OF RELATED INTEREST: --The Republicans have become the party of Russia. This makes me sick. --The Russification of the Republican Party --Republicans Are Knowingly Using Putin’s Talking Points to Defend Trump 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 … [Read more...] about What “GOP” means (Mike Peters Guest Cartoon)
The four-part threshold test for impeachment and removal of President Donald Trump
There is a four-part threshold test for impeachment and removal of President Donald Trump. This test was established in the Andrew Johnson impeachment case and has helped guide the Nixon and Clinton cases as well. The test is both political and legal in nature, and very difficult to pass. If the House impeachment managers substantively meet the four-part test and the … [Read more...] about The four-part threshold test for impeachment and removal of President Donald Trump
Egotism in Sports: The Boz (1984-1989)
If there ever were a person in sports with a super-sized ego, that person was Brian Bosworth. He played linebacker for the University of Oklahoma's football team from Fall 1984 to December 1986. Barry Switzer was the head coach at the time, which meant that Bosworth could be unbridled off the field, and unbridled he was. Granted, Bosworth was very good at playing … [Read more...] about Egotism in Sports: The Boz (1984-1989)
Book details comedy shorts of Thelma Todd with ZaSu Pitts, Patsy Kelly
Review by Doug Gibson With old comedy shorts, most are unknown to the average viewed (but not the genre fan). With the Hal Roach comedy shorts, Laurel and Hardy and Our Gang have become iconic. There were others, of course, as popular nearly 90 years ago. Film authority James L. Neibaur recently penned "The Hal Roach Comedy Shorts of Thelma Todd, ZaSu Pitts and Patsy … [Read more...] about Book details comedy shorts of Thelma Todd with ZaSu Pitts, Patsy Kelly
Great Music – Chapter 58
For those of you who have not been living on the far side of the Moon, it’s fairly obvious that the day after Thanksgiving, America becomes 100% consumed with Christmas. That’s okay in my book and even I welcome its entrance. I’ve always considered myself to be a spiritual person, much more so than religious; Religions get all tangled up in rules about the best way, or the only … [Read more...] about Great Music – Chapter 58
India’s plan to identify ‘illegal immigrants’ could get some Muslims declared ‘foreign’
All voting-age Indians may soon be asked to submit government-issued ID to prove citizenship. That may be a challenge for women, religious minorities and members of oppressed castes. AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh Haimanti Roy, University of Dayton The Indian government will soon ask its 870 million voting-age citizens for documentation that they are … [Read more...] about India’s plan to identify ‘illegal immigrants’ could get some Muslims declared ‘foreign’
On Trump Tariffs on Argentina and Brazil
Former World Bank economist Ted Bauman offers this take on President Donald Trump's vow restore tariffs on all steel and aluminum shipped to the U.S. from Brazil and Argentina. His thoughts: **President Trump has clearly never taken — or didn't pass — Economics 101. He gets a failing grade on three counts in his latest tariff actions against Brazil and … [Read more...] about On Trump Tariffs on Argentina and Brazil
Three Things the House Trump-Ukraine Impeachment Inquiry Report Accomplished
The House Trump-Ukraine Impeachment Inquiry Report released today accomplished three things. 1. It summarized the testimony taken over the last few weeks about Trump's efforts to extort Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky to announce on CNN an "investigation" into the Bidens in return for receipt of Congressionally authorized defense aid. 2. It detailed the extensive … [Read more...] about Three Things the House Trump-Ukraine Impeachment Inquiry Report Accomplished
Pelosi: House will start drafting impeachment charges since Trump “leaves us no choice but to act”
House Majority Leader Nancy Pelosi announced today that she's asked House Democrats to start drafting articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump because he "leaves us no choice but to act." "Sadly, but with confidence and humility ... today I am asking our chairmen to proceed with articles of impeachment," Pelosi said. "The facts are uncontested," she … [Read more...] about Pelosi: House will start drafting impeachment charges since Trump “leaves us no choice but to act”
