by David Skale What is AB-5? AB-5 is a California law that requires most independent contractors to become employees by those who hire them. Why is AB-5 bad? Many businesses cannot afford the added costs of up to 40% required when hiring an employee. Thus, AB-5 is bad for business. Many independent workers lose their freedom when they are forced to become … [Read more...] about AB5 kills jobs in California, making products and services harder to find and more expensive
Political ads call out Trump’s golfing amid rising death rates (VIDEOS)
Donald Trump was one of the most vocal critics of Barack Obama's golfing, which became a major political mantra among many Republicans and on Fox News. It has not gone unnoticed by cartoonists and comedians that Trump is far exceeding Obama's golfing but for some strange reason Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity and other GOPers seem to be silent. Trump's golfing during the … [Read more...] about Political ads call out Trump’s golfing amid rising death rates (VIDEOS)
Count Dracula on the big screen
Review by Doug Gibson While reading a BearManor Media book on the vampire film, "Son of Dracula," there was a quote from a book title, "Count Dracula Goes to the Movies: Stoker's Novel Adapted," McFarland, 2017, by Lyndon W. Joslin. The title hooked me and I grabbed a review PDF copy from McFarland. In the forward, Joslin accurately explains that film is a distinct medium … [Read more...] about Count Dracula on the big screen
The Resilience Antitidote
Dr. Michael Mantell recalls hearing that a well-adjusted person is one who makes the same mistake twice without getting nervous. What’s the secret? The link is what you think, of course. And Mantell claims the right mindset brings the secret out into the public: it’s resilience. And if you are fortunate enough to live in San Diego, with it’s glorious weather, beaches, parks, … [Read more...] about The Resilience Antitidote
A Memorial Day Like None Other
This Memorial Day is probably unlike any other Memorial Day we have ever observed. Of course, as every other Memorial Day, “It Is All About Honoring and Remembering” the men and women who have given it all for our country, for us, in military service – and we do. But on a day when the coronavirus death toll in our nation quickly and inexorably approaches the grim … [Read more...] about A Memorial Day Like None Other
New York Times Runs 1,000 names of coronavirus victims on its front page.
The New York Times devoted it's print edition's entire front pageor by listing the names of 1,000 coronavirus victims. It would need 99 more pages to run them all. Recent reports say some 36,000 deaths could have been avoided if the Trump administration had acted sooner. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo reflected many when he said this: ""Who knew the virus was already here … [Read more...] about New York Times Runs 1,000 names of coronavirus victims on its front page.
America Achieves Herd Inanity
Dear Posterity: You won't believe this when you read about it in the history books, so let me assure you, it actually happened. Trump created a false dichotomy and ordered churches open today, as "essential" -- just like meat packing plants and their workers. Yes, it was pandering to the evangelical "base." Behind Trump's demand to reopen churches: Slipping poll numbers … [Read more...] about America Achieves Herd Inanity
Facing firestorm, Biden recants black Trump voters ‘ain’t black’ remark
Washington (AFP) - White House hopeful Joe Biden apologized Friday for telling a black radio host that African-Americans "ain't black" if they are unsure who to support in November's election, sparking accusations of racism.The Democratic Party's presumptive nominee to challenge President Donald Trump made the remark during a spirited and sometimes contentious interview with … [Read more...] about Facing firestorm, Biden recants black Trump voters ‘ain’t black’ remark
Goodbye, Mary (A Coronavirus Tragedy)
This is the most difficult article I have ever had to write. It is very personal and heartbreaking but I think instructive of the complicated life we all lead. I have had a friend, yes female, for almost 51 years. 5 decades ago, Mary and her husband John and their 3 young boys lived 2 blocks away from us in Minneapolis. Mary’s husband John worked in the same department as I did … [Read more...] about Goodbye, Mary (A Coronavirus Tragedy)
Outrage in Hong Kong as China pushes security law
Hong Kong (AFP) - Pro-democracy campaigners in Hong Kong vowed Friday to take to the streets in protest over what they said was China's fiercest assault on the city's treasured autonomy with its move to impose a security law.The proposal for the legislation -- expected to ban treason, subversion and sedition -- was introduced into China's rubber-stamp parliament at the opening … [Read more...] about Outrage in Hong Kong as China pushes security law
Uncle Will and the Fitzgerald Curse a rare part of John D. Fitzgerald’s western trilogy
