Look up the current COVID19 buzz word “uncertainty” in the Oxford Dictionary and you’ll see “The state of being uncertain, ‘times of uncertainty and danger.’” You’ll also see “similar” words such as, “qualm, apprehension, precariousness.” Sounds rather portentous and ominous to me. Instead of acknowledging that all of life is uncertain, accepting it and growing through it, many … [Read more...] about Here’s to Whatever Comes: The Uncertainty of Life
Goya (Cartoon, Column and Video)
There hasn’t been this much of a kerfuffle over beans since Blazing Saddles (that’s not mine. I stole it from CNN’s Michael Smerconish). Robert Unanue, the president of Goya, the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the country, said the country was “blessed” to have the president’s (sic) leadership. Unanue was visiting the White House for a photo-op and compared Donald … [Read more...] about Goya (Cartoon, Column and Video)
Bye Don Jr: Love Me, Daddy! (Ad by the Meidus Touch)
Meidus Touch has just published a new ad on You Tube. Here's how they describe it: "Whenever he opens his mouth, it isn't that Don Jr. is so much speaking, as spewing hate and conspiracy garbage from his face in failed effort to win his daddy's praise while demeaning the intelligence of Americans. Everything Don Jr. says is a projection to cover up the criminal activity he and … [Read more...] about Bye Don Jr: Love Me, Daddy! (Ad by the Meidus Touch)
Millions worldwide back in virus confinement, but hope on US vaccine
Washington (AFP) - Millions of people went into new lockdowns Tuesday as novel coronavirus cases surged, but in one sign of hope, a US firm said it would soon start final-stage human trials for a possible COVID-19 vaccine.Massachusetts-based Moderna will begin the trials later this month after promising early results.With countries and cities across the globe reimposing … [Read more...] about Millions worldwide back in virus confinement, but hope on US vaccine
Stone and More
President Trump acts more like a gang leader running a criminal enterprise than like a president. He uses his office to promote his own interests and is unapologetic for the actions he takes, even when they are blatantly corrupt. Any of his buddies or gang members who are caught and punished by the legal system, he manages to pardon or commute along with convicted criminals who … [Read more...] about Stone and More
White House trying to discredit Fauci as coronavirus surges
Isn't it sadly predictable? Two of the things that most characterize Donald Trump and his administration are two "wars": the war on science and the war on facts. And now both of these have come together in reports that the White House is trying to discredit one of the country's most respected figures, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the country's leading infectious disease expert. You … [Read more...] about White House trying to discredit Fauci as coronavirus surges
WHAT SO PROUDLY WE HAIL’D
“The thorn from the bush one has planted, nourished and pruned, pricks more deeply and draws more blood.” - Maya Angelou As we scramble to devour the “crust of bread and such” delivered to us by a traitorous Republican Party, I think we have become a nation grateful for small mercies: Maybe Donald Trump will leave the White House peacefully and not spark a revolution among … [Read more...] about WHAT SO PROUDLY WE HAIL’D
Roger Stone & Trump’s Banana Republic (VIDEO from Republican Voters Against Trump)
Republican Voters Against Trump just released a new video: Roger Stone & Trump's Banana Republic. It's a blunt and brutal video: … [Read more...] about Roger Stone & Trump’s Banana Republic (VIDEO from Republican Voters Against Trump)
Mitt Romney slams Trump for ‘unprecedented, historic corruption’ in commuting Roger Stone’s sentence
Sen. Mitt Romney blasted President Donald Trump Saturday for “unprecedented, historic corruption” in commuting Roger Stone’s prison sentence.Even as other Republicans held their tongues, the Utah senator slammed Trump for trying to save his own skin by protecting Stone from facing punishment.“Unprecedented, historic corruption: an American president commutes the sentence of a … [Read more...] about Mitt Romney slams Trump for ‘unprecedented, historic corruption’ in commuting Roger Stone’s sentence
Trump Commutes Advisor Roger Stone’s Sentence
The big news is that Donald Trump has commuted the sentence of his longtime ally and political advisor Roger Stone. But is it news? By now it's pretty clear that (1)Trump ignores societal and legal norms and there is insufficient push-back when he does (2) there are now two kinds of law in America. Laws for the "little people" and those who are loyal to Trump, who can get a … [Read more...] about Trump Commutes Advisor Roger Stone’s Sentence
