The Wall and All
Trump is threatening a government shutdown if Congress does not provide him with money to build his wall at the border with Mexico. This is the same Donald Trump who promised that Mexico would pay for the wall so why is he making these demands on the U.S. Congress. With our huge national debt and yearly deficits, building this wall would be a waste of billions of dollars which … [Read more...] about The Wall and All
‘Young Enough to Be Shot in Our Schools…Young Enough to Speak Out’
Remember the February 14 mass shooting at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., a little over eight months ago, but perhaps now a blurred, distant memory because there have been so many other gun tragedies since then? Remember the 17 young students and teachers who would never come home again? Remember, one month later, the March for Our Lives, where … [Read more...] about ‘Young Enough to Be Shot in Our Schools…Young Enough to Speak Out’
In Trump era, life imitates melodrama
By Michael Gerson Washington Post Writers Group Columnist WASHINGTON -- The new History Channel documentary on the Watergate scandal may not be great art, but it is timely as heck. It describes (and, unfortunately, re-enacts) the downward spiral of Richard Nixon's administration into paranoia, criminal conspiracy, self-delusion and ruin. Ken Burns it is not. But the … [Read more...] about In Trump era, life imitates melodrama
Cartoon: Chito Potentate
Demagoguery comes before fascism. In case you haven’t noticed, Donald Trump has the demagoguery down. Trump loves him some fascists. He buddies up to the authoritarian leaders of Turkey, the Philippines, Russia, China, North Korea, and even gave the monarchs of Saudi Arabia a pass over murdering a journalist who was a U.S. resident. He’s speculated that the United States … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Chito Potentate
Private Property Rights Under Attack
Private property rights are under attack, and it's because certain people fail to recognize certain entities as being private property. What entities? Answer: Twitter for example. That's right. Twitter is a privately-owned entity, not a government entity. Thus, Twitter isn't required to give free services to anyone. So, when Twitter takes a free service away, … [Read more...] about Private Property Rights Under Attack
Speaking autocrat to autocrat: Trump and his Prince
WASHINGTON -- Critics of President Trump are regularly accused of exaggerating his corruption, his predilection toward autocratic rule, and his affection for dictators. They are told that their apprehension about the threat he poses to our constitutional democracy is not a form of vigilance but a disease, "Trump Derangement Syndrome. "All they can do is attack the president … [Read more...] about Speaking autocrat to autocrat: Trump and his Prince
After the Holidays
by Kim Mooney When the din and press of the holidays have died down, sometimes it’s wonderful to just collapse on the couch and have the house to yourself again. But some people also experience a letdown as the built-in opportunities to socialize and the reasons for making connections have stopped. Visiting family has gone home, the decorations have been put away, and the … [Read more...] about After the Holidays
Don’t Expect Big Oil to Hurt Over Increased EV Demand
Electric vehicles are growing in popularity every year as eco-conscious drivers look for ways to reduce their carbon footprint and their reliance on fossil fuels. One topic that keeps coming up when consumers are talking about electric cars is the impact they will have on the oil industry. It would make sense that consumers switching from internal combustion engines to electric … [Read more...] about Don’t Expect Big Oil to Hurt Over Increased EV Demand
Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: The Tarnished City on the Hill
OF RELATED INTEREST: --Congressmen who've seen classified intel dispute Trump on Khashoggi killing --Sen. Mike Lee: 'Certain' next Congress will investigate Trump's ties to Saudi Arabia --Trump’s kowtowing to Saudi Arabia should be the last straw Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation’s most prominent cartoon artists for his outstanding work as both a political … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: The Tarnished City on the Hill
Human Population Just Too Big
The Human population is just too big. It's impossible for all 7 billion people on planet Earth to live comfortably while the Earth's climate goes back to the way it was 1,000 years ago. Why that is so is revealed in the CBS News report New government report reveals staggering economic and health toll of climate change. "The continued warming that is projected to occur … [Read more...] about Human Population Just Too Big
Young John Chau’s Death, God’s Mission or a ‘Misplaced Adventure’? (UPDATE)
Update: Came across this tweet “on the internet.” I understand that "comments for this thread are now closed." Therefore, this "update." I have mixed emotions about the tweet, but wonder what you think: Oh shucks, you still cannot comment. Anyway, here it is. When you glorify a missionary for crossing a border illegally to share the Gospel… But demonize a … [Read more...] about Young John Chau’s Death, God’s Mission or a ‘Misplaced Adventure’? (UPDATE)
Kavanaugh’s impact on the Supreme Court and the country may not be as profound as predicted
Supreme Court justices stood with Brett Kavanaugh, his wife Ashley, President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump on the day of Kavanaugh’s investiture. AP/Supreme Court provided Ofer Raban, University of Oregon Brett Kavanaugh’s appointment to the Supreme Court has been widely predicted to plunge the court – and American law with it – into a … [Read more...] about Kavanaugh’s impact on the Supreme Court and the country may not be as profound as predicted
The Ridiculous Democratic Rebellion Against Nancy Pelosi
There's an old saying, attributed to nobody in particular, that Democrats never miss an opportunity to miss an opportunity. Their current opportunity is to close ranks after a major victory - their biggest haul of House seats since the Watergate midterms of 1974 - and march in 2019 with unified determination to battle the Trumpster fire. But alas, Democrats being Democrats, … [Read more...] about The Ridiculous Democratic Rebellion Against Nancy Pelosi
Trump’s Hacking Excuse
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Fear, more than hate, feeds online bigotry and real-world violence
When online information causes fear, it can spark hatred and violence. UVgreen/Shutterstock.com Adam G. Klein, Pace University When a U.S. senator asked Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, “Can you define hate speech?” it was arguably the most important question that social networks face: how to identify extremism inside their communities. Hate crimes … [Read more...] about Fear, more than hate, feeds online bigotry and real-world violence
Trump should use next week’s G-20 summit find a trade victory with China
By DAVID IGNATIUS Washington Post Writers Group Columnist WASHINGTON -- If President Trump is the dealmaker he claims to be, he should use the upcoming G-20 summit in Buenos Aires to declare a win in his trade war with China -- before his bombast does any more damage to the global economy. Trade is Trump's signature issue. But more than a year after he began threatening … [Read more...] about Trump should use next week’s G-20 summit find a trade victory with China
Trump is not a champion of human rights, he is a clueless clown
WASHINGTON -- In Riyadh, they must be laughing at President Trump. In Pyongyang, too, and in Tehran. In Beijing and, of course, in Moscow, they must be laughing until it hurts. They look at Washington and they don't see a champion of freedom and human rights. They see a preening, clueless clown. Trump's reaction -- or non-reaction -- to the Saudi regime's brutal killing of … [Read more...] about Trump is not a champion of human rights, he is a clueless clown
White Supremacists On The Rise
"Move along, Citizens. No white supremacy to see here." That is what Alt-Right members want everyone to believe. However, National Review senior writer David French isn't having any of it. In his column The White-Supremacy Surge, French writes, "But it’s time to think about white supremacists. It’s time to consider carefully not just the very real violence that is striking … [Read more...] about White Supremacists On The Rise
On Presidential Visits to Our Troops in Combat
President Lincoln visiting the battlefield at Antietam, Md., October 3, 1862. (National Archives) Throughout history commanders in chief have visited our troops at war, especially during holidays. A Thanksgiving column at the Washington Post outlines “two centuries of presidents visiting fields of battle,” starting with President Madison visiting the troops defending … [Read more...] about On Presidential Visits to Our Troops in Combat