Photo Credit: Pixabay Hazing presents a challenging problem across America's college campuses. While movies and TV programs typically depict Greek life as glamorous and filled with parties, the reality is quite different. Thousands of students suffer severe injury, while others wrack up legal charges that threaten to derail their life trajectory. Some, unfortunately, … [Read more...] about Former UTA Student Is Filing a $1 Million Lawsuit Over Hazing Charges
A CREDIBLE FOX (Cartoon, Column and Video)
The new argument on Fox News is that Donald Trump’s former national security adviser, John Bolton can’t be trusted because he’s trying to sell a book. A leak emerged from the White House that in a draft of Bolton’s upcoming book, Donald Trump told him firsthand that he was withholding military aid from Ukraine until they announced an investigation into the Bidens. The leak … [Read more...] about A CREDIBLE FOX (Cartoon, Column and Video)
75% Of Americans Want Witnesses In Senate Impeachment Trial
Three out of four registered voters support calling witnesses during the Senate impeachment trial, according to a national poll conducted by Quinnipiac University last week.Nearly all (95%) Democrats ... … [Read more...] about 75% Of Americans Want Witnesses In Senate Impeachment Trial
THE LATHE OF HEAVEN
Reality has been ruptured. The Republican Senate is a superorganism – a massive amoral jellyfish that floats in a sea of incoherence. It seeks to redefine reality with the toss of such baffling red herrings that their arguments no longer resemble thought at all. They use rhetorical card tricks - from Allan Dershowitz, with his steepled fingers and stentorian manner, arguing … [Read more...] about THE LATHE OF HEAVEN
Two Crooks Bonding
The heads of two major crime families met in Washington last week to aid each other in coming elections. The two Capo di tutti capi (boss of all bosses) were Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, the head of the Likhud crime family, who had come to meet with Donald Trump, the American head of the Republican crime family to see how they could help each other. Netanyahu had been … [Read more...] about Two Crooks Bonding
The Senate’s Make-Believe Trial of Donald Trump
In my 40 years as a lawyer, I’ve never seen a trial flout the basic requirements for fairness so brazenly. by Mitchell Zimmerman President Trump is on trial. As in a real trial, charges have been asserted: the House alleges high crimes and misdemeanors. A judge presides: Chief Justice John Roberts sits in his fine black robe at the head of the chamber. There are … [Read more...] about The Senate’s Make-Believe Trial of Donald Trump
GOP Defense (Cartoon)
BREAKING: White House formally threatens Bolton over publishing his book
The White House is now formally trying to get John Bolton to halt publication of his book, or else. CNN reports: The White House has issued a formal threat to former national security adviser John Bolton to keep him from publishing his book, "The Room Where It Happened: A White House Memoir," sources familiar with the matter tell CNN. The White House had no comment. … [Read more...] about BREAKING: White House formally threatens Bolton over publishing his book
Republicans and Impeachment (Mike Peters Guest Cartoon)
Of related interest: --Lindsey Graham abruptly cancels planned press conference in wake of John Bolton bombshell --Meadows: Republicans who break with Trump could face political repercussions Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation’s most prominent cartoon artists for his outstanding work as both a political and comic strip cartoonist. His favorite expression “WHAT … [Read more...] about Republicans and Impeachment (Mike Peters Guest Cartoon)
Don’t be fooled – most independents are partisans too
The identity that people choose most often is actually ‘independent’ – not Democratic or Republican. Victor Moussa/Shutterstock.com Christopher Devine, University of Dayton Will Donald Trump win reelection in 2020? To find out, you’d think you could just look up whether more Americans are registered as Republicans than Democrats. But the truth is, … [Read more...] about Don’t be fooled – most independents are partisans too
International Holocaust Remembrance Day: Auschwitz in pictures
Members of Yugoslav family Mandi? (Oleg, aged 11 at the time, his mother Nevenka and grandmother Olga) with Soviet soldiers in Auschwitz after the camp's liberation on January 27, 1945. Source: znaci.... … [Read more...] about International Holocaust Remembrance Day: Auschwitz in pictures
Persiflage on Parade
At the moment of Constitutional crisis, THIS appears: Ambassador Bolton, withdraw your book Fred Fleitz / Fox News — “Tune in to see Fred's exclusive interview with Laura Ingraham on ‘The Ingraham Angle’ at 10 PM ET on Fox News Channel.” — It was crushing to read weekend press reports that my friend and former boss John Bolton plans to publish a tell-all book … Right. … [Read more...] about Persiflage on Parade
Taking Aims
Find a farm-friendly, plain-talking, whip-smart, tough-minded, scrappy Midwesterner, who spit in Brett Kavanaugh's eye and who hasn't self-destructed in the Primary year of living precariously. It sounds like a candidate fit to take down the Beast of the East Room. Amy Klobuchar checks all those boxes. The New York Times, in the act of audacious equivocation, named the … [Read more...] about Taking Aims
The Holocaust: ‘So Many Stories Still to Tell’
Do you know how many Jews were killed during the Holocaust? Did you know that memories of one the ugliest chapters in human history are beginning to fade? Worse, did you know that there is an alarming rise in Holocaust denial and anti-Semitic attitudes and attacks? As we remember the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau and observe International … [Read more...] about The Holocaust: ‘So Many Stories Still to Tell’
Does impeachment need a crime? Not according to framers of the Constitution
Trump has employed the services of constitutional law expert Alan Dershowitz. Mark Wilson/Getty Images Stefanie Lindquist, Arizona State University Donald Trump’s legal and political defenders are all singing the same refrain: The president can’t be impeached; he hasn’t committed a crime. Alan Dershowitz, the constitutional lawyer now representing … [Read more...] about Does impeachment need a crime? Not according to framers of the Constitution
Does the U.S. now have an “anything goes” Presidency?
Does the United States now have an "anything goes" Presidency? The Economist makes a convincing argument that it does -- and that this will be the way the institution is redefined going forward into the 21st century. The magazine gives a bit of history on impeachment, noting for instance that not once in American history has a president been removed from office. It recounts … [Read more...] about Does the U.S. now have an “anything goes” Presidency?
Expert: China’s animal trade to bring more outbreaks
SHANGHAI: The animal-borne Sars virus 17 years ago was supposed to be a wakeup call about consuming wildlife as food, but scientists say China’s latest epidemic indicates that the practice remains wid... … [Read more...] about Expert: China’s animal trade to bring more outbreaks
Joaquin Phoenix’s lips mocked – here’s what everyone should know about cleft lip
Joaquin Phoenix won the award for outstanding performance by a male actor in a leading role for ‘Joker’ at the 26th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP Mary L. Marazita, University of Pittsburgh; Bernard J. Costello, University of Pittsburgh, and Seth M. Weinberg, University of Pittsburgh After discussing actor Joaquin … [Read more...] about Joaquin Phoenix’s lips mocked – here’s what everyone should know about cleft lip
Trump immigration clampdown may threaten Americans’ jobs, wages, economists say
Washington (AFP) - The 20-year-old San Diego bakery Con Pane Rustic Breads & Cafe went out of business this month after an audit by US authorities found immigrants working there illegally.In April, a ... … [Read more...] about Trump immigration clampdown may threaten Americans’ jobs, wages, economists say
Israel at the Crossroads
This coming Tuesday will mark the unveiling of the long awaited Kushner Mideast Peace plan. Benny Gantz, leader of the Israel Blue and White party and Bibi Netanyahu, leader of the Likud party will travel to Washington D.C. to meet with Trump and Kushner to finalize a peace between the Palestinians and Israel. The reason for meeting with both Israeli leaders is neither one or … [Read more...] about Israel at the Crossroads