here is the full video Biden's and Harris' remarks. Politico: In their first public appearance as running mates, Joe Biden lauded Kamala Harris on Wednesday as the child of “America’s story” who fought for the working class and … [Read more...] about Joe Biden Introduces Kamala Harris As His Running Mate (FULL VIDEO)
All the President’s ‘Nasty’ Women (Cartoon Update)
Cartoon Update: The saying goes, “Bad habits are hard to break.” In the case of Trump, they only get more ingrained, tiresome and disgusting. Below is a “Nasty Woman” cartoon presciently published by David Fitzsimmons, 21 October 2016, just a couple of weeks before the fateful presidential election. "Nasty Woman" by David Fitzsimmons … [Read more...] about All the President’s ‘Nasty’ Women (Cartoon Update)
Mr. Jones is a film that reminds us of evil, its enablers, and its unlikely cheerleaders
Review by Doug Gibson I've watched the film "Mr. Jones" several times the past few days. Each viewing is a stronger punch in the gut. This is the most important film of the year, and even if there wasn't a pandemic it would likely have a limited release, with its commercial life relegated to streaming. I watched it with my son, 15, yesterday. He's readying for 10th grade; … [Read more...] about Mr. Jones is a film that reminds us of evil, its enablers, and its unlikely cheerleaders
Movie theaters are on life support – how will the film industry adapt?
A movie theater in Brea, Calif., has shuttered its doors due to the coronavirus pandemic. AP Photo/Jae C. Hong Matthew Jordan, Pennsylvania State University Since the start of the pandemic, the film industry has been in free fall. As deaths have continued to climb, so have studio losses, with crowded theaters – once a source of collective … [Read more...] about Movie theaters are on life support – how will the film industry adapt?