WASHINGTON -- There's understandable delight over the name of a company run by one of Rudy Giuliani's Ukraine-connected buddies arrested last week for allegedly laundering money into Donald Trump's political efforts. It's called "Fraud Guarantee." This will provide an excellent title for a book on the Trump era, deceitfulness being the one Trump trait we can rely on. And if … [Read more...] about Dark money and the art of the shady deal
G.O.A.T.
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Trump ISIS Pumpkin (Cartoon)
Trump and the Mideast
Lots of words have been spilled about Trump’s decision to withdraw American troops in Syria to provide Turkey with unimpeded access to Northern Syria. Those American troops, limited to a couple thousand mainly worked with the Kurds, who did most of the actual fighting, in removing ISIS control in the area. The American troops were mainly a “trip wire” to prevent a Turkish … [Read more...] about Trump and the Mideast
The Fallout of Trump’s Betrayal Is Just Beginning (UPDATES)
UPDATE III: October 14, 2019. Seven days day after our modern-day Benedict Arnold’ traitorous telephone call with the Turkish dictator, the bloody fallout not only continues but worsens. Here, once again, today’s headlines tell the story (Source: Memeorandum.com) • CNN: Retired Marine Gen. John Allen: 'There is blood on Trump's hands for abandoning our Kurdish allies' … [Read more...] about The Fallout of Trump’s Betrayal Is Just Beginning (UPDATES)
‘Judy’ Illuminates The Icon’s Tragic Life
Judy Garland, one of the biggest icons of the 20th century and one of the few stars truly representative, for better or worse, of old Hollywood. We all know her from The Wizard of Oz, as the incomparable Dorothy Gale, but she also starred in Babes on Broadway, Meet Me In St. Louis, and A Star Is Born, along with a few dozen other classic titles. Despite the stardom, and in many … [Read more...] about ‘Judy’ Illuminates The Icon’s Tragic Life
JUST LIE BACK AND ENJOY IT
“Before the Freedom of Information Act, I used to say at meetings, “The illegal we do immediately; the unconstitutional takes a little longer.” Henry Kissinger, March 10, 1975 Ever notice how Republican Administrations have introduced to American politics some of the most notorious scoundrels in American history? If you’re looking for a rogue’s gallery of bad guys, look no … [Read more...] about JUST LIE BACK AND ENJOY IT
‘Joker’ Unsettles With Its Perceived Reality
Few films this year will unsettle, disturb, and make audiences think as much as Joker. Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Joker focuses on the less-fortunate life of Arthur Fleck, who is newly unemployed, lives with his mother, and deals with an array of mental illnesses. One of them is an uncontrollable, maniacal laugh that Fleck can't help but emit when he's feeling other, … [Read more...] about ‘Joker’ Unsettles With Its Perceived Reality
Scary films to watch for Halloween you may not have heard of
Here are a few Halloween films that are more obscure to the average viewer, although cult film films likely know of them. These are not reviews, just capsules. We see lots of films that we have not reviewed. Perhaps we will get around to reviewing these films in the future. However, all are worthy Halloween offerings. --- El Mundo de Los Vampiros (The World of the Vampires), … [Read more...] about Scary films to watch for Halloween you may not have heard of
The spiraling president adds self-impeachment to his repertoire
Embed from Getty Images by George Will Washington Post Columnist WASHINGTON -- Donald Trump, an ongoing eruption of self-refuting statements ("I'm a very stable genius" with "a very good brain"), is adding self-impeachment to his repertoire. Spiraling downward in a tightening gyre, his increasingly unhinged public performances (Google the one with Finland's … [Read more...] about The spiraling president adds self-impeachment to his repertoire
Turkish attack on Syria endangers a remarkable democratic experiment by the Kurds
Kurdish fighters in Syria say the U.S. is abandoning its allies and potentially empowering the Islamic State by withdrawing from northeastern Syria and allowing a Turkish assault, Oct. 7, 2019. AP Photo James L. Gelvin, University of California, Los Angeles Turkey’s attack on Kurdish-run territory in northern Syria will likely snuff out a radical … [Read more...] about Turkish attack on Syria endangers a remarkable democratic experiment by the Kurds
Trump and Biden (Mike Peters Guest cartoon)
OF RELATED INTEREST: ---At Minneapolis Rally, an Angry Trump Reserves Sharpest Attack for Biden --Joe Biden’s Sister Called Trump “Unhinged” For Attacking Her Family 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 A HOOT” certainly sums up … [Read more...] about Trump and Biden (Mike Peters Guest cartoon)
New York Daily News cover: The NEW Three Stooges
The New York Daily News is running this cover: … [Read more...] about New York Daily News cover: The NEW Three Stooges
Do you like your chocolate shaken or stirred?
