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
GREAT MUSIC – Chapter 60
Don’t get whiplash but this week we are heading to the opposite end of the musical spectrum from last week’s rock and roll song. This week we are featuring a piece of music written by the American composer, Samuel Barber. Barber was born in 1910 and grew up in West Chester, Pennsylvania in a comfortable musical family. While his father was a doctor, his mother was a pianist … [Read more...] about GREAT MUSIC – Chapter 60
Blind Justice (Cartoon)
Sundance 2020: Crip Camp
Everybody deserves to have their story told. No matter your race or ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity, your ability or disability. Crip Camp is one of those stories. Directed by James LeBrecht and Nicole Newman, this documentary is an account of pivotal moments within the disability rights movement, taking place through the 1970s and 1980s. It picks up … [Read more...] about Sundance 2020: Crip Camp
A HILL TO DIE ON
“When I die, I want to die like my grandfather who died peacefully in his sleep. Not screaming like all the passengers in his car." - Will Rogers Dear Senator Cory Gardner (R) CO: I implore you to vote to convict Donald Trump in the Senate. To permit this impeached president to remain in office is not only an act that gravely threatens our democracy, it is a vivid display … [Read more...] about A HILL TO DIE ON
Saying Trump did ‘nothing wrong,’ White House opens Senate defense
Washington (AFP) - White House lawyers began presenting their defense of Donald Trump at his historic Senate impeachment trial on Saturday, saying the president had done nothing wrong in his dealings ... … [Read more...] about Saying Trump did ‘nothing wrong,’ White House opens Senate defense
An Egg Balanced At Roof’s Apex
Emotional Schiff Speech Goes Viral, Delighting the Left and Enraging the Right Sheryl Gay Stolberg / New York Times "But here, right is supposed to matter. It's what's made us the greatest nation on earth. No constitution can protect us if right doesn't matter any more. And you know, you can't trust this president to do what's right for this country" ... For this … [Read more...] about An Egg Balanced At Roof’s Apex