Embed from Getty Images Special Counsel Robert Mueller has finished his investigation of Russian meddling in the 2016 Presidential election and Attorney General William Barr has sent a letter to Congress informing them that the report has been received. Special counsel Robert S. Mueller III has submitted a confidential report to Attorney General William P. Barr, marking … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Mueller has completed his investigation and delivered his report
GREAT MUSIC – Chapter 39
For this music’s article I am jumping ahead a century or so, to an era of American music that is now known as “standards”. This is the music my parents loved and I would occasionally find them dancing to the music in the kitchen. I am picking two musical pieces to illustrate what are now known as musical standards. The first is “Misty” a song written by Erroll Garner in … [Read more...] about GREAT MUSIC – Chapter 39
Sixteen Years after the Start of the Iraq War, Its Legacy and Questions Continue
Today marks the 16th anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. Since Washington is preoccupied with the “imminent” release of the Mueller report (“like waiting for a baby”), there may not be as many analyses and post mortems of this monumental failure in U.S. foreign policy – and of its legacy -- as during previous anniversaries. But one thing is certain, the legacy … [Read more...] about Sixteen Years after the Start of the Iraq War, Its Legacy and Questions Continue
Cartoon: Trump and Decency
Beto-mania: the reality and the limits
TATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Whatever anyone says about Beto O'Rourke in the coming months, no one will ever accuse him of lacking enthusiasm. Here's how the always-energetic, always-sunny presidential candidate in shirtsleeves and a ball cap began his speech to a packed hall at the Penn State student union on Tuesday: "It's so great to come in late at night in absolute … [Read more...] about Beto-mania: the reality and the limits
Are we entering the age of ‘hack back’?
By DAVID IGNATIUS Washington Post Writers Group WASHINGTON -- When the debris settles after special counsel Robert Mueller completes his investigation into Russian hacking of the 2016 presidential election, America will still be left with the underlying problem that triggered the probe in the first place -- the threat of malicious cyberattacks against political parties, … [Read more...] about Are we entering the age of ‘hack back’?
Livestreamed massacre means it’s time to shut down Facebook Live
Facebook Live can be fun – or really scary. I'm friday/Shutterstock.com Jennifer Grygiel, Syracuse University When word broke that the massacre in New Zealand was livestreamed on Facebook, I immediately thought of Robert Godwin Sr. In 2017, Godwin was murdered in Cleveland, Ohio, and initial reports indicated that the attacker streamed it on Facebook … [Read more...] about Livestreamed massacre means it’s time to shut down Facebook Live
Devin Nunes is having a cow
WASHINGTON -- It is rare that a leader takes the bull by the horns and corrals support for a cause in which all Americans have a steak. I'm not referring to Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang's cutting-edge decision to oppose circumcision, though voters may reward his foresight in defense of foreskin. No, today I celebrate Rep. Devin Nunes of California, top … [Read more...] about Devin Nunes is having a cow
The best book on A Christmas Carol and its adaptations
Review by Doug Gibson If you are A Christmas Carol fanatic, like me, who reads Dickens' novella every year and watches seven or eight film versions of Ebenezer Scrooge's ghostly visitations every year between Thanksgiving and Christmas ... you have found Nirvana. It's "A Christmas Carol and its Adaptations: Dickens's Story on Screen and Television," by Fred Guida, … [Read more...] about The best book on A Christmas Carol and its adaptations
Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: How Would Jesus Tweet?
OF RELATED INTEREST: --Aides struggle to see strategy in Trump’s Conway, McCain fights --Cindy McCain tweets aggressive message she received about Sen. John McCain, Meghan McCain --Trump's frequent and erratic tweeting has apparently defanged his Twitter account Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation’s most prominent cartoon artists for his outstanding work as … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: How Would Jesus Tweet?
I Am Not a Dog Brush
(Update: A day after posting this piece I searched my name and the problem has been fixed in America! I am no longer a Dog Brush on their American search engine! Their Canada search still doesn't recognize my existence. Oh well, it is a start! Thank you Amazon and thanks to the power of social media.) Amazon is convinced that I am a Dog Brush. If you don’t believe me, just … [Read more...] about I Am Not a Dog Brush
The Conway Mood Killer (Cartoon, Column and Video)
It’s kind of unusual in the new normal that George Conway is a Republican who is still a Republican and not a member of the Trump cult, as the guy is a fierce critic of Donald Trump. What’s even more unusual is that he’s married to Kellyanne Conway, an adviser to Trump on his payroll. George has gone after Trump several times in the past, most recently this weekend after … [Read more...] about The Conway Mood Killer (Cartoon, Column and Video)
Silence on Antisemitism Can No Longer be Accepted
Embed from Getty Images There was a brief time, in the aftermath of World War II, when antisemitism receded into the darkest corners of society, drowned out by the overwhelming horror of the Holocaust. Sadly, we appear to be nearing the end of an era. No longer taboo, bigots are now literally parading their Jew hatred in colorful precision on the main roads of cities … [Read more...] about Silence on Antisemitism Can No Longer be Accepted
Trump’s unrealistic promises to the Rust Belt may haunt him
By DAVID IGNATIUS Washington Post Writers Group WASHINGTON -- When General Motors idled its auto plant in Lordstown, Ohio, this month, President Trump adopted a familiar strategy: He issued a nasty string of tweets blaming other people and promised, in effect, that he would restore the past. Trump's angry, backward-looking approach may still appeal to some Rust Belt … [Read more...] about Trump’s unrealistic promises to the Rust Belt may haunt him
Entitlement and the College Admissions Scandal
The college admissions cheating scandal uncovered recently is a prime example of how entitled Americans think and act when they desire a particular objective. The special educational benefits their money provided were not enough of an advantage for these parents who wanted to be certain their children would be admitted to elite colleges. Thus, bending or breaking the rules, … [Read more...] about Entitlement and the College Admissions Scandal
Cartoon: Trump at McCain grave
Trump is right. This is a witch hunt!
WASHINGTON -- President Trump is right. This is a witch hunt. Monday morning, he used the term for the 261st time as president (according to the Factba.se database), this time tweeting: "50% of Americans AGREE that Robert Mueller's investigation is a Witch Hunt." On a weekend of rage directed at late senator John McCain, "Saturday Night Live," Fox News and many others, … [Read more...] about Trump is right. This is a witch hunt!
Christchurch mosque shootings must end New Zealand’s innocence about right-wing terrorism
Members of the Armed Offenders Squad push back members of the public following a shooting at the Masjid Al Noor mosque in Christchurch. AAP/Martin Hunter, CC BY-SA Paul Spoonley, Massey University Mosques across New Zealand remain closed and police presence is strong, following a terrorist attack at two mosques in central Christchurch on Friday. … [Read more...] about Christchurch mosque shootings must end New Zealand’s innocence about right-wing terrorism
A Man Comes In Out of the Weeds
Jay Inslee is the Governor of Washington, and he’s running for President. He deserves serious consideration. He’s a Climate Change Warrior. It’s his one issue, and he knows it well. He’s in the weeds on it, and he can go high when FEPOTUS goes low. Not only that. He can explain it in a way that even a Luddite Real Estate Salesman can understand. Inslee has the kind of game … [Read more...] about A Man Comes In Out of the Weeds