The opening paragraphs of the reports by two of the largest and most reputable newspapers in the nation are amazingly similar. The New York Times: A sprawling report released Tuesday by a Republican-controlled Senate panel that spent three years investigating Russia’s 2016 election interference laid out an extensive web of contacts between Trump campaign advisers and … [Read more...] about A Partisan Media Reaction to a Bi-Partisan Report
A dismantled post office destroys more than mail service
The J.W. Westcott II is the country’s only floating ZIP code. cactuspinecone/flickr, CC BY Patty Heyda, Washington University in St Louis The U.S. Postal Service is under threat of collapse and privatization. This comes after years of federal political maneuvering that has effectively depleted revenues and staffing – issues now amplified by new cuts … [Read more...] about A dismantled post office destroys more than mail service
TRUMP MAIL (Cartoon)
Bipartisan Senate report: Trump campaign contacts with Russia in 2016 a “grave” threat, adding to Mueller findings
President Donald Trump often says there was "no collusion" with Russia. A bipartisan Senate report now reveals that Trump's campaign had contacts with Russia. And if the argument is still made there was no collusion it can't be said that there was no coordination. It also paints a picture of Russia seeing a lot of openings with the Trump campaign and administration and making … [Read more...] about Bipartisan Senate report: Trump campaign contacts with Russia in 2016 a “grave” threat, adding to Mueller findings
Trump’s vote-by-mail ballot is dropped off at Palm Beach County elections office
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — President Donald Trump, the nation’s most outspoken foe of mail voting, has returned his mail ballot for Tuesday’s Florida primary to the Palm Beach County elections office.The ballots for Trump and first lady Melania Trump were returned Monday.Also Monday, Trump continued his assault on the way mail voting operates. In a tweet, he criticized the use of … [Read more...] about Trump’s vote-by-mail ballot is dropped off at Palm Beach County elections office
Europeans glimpse hope on DNC’s first day
European social democrats glimpse hope in Bernie Sanders’ assertion at the Democratic National Convention on Monday that his progressive ideas are becoming mainstream, underlying the Joe Biden-Kamala Harris ticket. Such a leftward turn would bring Biden closer to mainstream European ideas. But apprehension remains that the Convention’s big tent approach may unite some … [Read more...] about Europeans glimpse hope on DNC’s first day
Vouching for Joe Biden, Michelle Obama says Trump is ‘clearly in over his head’
Former first lady Michelle Obama delivered a blistering attack on President Donald Trump in giving the keynote speech of Monday’s opening night of Democrats’ virtual national convention, saying he has governed by “chaos” while displaying an “utter lack of empathy.”“Being president doesn’t change who you are. It reveals who you are,” she said.“Let me be as honest and clear as I … [Read more...] about Vouching for Joe Biden, Michelle Obama says Trump is ‘clearly in over his head’
Democratic Convention Diversity — PROS and CONS — 17 Aug 2020
If diversity is what was wanted at the Democratic Convention, its a fail opening OPENING SONG Pro: Little darling children singing Star Spangled Banner. They are truly giving their all. Con: The song is written by Francis Scott Keyes who bought and sold and ''owned' the bodies of Africans dragged to the Americas. His stanza about the 'victory' in a rainstorm of a small … [Read more...] about Democratic Convention Diversity — PROS and CONS — 17 Aug 2020
Book Review: ‘The Secret Token: Myth, Obsession, and the Search for the Lost Colony of Roanoke’ (UPDATED)
UPDATE: I hope some of our readers have had the chance to read the great book, The Secret Token: Myth, Obsession, and the Search for the Lost Colony of Roanoke, reviewed below back in May. The review ends with the question, “Does Lawler solve the ultimate mystery of the Lost Colony, ‘the most enduring riddle of American history.’”? And with the (non-) answer, "The reader … [Read more...] about Book Review: ‘The Secret Token: Myth, Obsession, and the Search for the Lost Colony of Roanoke’ (UPDATED)
Love, Doctors and the Coronavirus (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 Love, Doctors and the Coronavirus (Cartoon)
Former Chief of Staff of Trump’s DHS blasts Trump in new Republican Voters Against Trump ad (VIDEO)
Miles Taylor, who was the Chief of Staff of Trump's Department of Homeland Security is appearing in a new Republican Voters Against Trump video. He comes out for Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden and describing Trump's presidency as "terrifying" and "actively doing damage to our security." He has also written an op-ed for the Washington Post titled: "At … [Read more...] about Former Chief of Staff of Trump’s DHS blasts Trump in new Republican Voters Against Trump ad (VIDEO)
Louis the Liquidator
Just who is this businessman cum Republican Party hack now running (or ruining) the United States Postal Service? Louis DeJoy is the retired CEO of New Breed Logistics. New Breed was sold to XPO Logistics, which now does business with the Postal Service. A lot of business: $57 million alone in 2017. DeJoy remains a multi-million dollar stockholder of XPO. The USPS ethics … [Read more...] about Louis the Liquidator
The Nazi buildings being turned into luxury properties across Germany
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)