Mid-westerner Marc Andreessen, 53, made his riches after a public education at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign and a stint at the University's National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA). In 1993, at NCSA, Andreessen and co-worker Eric Bina developed the first graphical browser in the U.S., Mosaic. They were public employees in the right place at the … [Read more...] about Andreessen affirms that greed drives Silicon Valley as he endorses Trump
DID TRUMP SHOOT HIMSELF IN THE FOOT?
DID TRUMP SHOOT HIMSELF IN THE FOOT? We’re a country, maybe a civilization that tends to follow leaders. Celebrity types make a fortune endorsing products. Some politicians have similar or even more influence on how we think, how we pray, how we live. Oprah, Barack Obama, Michael Jordan are three examples of people in different professions who have had an enormous … [Read more...] about DID TRUMP SHOOT HIMSELF IN THE FOOT?
What is the GOP position on abortion? Vance tries to distance from prior remarks (updated)
On Tuesday, Arkansans for Limited Government sued Arkansas secretary of state John Thurston (R) after he rejected 101,000 ballot signatures. Their ballot measure "would permit people to get abortions up until 18 weeks of pregnancy, as well as in cases of rape or incest." Currently, Arkansas bans abortion except for medical emergencies. There were enough signatures to make … [Read more...] about What is the GOP position on abortion? Vance tries to distance from prior remarks (updated)
Trump shares anti-vax conspiracy theories with Kennedy, includes fact-check
In a 98-second recording shared online by Bobby Kennedy III, Donald Trump (R) and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. (I), discussed anti-vaccine conspiracy theories. Kennedy, a "documented vaccine conspiracist and distributor of vaccine disinformation," is holding a cell phone while talking with Trump. Note: Kennedy's son later deleted the video but not before it had been discovered … [Read more...] about Trump shares anti-vax conspiracy theories with Kennedy, includes fact-check
TRUMP GOES PURE MAGA: PICKS J.D. VANCE AS VEEP
Former President Donald Trump seemingly signaled that he intends to run a campaign to whip up his base, rather than expand his coalition. In picking Ohio Senator J.D. Vance Trump for the Vice President slog Trump made it clear that his campaign will be pure MAGA. Vance is known for his (current) dark world view. Earlier in the day speculation on social media reached a … [Read more...] about TRUMP GOES PURE MAGA: PICKS J.D. VANCE AS VEEP
Donald Trump picks JD Vance as his running mate: Here’s why the Ohio senator is a smart choice
Jason Opal, McGill University Just two days after surviving a bloody assassination attempt that claimed the life of one of his supporters, Donald Trump has chosen Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his vice-presidential running mate. That’s a good move. Let’s start, though, with what Vance does not do for Trump, the former president and Republican presidential … [Read more...] about Donald Trump picks JD Vance as his running mate: Here’s why the Ohio senator is a smart choice
Irony alert: Trump’s hide (temporarily) saved by immigrant judge citing the isolated arguments of a Black man
I cannot be the only person struck by the irony that Donald J. Trump has a momentary reprieve in his stolen document case courtesy of an immigrant from Colombia (Judge Aileen Cannon) and a Black man (Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas). On July 15, Judge Cannon dismissed the Department of Justice case charging Trump with theft of classified documents. Not on the merits -- … [Read more...] about Irony alert: Trump’s hide (temporarily) saved by immigrant judge citing the isolated arguments of a Black man
TRUMP-APPOINTED JUDGE CANNON DISMISSES TRUMP CLASSIFIED DOCUMENTS CASE (UPDATED)
In a bombshell ruling, Trump-appointed District Judge Aileen Cannon has dismissed the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump. Many legal experts expect Special Counsel Jack Smith will appeal the ruling and even seek to remove her from the case. This is the latest major victory for Trump. CNN: A federal judge on Monday dismissed the … [Read more...] about TRUMP-APPOINTED JUDGE CANNON DISMISSES TRUMP CLASSIFIED DOCUMENTS CASE (UPDATED)
Trump’s raised fist is a go-to gesture with a long history of different meanings
Thomas Klassen, York University, Canada Political assassinations in the United States have a long and disturbing history. The attempted assassination of Donald Trump, who narrowly escaped death when a bullet grazed his right ear while he was speaking at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, highlights the danger of those seeking votes in a country whose … [Read more...] about Trump’s raised fist is a go-to gesture with a long history of different meanings
Attempted assassination of Trump: The long history of violence against U.S. presidents
Thomas Klassen, York University, Canada Political assassinations in the United States have a long and disturbing history. The attempted assassination of Donald Trump, who narrowly escaped death when a bullet grazed his right ear while he was speaking at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, highlights the danger of those seeking votes in a country whose … [Read more...] about Attempted assassination of Trump: The long history of violence against U.S. presidents
