by Don Hermann Columnist You got some money and you want to invest. Maybe even make a fast buck. Here’s what going on in your mind. Trump is my man. He’s a businessman. He knows what he’s doing. He’s got a world of experience. He may be being mistreated by the powers to be. It’s a crime what’s happening to him. He looks out for guys like me. I could probably do … [Read more...] about LET HISTORY BE YOUR GUIDE
Is Mitch McConnell the arsonist who set the fire and ran away?
Is Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell the arsonist who set a fire and ran away? Philadelphia Inquirer Columnist Will Bunch likens McConnell to a gambler who knows when to fold his hand and to an arsonist who sets a fire then runs away. These are apt comparisons. When McConnell announced he'd retire as Minority Leader in November you got the feeling that he was almost in … [Read more...] about Is Mitch McConnell the arsonist who set the fire and ran away?
Humanitarian Aid: By Land, by Sea, by Air and, When Necessary, by Airdrop
Whenever and wherever there is a humanitarian crisis caused by war, conflict, or brought about by natural disasters, the United States is there to deliver critical aid, by land, by sea and by air. Oftentimes, “by air” is the only way to deliver lifesaving supplies to those in need as was the case during the Soviet Union’s blockade of Berlin in 1948-1949. The historic and … [Read more...] about Humanitarian Aid: By Land, by Sea, by Air and, When Necessary, by Airdrop
Rep. Eric Swalwell Turns the Tables
Part of Republicans’ reluctance to question Hunter Biden in open hearings is – in addition to the fear of exposing the sheer lunacy of their impeachment inquiry -- the dread that, with Trump’s shady record in exactly the same areas of the Biden investigation, the tables could be turned on them. Well, during the closed-door hearings last week Republican nightmares … [Read more...] about Rep. Eric Swalwell Turns the Tables
Is the United States overestimating China’s power?
Made it, Mao! Top of the World? DigitalVision Vectors via Getty Images Dan Murphy, Harvard Kennedy School Which country is the greatest threat to the United States? The answer, according to a large proportion of Americans, is clear: China. Half of all Americans responding to a mid-2023 survey from the Pew Research Center cited China as the biggest … [Read more...] about Is the United States overestimating China’s power?
Cognitive Boys (Cartoon, Column and Video)
You can’t diagnose a person’s mental capabilities based on political narratives yet, that’s what voters appear to be doing right now. It’s bad enough that poll respondents believe Trump is better capable of reducing crime than our current president when Trump himself is a criminal. It’s bad enough those same voters believe Trump is better at handling a crisis when his … [Read more...] about Cognitive Boys (Cartoon, Column and Video)
New Poll: Biden numbers falling, Trump numbers rising
A Siena College-conducted poll commissioned by the New York Times finds President Joe Biden's numbers falling and former President Donald Trump's rising. Joe Biden’s disapproval rating reaches new high, according to new poll. The president has a 47% disapproval rating, but it’s a mixed bag when accounting for ‘double haters’ – those who dislike Trump too Strong … [Read more...] about New Poll: Biden numbers falling, Trump numbers rising
Rescuing Jesus From Christendom
If one doesn't understand why Jesus needs to be rescued from Christendom, then one hasn't had much exposure to Christendom. Such is especially true about the American version of Christendom. Seriously, what some alleged "Christians" say in public forums is enough to make a person vomit. I am constantly reaching for a barf bag whenever I wade into the cesspool called Twitter. … [Read more...] about Rescuing Jesus From Christendom
About Your “Panama Hat”
Several years ago, a relative in Ecuador gave me a beautiful, white, straw hat (below). The hat is so finely and delicately hand woven that it can be rolled up tightly enough that it can almost pass through a wedding ring. Some say it can even hold water, although I have never put mine through that test. Already in 1869, an article in Scientific American Magazine … [Read more...] about About Your “Panama Hat”
THE DAMAGE MITCH MCCONNELL HAS DONE TO DEMOCRACY IS INDELIBLE
