Marjorie Taylor Greene thinks Friday’s earthquake and yesterday's eclipse are signs from God. If that’s the case and God is trying to tell us something, then it should be noted that the epicenter of the earthquake was about six miles from Trump’s New Jersey BedBug and Breakfast golf course at Bedminster. A lightning bolt also hit the Statue of Liberty on Thursday. Maybe God … [Read more...] about Shakey Conspiracy Theories (Cartoon and Video)
From Reagan to Obama, presidents have left office with ‘strategic regret’ – will leaving troops in Iraq and Syria be Biden or Trump’s?
A military spouse hugs a U.S. soldier at Joint Base Langley-Eustis ahead of deployment on March 12, 2024. Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty Images Charles Walldorf, Wake Forest University U.S. presidents often leave the White House expressing “strategic regret” over perceived foreign policy failures. Lyndon Johnson was haunted by the Vietnam War. Bill … [Read more...] about From Reagan to Obama, presidents have left office with ‘strategic regret’ – will leaving troops in Iraq and Syria be Biden or Trump’s?
Our Plastic Dilemma
In the late 19th century, plastic was invented as a substitute for ivory in billiard balls and piano keys and was originally called celluloid. Several decades later, Bakerlite was introduced, followed by polyethylene and dozens more varieties of plastic. Manufacture and demand for plastic in various products kept ramping up, until plastic of different kinds and shapes was found … [Read more...] about Our Plastic Dilemma
Medal of Honor Tuesday: Marine Corps 1st Lt. James Elms Swett
We have all watched those breathtaking World War II air battle footages where intrepid allied fighter pilots with superb airmanship and tenacious fighting spirit hurl themselves into action against superior-in-number enemy aircraft and shoot them out of the skies. Well, several of these words are found in the Medal of Honor citation for Marine Corps Lt. James E. Swett who … [Read more...] about Medal of Honor Tuesday: Marine Corps 1st Lt. James Elms Swett
Bush 43 appointed federal judge who thinks the DOJ is picking on ‘Rise Above Movement’ White supremacists
For the second time this year, U.S. District Judge Cormac J. Carney has claimed that the Department of Justice is "selectively" charging White supremacists and not prosecuting “far-left extremist groups, such as Antifa.” Tyler Laube, 27, pleaded guilty to "punching a journalist at a pro-Trump rally in 2017." Carney sentenced Tyler Laube to time served, his 35 days in … [Read more...] about Bush 43 appointed federal judge who thinks the DOJ is picking on ‘Rise Above Movement’ White supremacists
Vampires in Silent Cinema provides a timeline to Dracula
Reviewed by Doug Gibson In Gary Rhodes' new book, "Vampires in Silent Cinema," (Edinburgh University Press, 2023), the author cites a "non-fiction" article in the June 15, 1732 issue of The American Weekly Mercury periodical. In Hungary, it was claimed, "certain Dead Bodies (called here Vampyres) killed several persons by sucking out all their blood." As Rhodes … [Read more...] about Vampires in Silent Cinema provides a timeline to Dracula
Trump accused Biden of using cocaine and cheating in golf in Hugh Hewitt interview
From the “you can’t make this stuff up” and “things the Washington DC political press corps ignore” departments: On 04 April, presidential candidate Donald Trump —- in an incoherent statement —- accused President Joe Biden of being “high as a kite” on “white stuff” while delivering the State of the “Nation/Union” address. Because the political press corps cherry … [Read more...] about Trump accused Biden of using cocaine and cheating in golf in Hugh Hewitt interview
Trump plan to end Russian war in Ukraine would reward Putin, experts warn
INSURRECTIONIST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Remember when nobody liked an butt-kisser? Remember when the teacher’s pet was the least popular kid in school. What happened? Nobody respects a bootlicking toady but this goes beyond that. This is straight-up cultist. A few Republicans in the House have introduced a bill to rename Dulles International Airport after Donald Trump. I first saw this story on Monday but I didn’t … [Read more...] about INSURRECTIONIST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Could sharing a bedroom with your pets be keeping you from getting a good night’s sleep?
Your dog may not be the best sleep partner. gollykim/E+ via Getty Images Brian N. Chin, Trinity College Sleeping with your dog in the same room could be negatively affecting your sleep quality, according to my team’s recently published research in Scientific Reports. We recruited a nationally representative sample of more than 1,500 American adults … [Read more...] about Could sharing a bedroom with your pets be keeping you from getting a good night’s sleep?
