From ABC News: Donald Trump became only the third president in U.S. history to be impeached when the House on Wednesday approved an article accusing him of abuse of power. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the historic and mostly party-line vote, 230-197, making it official and setting up a Senate trial in January. Democrats then led the House in approving a second … [Read more...] about TRUMP IMPEACHED!
If, Mitch, this is a POLITICAL process …
UPDATED BELOW Then, one ought to applaud the political pragmatism of this potential strategy: Some House Democrats push Pelosi to withhold impeachment articles, delay Senate trial Mike DeBonis / Washington Post — A group of House Democrats is pushing Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other leaders to withhold the articles of impeachment against President Trump that are … [Read more...] about If, Mitch, this is a POLITICAL process …
IT’S IMPEACHMENT DAY
Embed from Getty Images The House of Representatives has begun its historic day of deliberations which is likely to end in President Donald Trump being the third President in American history to have been impeached. It could well end in a "split screen" TV moment: where votes are cast on impeachment while Donald Trump appears at a campaign rally reacting to it. Acquittal … [Read more...] about IT’S IMPEACHMENT DAY
UN Racketeering?
The UN's goal isn't just to slow down the warming of planet Earth (which is inevitable). The UN also has the goal of getting money from developed nations. From the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change: "Article 9 of the Paris Agreement stipulates that developed country Parties shall provide financial resources to assist developing country Parties with … [Read more...] about UN Racketeering?
A Showstopping Christmas Song to Start Off Your Day: Liza Minelli and Cyril Ritchard “Ding A Ling”
Start off your Christmas season with PIZZAZZ. And to help you out: So here...for a special holiday treat...is a RARE find: a "lost" Christmas song showstopper, from a 1965 ABC TV one-shot network airing of an original musical about Red Riding Hood. In this zippy holiday song, you'll see a young Liza Minnelli playing Red Riding Hood dancing with the great Cyril Ritchard … [Read more...] about A Showstopping Christmas Song to Start Off Your Day: Liza Minelli and Cyril Ritchard “Ding A Ling”
Bag of Sh/ Soot
From so many lies, covered in soot but still waving melted guns, he shot himself in the 'get away foot' and blamed others for being done-- in. Confused aim, shot his arm so could only wave one, a modern day 'love the bomb' more than peace, reeling and veering in smoking circles, stunned, making more mess though wishing all tumult cease. Not really... it … [Read more...] about Bag of Sh/ Soot
UN’s Guterres offers hope for refugees but it’s an uphill struggle
The world’s first Global Refugee Forum sponsored by the United Nations tried to bring hope today to the more than 70 million people displaced by war, conflict, and persecution, including over 25 million refugees who have fled to foreign countries. In opening remarks, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said the world “cannot afford to abandon refugees to hopelessness”. … [Read more...] about UN’s Guterres offers hope for refugees but it’s an uphill struggle
Putin and the GOP (Cartoon)
Israel is still in the Twilight zone
I think many of you are aware that Israel’s second national this year has ended in a total stalemate. While Likud and the Blue and White party split the national vote, neither party on their own can bring in enough of the smaller parties to reach a majority of 61 seats in the Knesset. There was a big push for Likud and Blue and White to form a coalition government. Between the … [Read more...] about Israel is still in the Twilight zone
Murdering the Rule of Law
December 16: Birthday of Ludwig van Beethoven, of Arthur C. Clarke and Philip K. Dick. We begin with William Webster, former US Federal Judge and FBI Director under Carter and Reagan: I Headed the F.B.I. and C.I.A. There's a Dire Threat to the Country I Love. William Webster / New York Times ... The country can ill afford to have a chief law enforcement officer dispute … [Read more...] about Murdering the Rule of Law
Senate GOP Making Same Mistake As House Democrats
I was previously critical of the way House Democrats handled the impeachment process because I felt they gave ammunition to the GOP by seeming to be high handed about things. It seemed to me (and still does) that since they know they have the votes they could provide a very open process that would give the GOP no room to claim bias or unfairness. For example when the … [Read more...] about Senate GOP Making Same Mistake As House Democrats
“Impeach!” They Write
In a damning, nearly 1,600-word editorial, simply yet powerfully titled “Impeach,” the New York Times Editorial Board lays out the case for the impeachment of Donald J. Trump for abusing the power of his office “by strong-arming Ukraine, a vulnerable ally, holding up hundreds of millions of dollars in military aid until it agreed to help him influence the 2020 election by … [Read more...] about “Impeach!” They Write
In impeachment spotlight, dueling views of professionalism appear
To some, White House aide Jennifer Williams and Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman are impartial truth-tellers; to others, they are power-hungry bureaucrats. AP Photo/Andrew Harnik Michael J. Brown, Rochester Institute of Technology Impeachment hearings have thrust a handful of public servants into the spotlight, where competing ideas about government … [Read more...] about In impeachment spotlight, dueling views of professionalism appear
PUTIN AND TRUMP (Cartoon)
Beware of Misleading Records
What is wrong with the following headline? Answer: It doesn't state which record the UN is referring to. So, which record is it? Answer: the instrumental temperature record, a.k.a. the record made with the use of thermometers. From Nature Communications: "The geological record and simulations of past climate provide scientists with the opportunity to … [Read more...] about Beware of Misleading Records
A Review of Mrs. Doubtfire at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre
Loud, long, sustained, relentless laughter might best describe The 5th Avenue Theatre’s opening night of the new Broadway bound musical Mrs. Doubtfire. Last night’s show clearly demonstrated that this Seattle production is simply on an on-ramp to what appears to be a very successful Broadway run, or at least future Tony nominations. I know I might be putting the cart before the … [Read more...] about A Review of Mrs. Doubtfire at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre
In Memoriam: Shaun Mullen, Vietnam embedded Reporter, Writer for The Moderate Voice
[Click on the image to make it larger] Dear Friends, I just now received a message here in the middle of the night at 2:20 am, that our dear Shaun Mullen, writer extraordinaire, has walked onward suddenly-- yesterday. I spoke with Shaun often and as recently as last week and he was in fine fettle, filled with dreams and ideas and working away. And yet... we who are … [Read more...] about In Memoriam: Shaun Mullen, Vietnam embedded Reporter, Writer for The Moderate Voice
SCOTUS sells US out
Pete Williams / NBC News: Supreme Court agrees to consider whether Trump's tax records should be released — By granting review of these cases now, the justices made it possible for them to be heard during the current court term. — WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Friday to hear President Donald Trump's appeal … The Supreme Court waited a day so as not to plop … [Read more...] about SCOTUS sells US out
Trump’s Impeachment Hearings: An Immigrant ‘Strikes the Last Word’
On Thursday the House Judiciary Committee reconvened to approve or reject two Articles of Impeachment against the 45th president of the United States, charging Donald John Trump, the – according to Republicans -- “noble anti-corruption fighter” with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. The debate went far into the night, with Republicans introducing amendments galore … [Read more...] about Trump’s Impeachment Hearings: An Immigrant ‘Strikes the Last Word’
Super Bowl Rings
One Sunday evening during the mid 1990s, I attended a service taking place at my little church. A few minutes before the service started, I slipped into a pew that was second from the front. In the pew in front of me sat a well-dressed visitor who was to be that night's guest speaker. The visitor stretched his arms across his pew, which allowed me to see a ring that he was … [Read more...] about Super Bowl Rings