To best assess the execrable essence of Mitch McConnell, you just need to connect the dots. After the MAGA insurrection on Jan. 6, after the dead and the injured and the feces smeared on walls, McConnell tore into Donald Trump. He said, “The mob was fed lies. They were provoked by the president” who was guilty of “a disgraceful dereliction of duty.” But when the time came … [Read more...] about THE DAMAGE MITCH MCCONNELL HAS DONE TO DEMOCRACY IS INDELIBLE
BECOMING A SWIFTIE DAD, AND OTHER SKILLS I’VE LEARNED
by Jase Graves Having raised three daughters, I’ve gained, in the words of Liam Neeson, “a very particular set of skills.” Unfortunately, none of these skills would be useful in the event of an international kidnapping. Because two of our daughters (and some of our credit cards) are now in college and one is deep in the bowels of high school, I feel like an abandoned … [Read more...] about BECOMING A SWIFTIE DAD, AND OTHER SKILLS I’VE LEARNED
Donald Trump Is A Racist (Cartoon and Column)
I did not take this cartoon lightly. In fact, I wasn’t even considering it when I thought of it or when I roughed it out. But I decided to draw a rough of it and bounce it off a few people I respect. The first friend said go for it. She saw that I wasn’t the one being racist but instead, was calling Donald Trump out for his racism. She’s smart but also crazy, like me, so I … [Read more...] about Donald Trump Is A Racist (Cartoon and Column)
MCCONNELL STEPS DOWN (CARTOON)
Can Trump be prosecuted? Supreme Court will take up precedent-setting case to define the limits of presidential immunity
Former President Donald Trump speaks to the media following his appearance at the District Court in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 9, 2024. Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images Claire Wofford, College of Charleston The U.S. Supreme Court announced on Feb. 28, 2024, that it will consider the momentous issue of whether Donald Trump is immune … [Read more...] about Can Trump be prosecuted? Supreme Court will take up precedent-setting case to define the limits of presidential immunity
Nigeria’s security problems deepen as Anglophone insurgency in Cameroon spills across border
Grieving for the 140 victims of a January 2024 attack in north-central Nigeria. AP Photo/Sunday Alamba Augustine Aboh, University of Massachusetts Over the past two decades, Nigeria has grappled with multiple and complex national security threats, each posing a significant challenge to its stability. The nation finds itself fighting a violent … [Read more...] about Nigeria’s security problems deepen as Anglophone insurgency in Cameroon spills across border
DUBIOUS LOYALTY (CARTOON)
Sen. Mitch McConnell’s legacy is the current Supreme Court and a judiciary reshaped by his ‘calculated audacity
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell departs the Senate chamber on February 28, 2024 in Washington, DC. Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images Al Cross, University of Kentucky Mitch McConnell, who announced on Feb. 28, 2024, that he would step down as the Senate GOP leader later in the year, used his tenure as the longest-serving Senate leader of any … [Read more...] about Sen. Mitch McConnell’s legacy is the current Supreme Court and a judiciary reshaped by his ‘calculated audacity
Get my Jew
by Don Hermann Columnist "Get my Jew." The words of a bigot. If the expression is unfamiliar to you, it’s commonly used by someone who is in need of an attorney. It’s a putdown and at the same time, a cry for help. Is the user of the expression really an antisemite but putting the thinking aside for a little reality? In this era of increased antisemitism it’s … [Read more...] about Get my Jew
Biden and Trump handily win Michigan primary with warning signs
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump both won their parties' Michigan primary, but neither had nights that were totally triumphant. The question now becomes: who has the bigger warning sign and how will he deal with it? Politico: President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump scored decisive wins in their respective Michigan primaries on Tuesday, … [Read more...] about Biden and Trump handily win Michigan primary with warning signs
California Conservatives need to Dump Trump, Religious Right
by Eddie McCoven Having grown up in a rural farming community, I know the value of hard work, respect for the law and respecting and supporting your neighbor. In California’s back country, faith and freedom go hand-in-hand. Self-determination and self-reliance were always the goal for many people whom I’d come to know as conservatives. California has enjoyed a legacy of … [Read more...] about California Conservatives need to Dump Trump, Religious Right