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
The Law-and-Order Terrorist (Cartoon, Column and Video)
Donald Trump attended a funeral on Long Island for a New York City policeman who was killed in the line of duty. Trump used the cop’s death to make a political statement, to contrast himself with President Joe Biden, and called for “law and order.” The most bizarre thing about this is that the cop’s family invited Trump. Why would anyone, especially cops or their families … [Read more...] about The Law-and-Order Terrorist (Cartoon, Column and Video)
Operation Homecoming: Lest We Forget
Friday, March 29, marked the 51st anniversary of the completion of a mission that brought home 591 American Prisoners of War after the Vietnam War. I was a young serviceman at the time. These are my memories of one of those “returns” as told at the Huffington Post eleven years ago. I do not remember the exact date -- I believe that it was late February or early March -- … [Read more...] about Operation Homecoming: Lest We Forget
Medal of Honor Tuesday: Army Sgt. Peter Charles Lemon
Katie Lange at DoD News presents this week’s Medal of Honor recipient story. That of an immigrant from our neighbor to the North: Lemon was born on June 5, 1950, in Toronto, to Charles and Geraldine Lemon. He has a sister, Judy, and a brother, Richard. The family immigrated to the U.S. when Lemon was 2 and set up their new lives in Tawas City, Michigan. About a … [Read more...] about Medal of Honor Tuesday: Army Sgt. Peter Charles Lemon
As DJT stock tumbles, Trump produces $175 million bond to forestall property seizure
On Friday, Trump Media & Technology Group stock (DJT) closed at $61.96. On Monday: $48.66. That's a 21.47% drop in one day. The stock is a week old. It peaked at $66.22 last Wednesday. The company has lost 26.52% of that (extraordinarily unrealistic) value. In what should be an SEC violation, the day before DJT began trading on NASDAQ an independent accounting … [Read more...] about As DJT stock tumbles, Trump produces $175 million bond to forestall property seizure
“There aren’t two sides to facts.” The Plain Dealer explains the paper’s guiding principle. It’s truth.
On Saturday, The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer editor, Chris Quinn, wrote a letter to subscribers and readers. It was a "tough column to write." Our Trump reporting upsets some readers, but there aren’t two sides to facts: Letter from the Editor featured the kind of plain talk that should shame the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Washington Post. I hold no illusions that … [Read more...] about “There aren’t two sides to facts.” The Plain Dealer explains the paper’s guiding principle. It’s truth.
SEASON OF RENEWAL (CARTOON)
HE IS GRIFTING (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
As you probably already know, I’m not religious. I grew up in Christianity and I never bought into it. Even as a kid, I was extremely skeptical. I resisted being baptized and succeeded. To me, the Bible is nothing but a book full of fairy tales so it’s probably appropriate Trump is selling a version of it. Out of all the fairy tales in the Bible, the resurrection of Jesus … [Read more...] about HE IS GRIFTING (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Women of America—Thank You For Being You
Women of America--Thank You for Being You by Don Hermann Columnist It’s been a tough road with plenty of potholes along the way. Interesting how many roles women have taken to get where they are today. It’s not that they’ve eliminated some but rather added to their extraordinary list of positions. Anchor. Wife. Home Maker. Pioneer. Teacher. Professional. Bread … [Read more...] about Women of America—Thank You For Being You
The Gaza JLOTS Project: A Risky but Indispensable Mission
The mission to establish a temporary pier off the coast of Gaza to deliver critical humanitarian assistance to the people in Gaza is well underway. The project, known as Joint Logistics-Over-the-Shore, or JLOTS, announced by President Biden during his March 7 State of the Union Address, would, when completed, permit the delivery of up to 2,000,000 meals per-day for Gaza’s … [Read more...] about The Gaza JLOTS Project: A Risky but Indispensable Mission
The LOW LIFE OF A LOWLIFE
by Don Hermann Columnist THE LOW LIFE OF A LOW LIFE. A young NYPD Officer, Jonathan Diller, 31, was shot and killed this week doing his job. Protecting us. He was everything you would want in an officer. He loved his job.He was dedicated and considered “A cops’ cop.” His enthusiasm and dedication carried over to his family. He was married with a one-year old son. … [Read more...] about The LOW LIFE OF A LOWLIFE
Trump escalates support for political violence; shares video showing a kidnapped President Biden
Between the election in 2020 and certification on 06 January 2021, then-President Trump "made no shortage of disturbing remarks." He has exercised a "bullying and brutal tone" at political rallies since his campaign for the 2016 presidential election. On Good Friday, Trump escalated his endorsement of political violence by sharing a video on Truth Social featuring a pickup … [Read more...] about Trump escalates support for political violence; shares video showing a kidnapped President Biden
THE LONG AND SHORT OF TRUMP’S WORLD. TRUMP TRUMPED.
by Don Hermann Columnist THE LONG AND SHORT OF TRUMP’S WORLD. TRUMP TRUMPED. Fascism is not fashionable. Blacks are not going to be Back at the Back of the Bus. Sweaty Palms. Minorities will soon be the majority. Abortion laws will give birth to a new body of strength. The Vote will be more powerful than the gun. As a blamer you will be forced to look in the … [Read more...] about THE LONG AND SHORT OF TRUMP’S WORLD. TRUMP TRUMPED.