On 01 October 2019, the Yuengling brewery in Pennsylvania announced that it was using Hershey’s chocolate to create a limited edition Hershey’s Chocolate Porter beer. "To celebrate people’s love of beer and their love of chocolate, Yuengling, America’s #1 craft brewery, and Hershey’s, America’s iconic chocolate, have joined forces to bring the best of both worlds to … [Read more...] about Do you like your chocolate shaken or stirred?
Impeachment Blow Back
As if there was not enough words spilled about Trump and Impeachment let me add a few more words. The picture above is of Ralph Abraham, a republican house member from Louisiana. He has introduced a bill in the House to expel Nancy Pelosi from the House of Representatives and declare the role of House Speaker vacant. Of course with the Democrats firmly in control of that body … [Read more...] about Impeachment Blow Back
Senate math could pick Trump’s jurors
WASHINGTON -- There are two paths for holding President Trump to account for his abuses: one passes through the Senate, the other through the ballot box. With Trump declaring he'll do everything he can to obstruct House impeachment efforts, his opponents need to keep both options in mind as they move to overcome his obstruction, his lying and his increasingly unhinged … [Read more...] about Senate math could pick Trump’s jurors
Of Flying Fortresses, Tragedy and Memories of a Departed Friend (UPDATED w. Trailer)
The venerable B-17 bomber, the “Flying Fortress,” dropped more bombs than any other aircraft in the U.S. military during World War II. It served in almost every theater during that War and was instrumental to the Allied victory. Gen. Carl Spaatz, the American air commander in Europe, went even further. “Without the B-17 we may have lost the war,” he said. During the … [Read more...] about Of Flying Fortresses, Tragedy and Memories of a Departed Friend (UPDATED w. Trailer)
Trump Stonewalls the Constitution, Democrats Say ‘Bring It On’
The constitutional crisis has officially arrived. To the surprise of nobody with a cognitive intellect, Donald Trump has hauled us to this treacherous precipice. The good news is that the House Democrats, empowered by the midterm voters to hold Trump accountable, are eager to prevail in the historic showdown to come. And their strategy is a win-win. Have you read the letter, … [Read more...] about Trump Stonewalls the Constitution, Democrats Say ‘Bring It On’
Investigations usually hurt a president’s public reputation – but Trump isn’t usual
Douglas L. Kriner, Cornell University and Eric Schickler, University of California, Berkeley Will the House impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump ultimately have any effect? Democratic Speaker Nancy Pelosi had long resisted calls for impeachment, arguing that it is “just not worth it.” However, the Trump administration’s initial refusal to release to Congress … [Read more...] about Investigations usually hurt a president’s public reputation – but Trump isn’t usual
Motivational Quotes of Yesterday (#1 & #2 Update))
There are hundreds of “History Repeats Itself” quotes. We are all familiar with George Santayana’s “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” There is even a humorous version -- or is it? “Those who don't remember the past are condemned to repeat the eleventh grade,” by James W. Loewen Then there is this seemingly intricate, yet sagacious one … [Read more...] about Motivational Quotes of Yesterday (#1 & #2 Update))