Greta Thunberg is a climate activist from Sweden. A survey claimed she was the most important woman in Sweden in 2019. She has received the German Goldene Kamera Special Climate Protection Award, the Prix Liberté which she accepted in Caen, the Norwegian Fritt Ord Prize, University of St. Andrews’ Laudato Si’ Prize in Chile, Amnesty International’s Ambassador of Conscience … [Read more...] about GRETA (Cartoon and Column)
Trump’s Impeachment Is Now Urgent
So this Tweet seems to have struck a chord. I think the impeachment calculus has changed since this Ukraine/whistleblower story came out. Refusal to impeach Trump because the “Senate will acquit him anyway” is the same logic as McConnell refusing to put bills up for a vote “because the President won’t sign it.” It’s an abdication of Constitutional responsibility.— … [Read more...] about Trump’s Impeachment Is Now Urgent
Is anybody dumb enough to believe Trump would say something inappropriate?
WASHINGTON -- President Trump offered a curious defense against a whistleblower's reported allegation that he made a troubling "promise" on a call with a foreign leader. "Is anybody dumb enough to believe that I would say something inappropriate with a foreign leader while on such a potentially 'heavily populated' call," he asked. Why, yes. Yes, I am dumb enough to … [Read more...] about Is anybody dumb enough to believe Trump would say something inappropriate?
QUISLING
"All is for the best in the best of all possible worlds". Professor Pangloss in Candide - Voltaire Donald Trump and his regime have been scrutinized and satirized from every possible angle imaginable – as the apotheosis of Reaganism, to the hopes that Trump will become more presidential, a modern-day Candide - while featuring the smirky Bill Kristol and a befuddled … [Read more...] about QUISLING
Why Should Trump Change?
There was a time right after Trump was elected when many Americans thought that Trump would change. They believed the presidency would have a positive effect on him and make him more compassionate, less inclined to lie and less likely to employ criminal schemes to get his way. In other words, he would act more presidential. Americans did not realize that his narcissistic … [Read more...] about Why Should Trump Change?
‘The Goldfinch’ Leaves Much to Be Desired
A favorite among readers and widely regarded as a literary work of art, the Pulitzer Prize-winning book The Goldfinch is a novel that was published only six years ago. For this nearly eight hundred page story to be turned around so quickly and made into a feature film seemed an ambitious task and, as a result, the screen adaptation finds itself lost in translation. The … [Read more...] about ‘The Goldfinch’ Leaves Much to Be Desired
Trump’s Latest Scandal: The Headlines Say It All
It is true. We don’t know yet if Trump specifically threatened to withhold $250 million in military aid from the Ukraine -- much-needed in their struggle against Russian aggression – to leverage the Ukraine government into digging up dirt on the person who most likely will be his political opponent in the upcoming election But what is known, according to many sources, … [Read more...] about Trump’s Latest Scandal: The Headlines Say It All
How much coffee is too much?
How much coffee is too much? Well, for Mormons, any amount of coffee is supposed to be too much. From USA Today: "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has issued a warning to members that coffee is prohibited no matter how fancy the name . . ." Thankfully, such a ban on coffee applies only to Mormons. Still, is there such a thing as too much … [Read more...] about How much coffee is too much?
