Vanity Fair's Gabriel Sherman (one of my favorite journalists) reports that Donald Trump is increasingly desperate and down about his nosediving poll numbers. So much so that he called one of his Fox News unofficial advisors, Tucker Carlson, and asked Carlson (who some GOPers now say is arousing interest as a Presidential candidate in 2024) what he should do. Here's part of … [Read more...] about Report: Trump “Desperate, Despondent” As Poll Numbers Nosedive
‘Today is a long time coming’: Jeffrey Epstein victims cheer arrest of Ghislaine Maxwell
MIAMI — Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged madam, Ghislaine Maxwell, has been arrested by federal authorities and is in the custody of federal authorities. She was arrested Thursday morning in a residence in the small town of Bradford, New Hampshire.The British socialite allegedly helped procure girls for the financier, who died in August 2019 in a jail cell after being arrested himself … [Read more...] about ‘Today is a long time coming’: Jeffrey Epstein victims cheer arrest of Ghislaine Maxwell
Line Ups Today (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 Line Ups Today (Cartoon)
A summer of protest, unemployment and presidential politics – welcome to 1932
The Bonus Army stages a demonstration at the empty Capitol on July 2, 1932. Underwood and Underwood, photographers; Library of Congress James N. Gregory, University of Washington An election looms. An unpopular president wrestles with historic unemployment rates. Demonstrations erupt in hundreds of locations. The president deploys Army units to … [Read more...] about A summer of protest, unemployment and presidential politics – welcome to 1932
The Russian Bounty Outrage: Will Republicans Grow a Spine? (UPDATES)
[Please read the added CODA at bottom] UPDATES: The New York Times: Afghan Contractor Handed Out Russian Cash to Kill Americans, Officials Say. A small-time businessman became a key middleman for bounties on coalition troops in Afghanistan, U.S. intelligence reports say. Friends saw him grow rich, but didn’t know how. Latest Responses by the Trump … [Read more...] about The Russian Bounty Outrage: Will Republicans Grow a Spine? (UPDATES)
Surge of dangerous COVID-19 disinformation threatens lives
We are entering a new surge of coronavirus cases — and of dangerous disinformation coming from the White House.It originally was President Trump who ignored the threat, claiming in February that the virus would disappear “like a miracle.” Now it’s Vice President Mike Pence, the head of the administration’s Coronavirus Task Force, repeatedly insisting that the surge in cases is … [Read more...] about Surge of dangerous COVID-19 disinformation threatens lives
Ken and Karen (Cartoon and Column)
If you’re on social media, that’s probably how you became aware of this story. This story started because St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson publicized the names and addresses of her constituents who had written to her about defunding the police department during a Facebook Live stream. Protesters were on their way to her house, in a rich and snooty neighborhood, to let her know … [Read more...] about Ken and Karen (Cartoon and Column)
TikTok teens and the Trump campaign: How social media amplifies political activism and threatens election integrity
President Trump’s campaign rally in Tulsa, Okla. had thousands of empty seats, thanks at least in part to the actions of teenagers who mobilized on the social media platform TikTok. AP Photo/Evan Vucci Anjana Susarla, Michigan State University The lower-than-expected attendance at President Trump’s rally in Tulsa on June 20 was attributed, at least in … [Read more...] about TikTok teens and the Trump campaign: How social media amplifies political activism and threatens election integrity
“Betrayed”: The Republican Lincoln Projects Brutal New Anti-Trump Ad
This is an utterly brutal ad by The Lincoln Project,a group of traditional conservatives who are working to defeat President Donald Trump in the 2020 Presidential election. It's called "Betrayed:" … [Read more...] about “Betrayed”: The Republican Lincoln Projects Brutal New Anti-Trump Ad
Carl Reiner dead at 98
Carl Reiner has died at the age of 98. The Hollywood actor, director and comedian - whose career spanned seven decades - passed away at his Beverley Hills home on Monday (06.29.20) night surrounded by his family, according to TMZ. His assistant Judy Nagy confirmed the death and said he died of natural causes. Carl was known for his comedy partnership with Mel Brooks and starred … [Read more...] about Carl Reiner dead at 98
European Council Starts Lifting Travel Restrictions for Residents of Some Third Countries