TRUMP SHOOTING (CARTOON) UPDATED WITH COLUMN
What are the odds that the person who advocated for the most violence over the past eight years got shot? OK, in this case…grazed in the ear. First of all, this was a horrible event. I don’t advocate violence against anyone. While I’ll satirize, I think the “dammit he missed” jokes are too far. Let the other side be vile, like when Donald Trump Jr spread conspiracy theories … [Read more...] about TRUMP SHOOTING (CARTOON) UPDATED WITH COLUMN
‘One inch from a potential civil war’ – near miss in Trump shooting is also a close call for American democracy
U.S. Secret Service agents help former President Donald Trump offstage during a rally on July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pa. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Arie Perliger, UMass Lowell With an assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024, the U.S. experienced another violent episode in its increasingly polarized … [Read more...] about ‘One inch from a potential civil war’ – near miss in Trump shooting is also a close call for American democracy
TRUMP WOUNDED IN ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT (WITH VIDEO)
Embed from Getty Images Former President Donald Trump survived what is believed to be an assassination attempt during a Saturday campaign rally - an event which immediately became politicized on social media amid a sea of conspiracy theories. This is the shooting attempt as it was seen live on TV: The Washington Post: A shooter fired multiple rounds toward … [Read more...] about TRUMP WOUNDED IN ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT (WITH VIDEO)
A gender divide: look who’s not calling for Biden to step down
Forbes published a list of 19 Congressional Democrats (out of 213 in the House and 47 in the Senate). Such a huge movement! Seven (7.3) percent! What's more intriging to me: only three of the 19 are women and all were elected in 2022: Reps. Angie Craig (MN), Brittany Pettersen (CO) and Hillary Scholten (MI). Four times as many -- at least 80 -- Democratic politicians … [Read more...] about A gender divide: look who’s not calling for Biden to step down
Meta lifts restrictions on Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts as Silicon Valley continues normalizing the abnormal
Donald Trump can now make posts on Facebook and Instagram without strict penalties for rules infractions, according to Axios. According to Meta, the change is intended “to ensure parity among presidential candidates leading up to the 2024 election.” Joe Biden has never had his posting privileges cancelled. In January 2023, the company lifted its prohibition on Trump’s … [Read more...] about Meta lifts restrictions on Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts as Silicon Valley continues normalizing the abnormal
It’s 2020 all over again. GOP escalates claims of election fraud with no receipts.
A rightwing Republican National Convention sponsor and author of Project 2025 is accusing President Joe Biden of planning a coup. There is a “0% chance of a free and fair election,” according to Mike Howell, executive director of the Oversight Project at the Heritage Foundation. The effort was designed to muddy the waters over the threat to the 2024 election posed by … [Read more...] about It’s 2020 all over again. GOP escalates claims of election fraud with no receipts.
Trump: ‘unfit to lead’ and ‘patently unfit’
Both the New York Times and Los Angeles Times editorial boards have warned voters about re-electing Trump. Neither called for him to stand down, however. Two weeks ago, NYT threw a dagger at Biden that has triggered a pile-on of hand-wringing among the political pundit class. Those headlines -- and requests for comment -- triggered the equivalent of a public food fight … [Read more...] about Trump: ‘unfit to lead’ and ‘patently unfit’
News that brings a smile: IRS collects $1 billion from past-due millionaires
President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act gave the IRS funds to “pursue high-income, high-wealth individuals who have failed to pay recognized tax debt." They’ve recovered more than $1,000,000,000. The crackdown on back taxes focused on: Taxpayers must make “more than $1 million in income” annually and Taxpayer back taxes that meet or exceed … [Read more...] about News that brings a smile: IRS collects $1 billion from past-due millionaires
QOTD: Chaos
— Kevin Kruse on the Democratic crisis of confidence by Aaron Ruper, Public Notice … [Read more...] about QOTD: Chaos
ALL THE NEWS THAT’S FIT TO PRINT????
ALL THE NEWS THAT’S FIT TO PRINT???? Wonderful while it was true. The New York Times. It isn’t what it used to be. For example the Magazine on Sunday was a treasure. It was a whole day reading and discovering. It was a publication that served three purposes: A trade Magazine, a national Magazine and a local Magazine. Brands could be made by advertising there. It had … [Read more...] about ALL THE NEWS THAT’S FIT TO PRINT????