UPDATE: U.S. Central Command released the photos below of the ongoing construction of the floating JLOTS pier in the Mediterranean. Original Post: Today, Secretary Antony Blinken will travel to Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Israel to meet with regional partners. One of the subjects on the table is the increase of humanitarian aid to Gaza and “the importance of … [Read more...] about The US-led Gaza Pier Project Proceeding on Schedule, With Some Wariness. (UPDATE)
The political self-immolation of Kristi Noem: Bipartisan furor over her shooting her puppy
Oh, yes political times have changed and each day they seemingly change more, and not always for the best. Yet, in this latest installment of "Hey, Let's Shatter Another Norm!" we do see a glimmer of hope. Somehow South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem felt it would somehow strengthen her personal and political branding if in a new memoir she recounted how she shot an … [Read more...] about The political self-immolation of Kristi Noem: Bipartisan furor over her shooting her puppy
“This is how fascists campaign”
The campaign that Donald J. Trump is running in 2024 is a stark departure from 2016. It's not just that he's eight years older, chronologically. It's the transformation in his rhetoric. In the Sunday New York Times magazine, Charles Homans details what he's learned after attending "seven Trump rallies in seven states since October." When I got home from Mar-a-Lago [on … [Read more...] about “This is how fascists campaign”
RNC “election integrity” legal counsel one of the 18 indicted for election fraud in Arizona
Last month, Donald Trump took an axe to the Republican National Committee (RNC), at least indirectly. Trump's daughter-in-law Lara Trump is co-chair, serving with N.C. attorney Michael Whatley, chair. Whatley was an active member of Trump's army of lawyers who tried to overturn the 2020 election. Irony alert: they hired Christina Bobb to serve as the RNC counsel for … [Read more...] about RNC “election integrity” legal counsel one of the 18 indicted for election fraud in Arizona
It’s not Trump’s Supreme Court. It’s Mitch McConnell’s.
Headline after headline Friday reflected political pundit reaction to Thursday's Supreme Court oral arguments. The case? Former president Donald J. Trump's claims of immunity from prosecution for his central role in the January 6, 2021 insurrection. From "The Trumpification of the Supreme Court" to "Trump Melts Institutions, SCOTUS Edition" most link Trump with the 6-3 … [Read more...] about It’s not Trump’s Supreme Court. It’s Mitch McConnell’s.
Marjorie Taylor Greene
A vile human being by Frenchy I’m an amateur historian and an observer of the workings of our government. I am acutely aware of the breathtaking inspiration of some of our finest politicians and statesmen as well as the countless low-lifes that have somehow wormed their way into our daily political and government life. It’s distressing when it happens, but as a friend of … [Read more...] about Marjorie Taylor Greene
DESPITE WHAT TRUMP’S DESPERATE CRIMINAL LAWYER SAYS, THIS IS NOT NORMAL JOURNALISM
Todd Blanche, who’s stuck with the hapless task of defending Donald Trump in criminal court, mouthed something in his opening statement that really pissed me off. At first I wasn’t sure I’d heard him correctly, so I checked the trial transcript and lo and behold there it was, on page 90. Blanche tried to tell the jurors that the criminal defendant’s deal with the National … [Read more...] about DESPITE WHAT TRUMP’S DESPERATE CRIMINAL LAWYER SAYS, THIS IS NOT NORMAL JOURNALISM
Something Else (Cartoon)
Trump trial reveals details about how the former president thinks about, and exploits, the media
Donald Trump enters the Manhattan Criminal Court for more of his trial, on April 25, 2024. Spencer Platt/Getty Images Karrin Vasby Anderson, Colorado State University and Tim Bakken, United States Military Academy West Point The first week of testimony is winding down in former President Donald Trump’s trial in New York City on charges that … [Read more...] about Trump trial reveals details about how the former president thinks about, and exploits, the media
“You people are fascists!” Atlanta policeman throws Emory economics professor to the ground during Thursday protest (updated)
A CNN crew filmed an Atlanta policeman throwing Emory University economics professor Caroline Fohlin to the ground. Update (5:55 pm eastern). The Emory Police Department has charged Professor Fahlin with battery. Not the cop. Her crime? Four officers were piled onto a slight woman. One officer had pressed her head to the ground with his knee. Then he put his hand on her … [Read more...] about “You people are fascists!” Atlanta policeman throws Emory economics professor to the ground during Thursday protest (updated)
OpEd: Is Rep. Sara Jacobs a Friend or Foe of Israel?
By Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO — Notwithstanding the generous financial support and leadership in the Jewish community of her grandparents and parents, a growing number of pro-Israel Jews are angry at Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-San Diego) for what they say have been her numerous stands against Israel and in favor of Israel’s adversaries as demonstrated by her voting, … [Read more...] about OpEd: Is Rep. Sara Jacobs a Friend or Foe of Israel?
MAGA Enquirer (Cartoon, Column and Video)
There have been a lot of pecker jokes going around with David Pecker, former publisher of the National Enquirer, testifying in the Trump hush-money trial. But I got over all the penis jokes in 2018 when it was first revealed that the National Enquirer was engaging in what they called catch-and-kill journalism. I use the word “journalism” in jest here as the National Enquirer … [Read more...] about MAGA Enquirer (Cartoon, Column and Video)
Newspapers Claim Google Steals Their News, But Squawk When The Links Stop
by Chris Jennewein Newspapers in California have long claimed that Google is stealing the news by linking to articles when people search, and are demanding payment via a pending Assembly bill. But when the alleged stealing stops — as happened Friday when Google began testing the removal of California news from search — those same newspapers were even more upset. =The … [Read more...] about Newspapers Claim Google Steals Their News, But Squawk When The Links Stop
HUMAN SHIELD (CARTOON)
Trump’s immunity arguments at Supreme Court highlight dangers – while prosecutors stress larger danger of removing legal accountability
A view of the Supreme Court on April 25, 2024, when justices heard arguments about immunity involving former President Donald Trump. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images Claire B. Wofford, College of Charleston The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on April 25, 2024, in a case that will change the course of American history. That case is … [Read more...] about Trump’s immunity arguments at Supreme Court highlight dangers – while prosecutors stress larger danger of removing legal accountability
Is Donald Trump shrinking?
Is Donald Trump shrinking before our eyes? As he continues his criminal trial known as the "hush-money" or "election interference" trial, photos emerge of an angry, tired looking or napping Trump - who will later emerge and denounce the judge or the court room thermostat. There's seemingly a growing consensus among many print and broadcast (minus Fox News) pundits that … [Read more...] about Is Donald Trump shrinking?
SEND IN THE CLOWNS
SEND IN THE CLOWNS If this isn’t about the Republicans, what is? It’s really a theatre reference. When a show is failing, they send in the clowns to distract. Entertain. Think about it. If the shoe fits…there really is hope for this sad, angry group of failures. No rehearsal necessary. A One-Act Show. Clowns. There’s hardly one of these characters who doesn’t fit … [Read more...] about SEND IN THE CLOWNS
PECKER SCREWS TRUMP IN TESTIMONY AT HUSH MONEY TRIAL
Media mogul and one-time close Donald Trump associate David Pecker delivered testimony in the so-called hush money election interference criminal trail that experts contend was highly damaging to the former President. Pecker described a mutually beneficial relationship between The National Enquirer and Trump: the National Enquirer essentially became a propaganda magazine … [Read more...] about PECKER SCREWS TRUMP IN TESTIMONY AT HUSH MONEY TRIAL
Medal of Honor Tuesday: Army Sgt. Joe Hayashi
One month ago, on the occasion of National Medal of Honor Day, we recognized eighteen service members of the Jewish faith who have been awarded the nation’s highest military decoration for bravery in combat, recipients going as far back as the Civil War. What makes such a high honor even more estimable is the fact that several of the Jewish heroes, their survivors, their … [Read more...] about Medal of Honor Tuesday: Army Sgt. Joe Hayashi
Tuesday hearing in Trump election interference case to focus on gag order
Opening arguments in The People of the State of New York vs. Donald J. Trump, which is probing alleged election interference and false business records, took place Monday. “It was election fraud, pure and simple,” New York Prosecutor Matthew Colangelo told the jurors in his opening statement. The courtoom is serving a different function Tuesday morning. Judge Juan … [Read more...] about Tuesday hearing in Trump election interference case to focus on gag order