Partisan divide creates different Americas, separate lives
Even in the physical world, it’s hard to cross partisan lines. igorstevanovic/Shutterstock.com Robert B. Talisse, Vanderbilt University When people try to explain why the United States is so politically polarized now, they frequently refer to the concept of “echo chambers.” That’s the idea that people on social media interact only with like-minded … [Read more...] about Partisan divide creates different Americas, separate lives
California Likely to Pass New Protections for App-Based Employees
Is there really an app for everything? We talk about digital culture having “revolutionized” and even “democratized” many aspects of modern life. We can do our taxes, order takeout and kitchen staples, and hail a cab just by tapping a few times on the slab of glass in our pocket. But how can apps “democratize” much of anything — especially how labor is performed and … [Read more...] about California Likely to Pass New Protections for App-Based Employees
COREY’S FAIRY TALES (Cartoon, Column and Video)
Former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski told the House Judiciary Committee that he has “no obligation to be honest with the media.” So, this morning when he was interviewed by Alisyn Camerota, there are no legal consequences to his lying and evading simple questions, like, “Have you talked to the president (sic) since your hearing yesterday?” or questions on … [Read more...] about COREY’S FAIRY TALES (Cartoon, Column and Video)
Hong Kong stands athwart an increasingly nasty regime
by George Will Washington Post Writers Group HONG KONG -- Lee Cheuk-yan, unlike most Americans, remembers and reveres Lane Kirkland, a hero of the first Cold War. During 16 years as leader of the AFL-CIO, 1979-1995, Kirkland gave crucial support, both material and moral, to Lech Walesa and the Solidarity movement in Poland, where it was an early tremor in the political … [Read more...] about Hong Kong stands athwart an increasingly nasty regime
Report: Trump’s communications with foreign leader are part of whistleblower complaint that spurred standoff between spy chief and Congress, former officials say
Yet another bombshell about some info being suppressed that allegedly centers on (who else?) President Donald Trump. We've had the corruption of the Harding Administration. The lawlessness and stonewalling of the Nixon Administration. Put these two together and you have the Trump Administration, the CC administration: Cover Up and Corruption. The Washington Post broke this big … [Read more...] about Report: Trump’s communications with foreign leader are part of whistleblower complaint that spurred standoff between spy chief and Congress, former officials say
Happy 72nd Birthday to the U.S. Air Force
As my "military alma mater” – the U.S. Air Force -- celebrates its 72nd birthday, as tensions rise and as some are beating the drums of (retaliatory) strikes, one in which the Air Force could be asked to play an important role, it is appropriate to take a look at this military service that was established as a separate, independent military service on Sept. 18, 1947. But, … [Read more...] about Happy 72nd Birthday to the U.S. Air Force
Trumbo, Last Tweet
David Donar. All rights reserved. Copyright Donar, Political Graffiti … [Read more...] about Trumbo, Last Tweet
Documentary skewers Roy Cohn, Donald Trump
By Cynthia Citron LOS ANGELES –A friend once described him as “ugly and charismatic at the same time.” He was also powerful, ruthless, and an inveterate liar. But his extraordinary prowess as a defense lawyer enabled him to reach the top level of society and become close friends with presidents, future presidents, members of the Mafia, and influential media … [Read more...] about Documentary skewers Roy Cohn, Donald Trump
Corey Lewandowski debuts his Senate campaign theme: Unbridled nastiness
ASHINGTON -- Corey Lewandowski has been alternately vulgar, pugilistic and deceitful. Now he wants to run for Senate. He'll fit right in. The one-time Trump 2016 campaign manager volunteered to appear before the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, not to talk about presidential obstruction of justice -- he happily obeyed White House orders not to discuss such matters -- … [Read more...] about Corey Lewandowski debuts his Senate campaign theme: Unbridled nastiness
Trump administration is more ‘Game of Thrones’ than ‘West Wing’
WASHINGTON -- I want to hear the Democratic presidential candidates explain, convincingly, how they're going to beat Donald Trump. Then I want to hear how they propose to repair the devastating damage Trump has done to all three branches of government -- and to our trust in our institutions. First, Trump has to be sent packing. I shudder to think of what four more years of … [Read more...] about Trump administration is more ‘Game of Thrones’ than ‘West Wing’
Our Cursed 2020 Campaign: ‘F-bombs’ Away!
by Tom Purcell Some presidential candidates, past and present, sure have cursed up a storm. The Washington Examiner notes Julian Castro said the "BS" word on HBO, Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan called on Republicans to "get their 's-word' together," Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard used the "b-word" to describe President Trump, and New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand told a group of activists … [Read more...] about Our Cursed 2020 Campaign: ‘F-bombs’ Away!
DADDY’S MORAL COMPASS (Cartoon and Column)
Nobody’s perfect but each of us has at least one person we respect and look up to. For me, one of those people is my older brother, Jimmy. Jimmy’s nine years older than me and was the only older male who was a constant figure in my life when I was a kid. He took me in when I was a teenager and gave me a home, even though he couldn’t afford it. Jimmy never told me how to act … [Read more...] about DADDY’S MORAL COMPASS (Cartoon and Column)