Trump’s Lawyers Told the Court That No One Would Give Him a Bond. Then He Got a Lifeline, but They Didn’t Tell the Judges
Embed from Getty Images by Robert Faturechi, Justin Elliott and Alex Mierjeski ProPublica Former President Donald Trump scored a victory last week when a New York court slashed the amount he had to put up while appealing his civil fraud case to $175 million. His lawyers had told the appellate court it was a “practical impossibility” to get a bond for the full amount … [Read more...] about Trump’s Lawyers Told the Court That No One Would Give Him a Bond. Then He Got a Lifeline, but They Didn’t Tell the Judges
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. basically takes Trump’s position on January 6 Insurrection
Independent Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr, who often raises conspiracy theories, has now taken a position on the January 6 insurrection and those who were arrested that almost totally mirrors Donald Trump's. Does this mean he'll be more of a threat to former President Donald Trump or President Joe Biden in the 2024 Presidential election? CNN: … [Read more...] about Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. basically takes Trump’s position on January 6 Insurrection
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Biden steps up pressure on Israel – using the key levers available against an ally with strong domestic support
President Joe Biden greets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in New York City in September 2023. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images Jordan Tama, American University School of International Service The fraying relationship between the U.S. and Israel over the latter country’s conduct of its war in Gaza got even worse on April 4, 2024, several days … [Read more...] about Biden steps up pressure on Israel – using the key levers available against an ally with strong domestic support
DON’T COMPARE TRUMP’S SOCIAL MEDIA POST TO KATHY GRIFFIN
The Bible salesman deemed it a Christian gesture last week to retweet some MAGA moron’s depiction of the president of the United States trussed like a turkey in the back of a manly pickup truck. No surprise there – Trump’s stinking sewage has long stressed our olfactory organs to the max. But what’s infuriating is that the criminal defendant, who’s out on bail in four … [Read more...] about DON’T COMPARE TRUMP’S SOCIAL MEDIA POST TO KATHY GRIFFIN
Trump Media Ketchup Bath (Cartoon, Column and Video)
I guess when Trump said there would be a bloodbath if he didn’t get what he wanted, he was talking about the stocks in his media company. Or maybe he meant it would be a ketchup bath. Trump’s media company, Trump Media & Technology Group, made a big debut last week on the Nasdaq stock exchange. TMTG’s big product is Truth Social, which makes nothing. After the company’s … [Read more...] about Trump Media Ketchup Bath (Cartoon, Column and Video)
As Elections Loom, Congressional Maps Challenged as Discriminatory Will Remain in Place
by Marilyn W. Thompson ProPublica With the Republicans holding just a two-vote majority in the House of Representatives, voters will go to the polls in November in at least two congressional districts that have been challenged as discriminatory against people of color. After months of delays and appeals, courts have decided in the last two weeks that the maps in South … [Read more...] about As Elections Loom, Congressional Maps Challenged as Discriminatory Will Remain in Place
No Labels is a No Go for 2024 Presidential Election
The bipartisan centrist group No Labels has decided it's a no go on presenting a third party Presidential ticket in the 2024 Presidential Election. The main reason: it can't get anyone who'll accept it's invitation to run. The group has been dogged with mounting criticism that like many other third parties it'd merely be a spoiler that would help throw what's expected to be … [Read more...] about No Labels is a No Go for 2024 Presidential Election
IDF attack on World Central Kitchen was deliberate, not a rogue drone. When does warfare segue into murder?
The three vehicles were on a route designed for aid vehicles. The Israeli government was "aware of their itinerary, route, and humanitarian mission." One had the World Central Kitchen (WCK) logo on its roof. Yet one or more Israel Defense Forces (IDF) drones, operated by "artificial intelligence"1 software, targeted them, One By … [Read more...] about IDF attack on World Central Kitchen was deliberate, not a rogue drone. When does warfare segue into murder?
Quote of the Day: Dan Rather on why he opposes Donald Trump
Our Quote of the Day comes from veteran newsman Dan Rather, who explains why he opposes Donald Trump: A few people have asked why I vehemently oppose Trump.Let me make this perfectly clear. It's not about politics. I've voted for both parties.It's about me, as a patriot, rejecting a cheating, lying, racist, treasonous, fascist, and vile man who attacks the free … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Dan Rather on why he opposes Donald Trump