Review and musings by Doug Gibson The late Utah-born author John D. Fitzgerald is certainly not a household name, but many of his books, primarily the youth fiction "The Great Brain" series, are both recalled and loved by I'd wager millions. In the 1950's, long before he started "The Great Brain" books, he wrote "Papa Married a Mormon," a major best seller. (Our review is … [Read more...] about Uncle Will and the Fitzgerald Curse a rare part of John D. Fitzgerald’s western trilogy
TRUMP IS PREPARING TO YELL ‘FRAUD!’ IF HE LOSES IN NOVEMBER
The Trump-fueled pandemic has already claimed 94,000 American lives. And six months from now, the pandemic-fueled election may well wreak havoc with what’s left of American democracy. Every time Trump opens his big mouth, that dire November scenario seems more likely. As more states prepare for universal mail balloting – understandably, they don’t want citizens to risk their … [Read more...] about TRUMP IS PREPARING TO YELL ‘FRAUD!’ IF HE LOSES IN NOVEMBER
Lindsey Graham’s opponents release ad using his own words against him (VIDEO)
A new ad released by South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham's opponents is basically a bunch of clips underscoring how Graham has gone from best-bud-of-John-McCain to Trump surrogate. If Graham ever appeared on Mount Rushmore they've have to put up two faces. It never fails to amaze how he totally jettisoned his old brand as a more independent McCain type Republican to one … [Read more...] about Lindsey Graham’s opponents release ad using his own words against him (VIDEO)
Trump touted drug shows NO coronavirus benefit, raises death risk: study
Paris (AFP) - A study of nearly 100,000 coronavirus patients has shown no benefit in treating them with anti-viral drugs hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine and even increased the likelihood of them dying in hospital.Hydroxychloroquine is normally used to treat arthritis but pronouncement from public figures including US President Donald Trump -- who announced this week he is … [Read more...] about Trump touted drug shows NO coronavirus benefit, raises death risk: study
Crip Camp (Netflix Documentary)
There is an amazing new documentary on Netflix that is definitely worth watching. It is called “Crip Camp” about a summer camp open only to those kids with disabilities. I attended a similar summer camp in Minnesota, called Camp Courage, when I was a kid, open only to those with disabilities. The whole idea behind these kind of summer camps was to provide an environment for … [Read more...] about Crip Camp (Netflix Documentary)
Trump’s Coronavirus Performance Through the Eyes of Political Cartoonists
Millions of words have been said and written on how Trump has handled the biggest health crisis to hit the nation in more than a century. To adequately summarize the dismal results thus far, would take another few thousand words. While the saying “a picture is worth a thousand words” is true in many cases, today’s political cartoons, when done well, can convey ideas so … [Read more...] about Trump’s Coronavirus Performance Through the Eyes of Political Cartoonists
Trump says he won’t close the country if second wave of coronavirus hits
Donald Trump says the won't close the country if a second wave of coronavirus hits. CNBC: President Donald Trump said “we are not closing our country” if the U.S. is hit by a second wave of coronavirus infections. “People say that’s a very distinct possibility, it’s standard,” Trump said when asked about a second wave during a tour of a Ford factory in Michigan. “We … [Read more...] about Trump says he won’t close the country if second wave of coronavirus hits
American billionaires got $434 billion richer during the pandemic
Guess who benefited the most during the pandemic? Forbes: America’s billionaires saw their fortunes soar by $434 billion during the U.S. lockdown between mid-March and mid-May, according to a new report. Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg had the biggest gains, with Bezos adding $34.6 billion to his wealth and Zuckerberg adding $25 billion, according to … [Read more...] about American billionaires got $434 billion richer during the pandemic
Guest Editorial: The Obamagate fake out: Bill Barr helps write the GOP’s ‘cry corruption’ playbook
Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain. Attorney General Bill Barr — who famously whitewashed the Mueller report ahead of time and who just two weeks ago dropped the Justice Department’s case against Michael Flynn — isn’t suddenly practicing objectivity.At a press conference Monday, Barr addressed U.S. Attorney John Durham’s review of FBI behavior in its investigation … [Read more...] about Guest Editorial: The Obamagate fake out: Bill Barr helps write the GOP’s ‘cry corruption’ playbook
Right-Wing Tribalism Seems Implacable
One would have thought that the Covid 19 pandemic would have brought Americans together, given all the death, suffering and comparison to a war. Instead it has merely exacerbated the partisan divide between the left and the right. The right simply disregards scientific and medical information and advice and is now aggressively trying to open up the country, notwithstanding the … [Read more...] about Right-Wing Tribalism Seems Implacable