Kelly Chernin, Appalachian State University Protesters in Hong Kong have achieved a major victory in their fight to protect their legal system from Chinese interference. On June 15, in response to massive popular resistance, Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced she would suspend a vote on a proposed new law that would allow China to extradite suspects accused of certain … [Read more...] about Mass protests protect Hong Kong’s legal autonomy from China – for now
In the event California Rep. Hunter’s seat is vacated
By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – After Margaret Hunter pleaded guilty June 13 to conspiracy in the misuse of the campaign funds of her husband, Congressman Duncan Duane Hunter (R-Alpine) and in so doing helped prosecutors lay out a case against the congressman, questions arose what will happen in Hunter’s 50th District should it become vacant by reason of resignation or … [Read more...] about In the event California Rep. Hunter’s seat is vacated
Trump is desecrating America’s birthday
WASHINGTON -- The Fourth of July celebration in Washington has long been a grand pageant of democracy, a family-friendly event that transcends ideology and partisanship. President Trump intends to turn it into a cult-of-personality political rally in honor of himself. No, I'm not surprised, but what Trump is doing makes me angry. And it makes me sad to see one of our very … [Read more...] about Trump is desecrating America’s birthday
On impeachment, Pelosi has to pick her poison
WASHINGTON -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday she believes President Trump "has been involved in a criminal cover-up." Too bad she's not in a position to do something about it. Oh wait, she is. If she truly believes the president has committed crimes, if she truly believes he has violated his oath of office, if she truly believes he is trampling the Constitution, … [Read more...] about On impeachment, Pelosi has to pick her poison
GOODBYE, SCHMOOPIE (Cartoon, Column and Video)
I don’t understand why everyone is celebrating and optimistic about the resignation of Sarah Huckabee Sanders as White House spokesperson. Do you remember who Sanders replaced? Sean Spicer started his very first press briefing without taking questions and lying about crowd sizes. In fact, his very first briefing was solely about the size of the crowd for Trump’s … [Read more...] about GOODBYE, SCHMOOPIE (Cartoon, Column and Video)
Humoring the Headlines
By Laurie Baron SAN DIEGO, CA -- The Democratic National Committee winnowed down the field of its presidential candidates to twenty to participate in two debates of ten at a time. The DNC has decided to hold the debates on the old set of Hollywood Squares enabling each candidate to have a bathroom break while the other nine remain on stage. * President Trump … [Read more...] about Humoring the Headlines
To beat Trump, Democrats must practice a politics of modesty
By GEORGE F. WILL Washington Post Columnist WASHINGTON -- "It is a great advantage to a president," said the 30th of them, "and a major source of safety to the country, for him to know he is not a great man." Or, Calvin Coolidge would say today, a great woman. While today's incumbent advertises himself as an "extremely stable genius" and those who would replace him promise … [Read more...] about To beat Trump, Democrats must practice a politics of modesty
European elections suggest US shouldn’t be complacent in 2020
The 2019 European Parliament elections were well defended against outside interference. AP Photo/Olivier Matthys Liisa Past, Arizona State University In many ways, the European Parliament elections in late May were calmer than expected. The more extreme political players, while gaining strength, did not do as well as many predicted. Cyber aggression … [Read more...] about European elections suggest US shouldn’t be complacent in 2020
Sarah Sanders Huckabee (Cartoon)
How to Attract & Retain Talent in Manufacturing
Everybody in manufacturing knows this is an industry on the upswing. In fact, that's part of the reason why recruiting new talent has become such a challenge: even with new technologies making companies faster and more efficient, global markets still mean global demand for manufactured products. Just how big a challenge is this? According to Deloitte and the Manufacturing … [Read more...] about How to Attract & Retain Talent in Manufacturing
The Basic 3-Point Emotional Message That All High Conflict Politicians Use
By Bill Eddy High conflict people (HCPs) have patterns of behavior that are highly dysfunctional and create conflicts, rather than resolving or reducing them. Most people know a few people like this. They are difficult in interpersonal relationships, so most people learn to avoid them or deal with them at arm’s length in their family, at work, or in their neighborhood. But … [Read more...] about The Basic 3-Point Emotional Message That All High Conflict Politicians Use
Water Woes of Texas and Georgia
Government officials in Texas like to encourage residents of other states to move to Texas, and their efforts have paid off. ABC News reports, "About 1,000 people arrive in Texas each day, drawn by jobs, newly built homes and other opportunities." However, all is not well in Texas as ABC News also reports: "But in a state where prolonged drought is a regular occurrence, … [Read more...] about Water Woes of Texas and Georgia
Follow the Leader (Cartoon)
What does the Trump administration want from Iran?
Noah Weisbord, Queen's University, Ontario Two oil tankers were attacked on June 13 off the coast of Oman, forcing the crew members of one burning ship to flee. It was the latest in a series of assaults on tankers transporting oil through the Gulf. In May, Saudi, Norwegian and Emirati oil tankers were attacked off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, causing damage but … [Read more...] about What does the Trump administration want from Iran?
Trump on Collusion (Cartoon)
What Orwell’s ‘1984’ tells us about today’s world, 70 years after it was published
The dominant reading of George Orwell’s dystopian novel, “1984” has been that it was a dire prediction of what could be. Denis Hamel Côté, CC BY-SA Stephen Groening, University of Washington Seventy years ago, Eric Blair, writing under a pseudonym George Orwell, published “1984,” now generally considered a classic of dystopian fiction. The novel … [Read more...] about What Orwell’s ‘1984’ tells us about today’s world, 70 years after it was published
I Did the Right Thing. The President Agrees (UPDATED)
UPDATE: While the take (below) on Trump’s views on candidates for public office receiving dirt from foreign governments was (sadly) satire, there is nothing satirical about what the head of the Federal Election Commission (FEC) felt was necessary to remind all Americans of – especially Trump. FEC Chairwoman Ellen Weintraub yesterday released a statement making perfectly … [Read more...] about I Did the Right Thing. The President Agrees (UPDATED)
Trump’s Penchant for Nasty Nicknames
Why does Donald the Doofus Trump call those he perceives as political enemies by offensive nick names? It makes any dialogue with these people, Republicans or Democrats, less serious, as if they were engaged in the playground. One wonders whether he behaved the same way when he was applying for a bank loan, or was involved with investors in a building project. If he did, it is … [Read more...] about Trump’s Penchant for Nasty Nicknames
This is worse than Watergate
WASHINGTON -- Pull up your bell bottoms, slip on your clogs, and turn up the Roberta Flack: Today, we're gonna testify like it's the 1970s. "Did you ever convey an order to break into the Democratic headquarters at the Watergate Hotel?" asked Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Tex.. "What was the Saturday Night Massacre?" asked Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Tex. "Early on in the Nixon … [Read more...] about This is worse than Watergate
Four Days After D-Day: Massacre at Oradour-sur-Glane
A recent article at The Moderate Voice took “a look at genocide throughout the world” and throughout the ages. Of course, the Holocaust was grotesquely prominent among them. But there were also Rwanda and Kosovo and Darfur, the Armenian and Greek genocides and many more. The author, Dr. Alon Ben-Meir, does not limit his remarks to genocide. He also describes the many … [Read more...] about Four Days After D-Day: Massacre at Oradour-sur-Glane