Trump’s Tendential Temper Tantrum
You have to read it to believe it: Trump calls Trudeau ‘two-faced’, cancels press conference and leaves Nato summit early after video of world leaders making fun of him Jon Sharman / The Independent Donald Trump has reacted furiously to footage of world leaders apparently making fun of him, calling Justin Trudeau “two-faced” then cancelling a press conference and cutting … [Read more...] about Trump’s Tendential Temper Tantrum
A ONE-WAY TRIP TO PALOOKAVILLE
The desire to stand for something can easily be eclipsed by the decision to stand for anything. This describes America’s Republican Party and the voters who support its policies. Today’s release of the House Impeachment Inquiry Report is a resounding repudiation of a criminal president whose actions before he took office and during his presidency represent the low-water mark of … [Read more...] about A ONE-WAY TRIP TO PALOOKAVILLE
Putin Puppets (Cartoon)
Captain Combover and the Coefficient of Fiction
Barr doesn't accept key inspector general finding about FBI's Russia investigation Washington Post — Attorney General William P. Barr has told associates he disagrees with the Justice Department's inspector general on one of the key findings in an upcoming report — that the FBI had enough information … Future president John Adams concluded his defense of the Boston … [Read more...] about Captain Combover and the Coefficient of Fiction
My “connection” to the Irishman
by Jay Johnson I have told this story many times over dinner conversation. My friends know it as my “Mafia Story”. I never thought I would write about it, but if Scorsese can make a movie about it... I figure I am safe to tell my tale because most of the principals of the story have died. It is not the whole saga. Strange things associated with this event in my life … [Read more...] about My “connection” to the Irishman
What’s the value of your dog’s life, and why it matters
Your lovable dog has a value of about $10,000, researchers suggest. Javier Brosch/Shutterstock.comr Simon F. Haeder, Pennsylvania State University; Deven Carlson, University of Oklahoma, and Joe Ripberger, University of Oklahoma Americans love their pets, spending more than US$70 billion last year on their beloved companions. This far exceeds the $7 … [Read more...] about What’s the value of your dog’s life, and why it matters
America Needs Literature to Explain the Donald Trump Phenomenon
By Peter C. Herman As she has done for the last three years, New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd gives over her space on Thanksgiving to her conservative brother, Kevin, who this year tells us why he supports Donald Trump. The reasons are what we’ve come to expect from someone pickled in the Fox News ethos. Liberals “sneer” at religious conservatives. He is thrilled … [Read more...] about America Needs Literature to Explain the Donald Trump Phenomenon
Hope House Austin: Still Serving, Still in Need
Tuesday, December 3, is “Giving Tuesday,” a day – a movement – to encourage people to do good, to generously give to the less fortunate among us especially as we approach the Christmas holiday season. Three years ago, I wrote about a wonderful organization, the Hope House of Austin, Texas: Who they are, what they do and what they need. “Who they are” and “what they do” … [Read more...] about Hope House Austin: Still Serving, Still in Need
Hurtling to the point of no-return on climate change: UN’s Guterres
“The point of no-return is no longer over the horizon. It is in sight and hurtling towards us… We are in a deep hole, and we are still digging. Soon it will be too deep to escape,“ said UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres ahead of a preparatory climate change conference in Madrid starting Monday. Sounding very loud alarm bells, he said the global community should ensure … [Read more...] about Hurtling to the point of no-return on climate change: UN’s Guterres
Ukraine or Russia? (Cartoon)
Syria military presence risks US credibility with world community
President Donald Trump has rapidly, and without warning to allies or even his own officials, shifted U.S. foreign policy in Syria. AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta David Banks, American University School of International Service President Donald Trump’s decisions to withdraw U.S. troops from northern Syria – and then to send them back into action – has … [Read more...] about Syria military presence risks US credibility with world community