A DARK TETRAD
“How seldom we recognize the sound when the bolt of our fate slides home.” - Thomas Harris, The Silence of the Lambs The Dark Tetrad in psychology is defined as a person who exhibits a combination of: psychopathy, Machiavellianism, narcissism, and sadism. In 1964, Eric Fromm defined evil in his book, “The Heart of Man”, as "the most severe pathology and the root of the most … [Read more...] about A DARK TETRAD
An Open Letter to the Governor of Texas Concerning the Reopening of Schools
Dear Governor Abbott, In the next few days or weeks, you will be making what may be the most important decision during your tenure as governor of the Great State of Texas, certainly the most fateful and consequential one. You will be deciding if, when and how to prudently and safely send five million Texas children back to school amid a raging coronavirus pandemic. In … [Read more...] about An Open Letter to the Governor of Texas Concerning the Reopening of Schools
Lebanese Dreams and Manhattan Explosions
"Pity the nation that acclaims the bully as hero, and that deems the glittering conqueror bountiful." Pity the Nation, Lebanese poet Kahlil Gibran NEW YORK CITY -- If I'm asleep between 2-6am - which is rare because I like that quiet time to work - I'm jolted awake by the fireworks most nights followed by a doggie panic around my apartment. These are free-lance fireworks … [Read more...] about Lebanese Dreams and Manhattan Explosions
Editorial: If Trump would just wear a mask, fewer Americans might die of COVID-19
The novel coronavirus pandemic poses a severe challenge to elected leaders that far exceeds any headaches posed by budget crises or corruption scandals. With projections now showing 208,000 Americans dead by Election Day of COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, every pandemic decision is fraught with dire public health implications.This is why San Diego Mayor Kevin … [Read more...] about Editorial: If Trump would just wear a mask, fewer Americans might die of COVID-19
Supreme Court gives Manhattan prosecutor access to Trump’s tax returns, nixes Congressional access for now
The Supreme Court today gave the green light for a Manhattan prosecutor to subpoena Donald Trump's tax records and for now nixed Congress getting a hold of them. That case they've referred back to lower courts. The bottom line? It was a massive 7-2 defeat for Trump. The decision rejected Trump's claim of having absolute immunity while he's in office and involved the two … [Read more...] about Supreme Court gives Manhattan prosecutor access to Trump’s tax returns, nixes Congressional access for now
A Wannabe Dancer Dishonors a War Hero (UPDATED)
UPDATE: In the military, we had a saying to make it clear that one had an even stronger opinion about a subject or an issue under discussion. It was or is “Stronger message to follow.” Reacting to Tucker Carlson’s insolent comments about her character, patriotism and service to country (below), Senator Tammy Duckworth simply responded “Does @TuckerCarlson want to walk … [Read more...] about A Wannabe Dancer Dishonors a War Hero (UPDATED)
“Whispers”: New anti-Trump VIDEO ad by The Lincoln Project
Here's the latest ad from The Lincoln Project, a group of traditional conservative Republicans who are working to defeat Donald Trump in his re-election bid. It's called "Whispers." … [Read more...] about “Whispers”: New anti-Trump VIDEO ad by The Lincoln Project
Hong Kong set to become a new Tibet, says exiled leader
New Delhi (AFP) - Hong Kong is heading toward the same fate as Tibet after China imposed a new security law that criminalises calls for independence, the leader of the exiled Tibetan government has told AFP.Lobsang Sangay said China was deceiving Hong Kong the same way it cheated Tibetan people in 1951 when it promised autonomy.Sangay said China promised to uphold the will of … [Read more...] about Hong Kong set to become a new Tibet, says exiled leader
Pseudo-Democracy
Is Donald Trump heading for defeat?
Is Donald Trump heading for defeat in the 2020 presidential election? This far out from election day, it appears as if he will lose. Then again, the same was said about Trump this time back in 2016. Will this go-around for Trump end up different? The headline of a June 2020 National Journal article proclaims, "Prepare for a Biden landslide". Article author Josh … [Read more...] about Is Donald Trump heading for defeat?