The Council of the European Union has just released the list of the countries for which member states should start lifting the non-essential travel restrictions at the external borders. The complete list: • Algeria • Australia • Canada • Georgia • Japan • Montenegro • Morocco • New Zealand • Rwanda • Serbia • South … [Read more...] about European Council Starts Lifting Travel Restrictions for Residents of Some Third Countries
Trump and Putin- No Backbone
America has never had a president so subservient to the leader of another nation, particularly one who is viewed as an adversary by most of our citizens. But at every opportunity that has arisen, Trump has sided with Putin and Russia rather than American intelligence agencies. Prior to Trump’s ascension to the presidency, the Republican Party was virulently anti-Russian, seeing … [Read more...] about Trump and Putin- No Backbone
The Russian bounty on US troops demands a response
When the President of the United States orders troops into a war zone, he takes on a sacred obligation to protect them with ferocity.So, it is beyond alarming to hear credible reports that President Trump did nothing after Russian intelligence officers offered Taliban fighters cash bounties to target Americans in Afghanistan, and that “several” Americans were likely killed as a … [Read more...] about The Russian bounty on US troops demands a response
Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Abortion Restrictions: Roberts Votes With Liberals
The Supreme Court nixed a Louisiana abortion law that would have left the state with just one abortion clinic. The 5 to 4 vote featured Chief Justice John Roberts, Jr. voting with the liberals. Another feature: Justice Brett Kavanaugh voted with the conservatives, an action at variance with the justification Maine Sen. Susan Collins gave for voting for Kavanaugh. This is likely … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Abortion Restrictions: Roberts Votes With Liberals
DONALD TRUMP’S BEAUTIFUL TREASON (Cartoon and Column)
Donald Trump’s administration is so inept, their coverups are often nearly as bad as the crimes. When you heard Russian President Vladimir Putin put out bounties for the Taliban to kill U.S. troops in Afghanistan and Donald Trump didn’t do anything about it except continue to invite him to the G7, and your first thought was, “How do I defend this?”, then you’ve failed as a … [Read more...] about DONALD TRUMP’S BEAUTIFUL TREASON (Cartoon and Column)
Trump tweets video showing supporter yell “White Power!” then deletes it after uproar.
President Donald Trump today tweeted a video in which a supporter yelled "White power!" It sparked a big backlash and the tweet was deleted. The explanation was predictable: Trump hadn't really seen or focused on that, he was focused on all the people there who support him. ETC. The New York Times' story has this subhead: "The president later deleted the tweet, which … [Read more...] about Trump tweets video showing supporter yell “White Power!” then deletes it after uproar.
Just When You Thought Things Could Not Get Worse…
It is said that “things” sound better in rhyme. Thus, I give my friend credit for his fortitude to put the truly obscene, criminal and daily “presidential” scandals in a more “palatable” form. His most recent poem, called "Trump, Barr and Flynn - Other more dangerous scandals begin," is posted later. It was written before the latest, most revolting and most treasonous … [Read more...] about Just When You Thought Things Could Not Get Worse…
The Trouble With Statues
Here's a story for you: Wilson Center [Princeton University]: Statement from The Wilson Center — The Wilson Center was chartered by Congress in 1968 as the official memorial to President Wilson. The namesake of our institution - while a visionary in international affairs - held racist views and implemented racist policies as President of Princeton University and as … [Read more...] about The Trouble With Statues
‘Chillers’ pays homage to classic horror with original fiction offerings
Review by Doug Gibson Over the long holiday weekend I immersed myself in "Chillers," a new anthology, as the cover notes, of "tales inspired by classic horror films." They've been gathered by Brad Braddock of Arcane Shadows Press, which recently released another anthology, "Bela Lugosi: The Monogramthology," which included homage fiction on the poverty-row films Bela Lugosi … [Read more...] about ‘Chillers’ pays homage to classic horror with original fiction offerings
L’Oreal to remove words like ‘whitening’ from products
Paris (AFP) - French cosmetics giant L'Oreal announced Saturday it was removing words like "whitening" from its products, against the backdrop of global anti-racism protests as big business wakes up to the issue.L'Oreal is the latest multinational after the likes of Unilever, Johnson & Johnson and Mars to respond to the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, prompted by the police … [Read more...] about L’Oreal to remove words like ‘whitening’ from products