That brings us down to the only actually relevant States on the board. They are Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota. All but Ohio were won by razor thin margins in 2016. All but Minnesota were won by Trump. All but Minnesota were flipped from Democrat to Republican from 2012 (and 2008) to 2016. The only other State to flip was Iowa. Every other … [Read more...] about The Electoral College Game – Where the Game is Won!
Trump’s law-and-order campaign relies on a historic American tradition of racist and anti-immigrant politics
President Trump stressed law and order on a recent trip to Kenosha, Wisconsin. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images) Austin Sarat, Amherst College The Republican Party made it clear in its national convention that it intends to make restoring “law and order” central to this fall’s presidential campaign. As he did when he first ran in 2016, President … [Read more...] about Trump’s law-and-order campaign relies on a historic American tradition of racist and anti-immigrant politics
Has ‘Dumbkirk’ Become a Metaphor for the Trump Presidency?
Following their leader's example of "taking the high road," this Labor Day weekend, thousands of Trump supporters took to the "high seas" and hit the lakes, rivers and waterways around the country on small and large boats in what were called the ‘Great American Boat Parade,’ the “Nation’s Capital Trumptilla Boat Parade and Rally,” the “Lake Travis Trump Boat Parade,” and other … [Read more...] about Has ‘Dumbkirk’ Become a Metaphor for the Trump Presidency?
Trump launches unprecedented attack on top military leadership
So much for mending fences with the military. After a tempestuous few days when Donald Trump has been reeling from a report published in The Atlantic and later confirmed by several other distinguished news outlets that he showed disdain and contempt for the military and the concept of military service, Trump has made an unprecedented verb attack on the military's top … [Read more...] about Trump launches unprecedented attack on top military leadership
Putting a Spotlight on My Mother’s Fierce Will
One personal story, powerfully told, awakens another, and another. I feel so many of my own personal stories rising to the surface as I experience the ripples of the terrible story of George Floyd’s death. He called and called for his mother as he was dying. I hear his cry. And I think about my own mother, and the fiercely protective role she played in our family. Perhaps … [Read more...] about Putting a Spotlight on My Mother’s Fierce Will
A Somewhat Belated Labor Day Message Warning
As another American Labor Day Weekend ends, I hope everyone has had the opportunity to enjoy it, even under the circumstances.
I am sure most of us have had the chance to read uplifting messages on the history, tradition and significance of the holiday that pays tribute to the “contributions and achievements of American workers.”
One of the essays I read, however, made … [Read more...] about A Somewhat Belated Labor Day Message Warning
the END zone
All rights reserved. Copyright Donar, Political Graffiti https://toons.to/go/daviddonar All rights reserved. Copyright Donar, Political Graffiti https://toons.to/go/daviddonar … [Read more...] about the END zone
SUCKERS AND LOSERS (Cartoon, Column and Video)
Here’s the thing about the Atlantic story about Donald Trump calling those who serve in the military “suckers” and “losers.” It’s believable. And Donald Trump’s defense hasn’t helped him. He was caught lying twice in his defense. What backs up the story isn’t just that the anonymous sources are numerous, but that it’s being backed up by other legitimate news outlets. Even … [Read more...] about SUCKERS AND LOSERS (Cartoon, Column and Video)
AMERICAN CARNAGE
“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)