In The Spider’s Web by Chaim Eliav, adapted as a graphic novel by Avraham Ohayon; Feldheim Publishers; © 2019; ISBN 9781680-251074; 139 pages. By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – This graphic novel is set shortly before the Six-Day War of 1967 with the action alternating between B’nei Barak, Israel, and Sao Paulo, Brazil. A Haredi Jew in B’nei Barak has nightmares … [Read more...] about A graphic novel of Jews hunting Nazis
FOR MADMEN ONLY
"Allow me to introducing myself. I am Boris Badenov, world's greatest no-goodnik." – The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show Is Donald Trump mad, or are we just watching him lose his mind? He is neither an intelligent man nor a nuanced thinker. He’s not a brooding soul burdened by introspection. Increasingly, he looks to be some form of antediluvian caveman; a creature who, sooner or … [Read more...] about FOR MADMEN ONLY
Wow, Pigs Really Do Fly
Pigs really do fly. That is according to flight attendant Patricia Leung, who was interviewed by Yahoo Canada for a story titled Ask The Expert: Can your outfit get you a flight upgrade? Flight attendants reveal airline secrets. When asked what are the weirdest items that people bring on a flight, Leung gave this response: "Yeah, a miniature pig. So I guess our airline … [Read more...] about Wow, Pigs Really Do Fly
Celeste and the White Dragon, an interview with author D. Michael Martindale
I recently had the pleasure of reading the fantasy novel, "Celeste & the White Dragon," (Worldsmith Stories, 2019) from author D. Michael Martindale. He's a talented who is the author of the novel, Brother Brigham, which I reviewed on a blog (here). "Celeste & the White Dragon" is the novel in a series that will encompass several volumes. It involves a search for a … [Read more...] about Celeste and the White Dragon, an interview with author D. Michael Martindale
The unhinged presidency
John Darkow, Columbia Missourian[/caption WASHINGTON -- The flood of bizarre pronouncements and behavior from President Trump is likely to get worse, I fear. He is now completely unfiltered -- and, apparently, increasingly untethered to reality. Quick, can you name the White House press secretary? Do you have any idea what she looks or sounds like? Stephanie Grisham has … [Read more...] about The unhinged presidency
White nationalists’ extreme solution to the coming environmental apocalypse
White nationalists' extreme solution to the coming environmental apocalypse Alexandra Minna Stern, University of Michigan White nationalists around the world are appropriating the language of environmentalism. The white nationalist who allegedly massacred 22 people in El Paso in early August posted a four-page screed on the chatroom 8chan. In it, the shooter blames … [Read more...] about White nationalists’ extreme solution to the coming environmental apocalypse
The Words of the ‘Chosen One’ Matter
"One of the most important things we can all do for veterans is to honor the service of those who have gone above and beyond the call of duty." - Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta During a speech at the 75th annual national convention of American Veterans, Trump, while addressing a World War II Medal of Honor recipient, remarked: Nothing like the Medal of Honor…I … [Read more...] about The Words of the ‘Chosen One’ Matter
Jewish groups generally pan Trump’s loyalty comment
By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO — American Jewish organizations were generally critical of President Donald Trump’s comment suggesting that given some of the pro-Palestinian sentiment in the Democratic party activists, Jews who vote for Democrats are either ignorant or disloyal. In alphabetical order, here are some of the commentaries that have been sent to the offices of … [Read more...] about Jewish groups generally pan Trump’s loyalty comment
The Chosen One (Cartoon)
Dear Israel: Please dump Netanyahu. Your friend, America.
WASHINGTON -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in his stunning acquiescence last week to President Trump's wish that Israel bar entry to two Democratic members of Congress, shows he has no qualms with interfering in U.S. politics. So he shouldn't mind when Americans offer political advice to Israelis. Here's mine: Dump this guy in next month's election. He is … [Read more...] about Dear Israel: Please dump Netanyahu. Your friend, America.
Greenland? We Found the Deed!
Evidently, this is what high-level statecraft looks like under Mister Donald Wheeler-Dealer: Danes furious over postponement of Trump's visit, call his behavior ‘insulting’ Rick Noack / Washington Post: BERLIN — Danish lawmakers on Wednesday reacted in fury to President's Trump's postponement of his two-day visit in early September to Denmark after its prime minister said … [Read more...] about Greenland? We Found the Deed!
Democrats Wrong to Turn Their Backs on Anti-Trump Republican
Winston Churchill understood that in times of national emergency, it was imperative to forge alliances with anyone willing to help - no matter how odious those allies might be. As the British prime minister famously declared in 1941, "If Hitler invaded hell, I would make at least a favorable reference to the devil in the House of Commons." In politics, as in international … [Read more...] about Democrats Wrong to Turn Their Backs on Anti-Trump Republican
Perhaps A Good Sign
President Trump gave a speech last week at a Royal Dutch Shell plant being built to convert natural gas into plastic. The good sign was that the company had to force employees to attend the speech and be polite, threatening them with loss of pay if they were not. It’s hard to believe that workers were so unenthusiastic about Trump’s appearance that the company had to use … [Read more...] about Perhaps A Good Sign
(UPDATES) Greenland Is Not for Sale, but Denmark Will Consider Buying the U.S. (With Addendum)
UPDATE II: We thought Denmark’s and Greenland’s polite but firm responses to Trump’s harebrained scheme to “buy Greenland” would be the end of a, to America and Americans, embarrassing story. We thought that Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's words, “Thankfully, the time where you buy and sell other countries and populations is over. Let’s leave it there” would … [Read more...] about (UPDATES) Greenland Is Not for Sale, but Denmark Will Consider Buying the U.S. (With Addendum)
Musings of an Octogenarian-to-Be
A decade ago, in a pensive moment of reflection and sentimentalism, I wrote “My Life in Seven Days” In it, I compressed the seven decades I had been fortunate to have lived into seven days, noting that at such an age “days pass like minutes, years go by like days.” Well, in a few more “minutes,” if the Reaper does not claim me first, I will reap the ambiguous right to be … [Read more...] about Musings of an Octogenarian-to-Be
Trump is panicking that his reality show presidency won’t be renewed
WASHINGTON -- Uh-oh. President Trump is in such a state of panic about his dimming reelection prospects that he's getting his lies mixed up and occasionally blurting out the truth. "It's tough for Apple to pay tariffs if it's competing with a very good company [Samsung] that's not," the president told reporters Sunday -- flatly contradicting the ridiculous and utterly false … [Read more...] about Trump is panicking that his reality show presidency won’t be renewed
Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Trump and Greenland
OF RELATED INTEREST: --Why does Donald Trump want to buy Greenland? --The U.S. must take Greenland by force! --Trump Might Want to Buy Greenland But His Nemesis, China, Is There Before Him 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 … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Trump and Greenland
Safety a priority as San Diego’s new school year nears
By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – With more than 100,000 students preparing to return to city schools on August 26, their safety is uppermost in the minds of those in charge of their education, San Diego City School Superintendent Cindy Marten told a small but animated gathering Sunday night at Tifereth Israel Synagogue. “We owe it to all our students and their families … [Read more...] about Safety a priority as San Diego’s new school year nears
#MoscowMitch Putin Footsie (Cartoon)
Real change depends on the Senate
There are two quite different paths toward change in the 2020 elections. One would involve getting rid of President Trump but leaving Washington gridlocked. The other would see a Democratic president elected with a Democratic Congress. For the first time in a decade, progressives, with some help from moderates, would have a chance to govern and begin to push back against the … [Read more...] about Real change depends on the Senate