The Battle of Belleau Wood in June, 1918 near the Marne River in France during World War I greatly contributed to the lore of the United States Marines. It was one of the first battles for American troops entering the war which was a victory for the allies at a cost of 1,811 American lives. The Aisne Marne American Cemetery which contains American remains is a monument to those … [Read more...] about Can’t Get Rain on the Bone Spurs (Cartoon and Column)
On the 100th Anniversary of the Day When ‘The Guns Fell Silent’ (UPDATES)
UPDATE III: Today, Trump admitted he should have visited Arlington National Cemetery on the occasion of Veterans Day. In an interview with Chris Wallace to air this weekend, Trump said, according to the New York Times: In retrospect, I should have, and I did last year and I will virtually every year…But we had come in very late at night and I had just left, … [Read more...] about On the 100th Anniversary of the Day When ‘The Guns Fell Silent’ (UPDATES)
Foolishness From NRA
The NRA should be scolded by every decent American. From Yahoo.com: Nurses, surgeons fire back at NRA with pictures of gun trauma: '#ThisIsMyLane' Just days after a single gunman took the lives of 12 at a bar in Thousand Oaks, Calif., the National Rifle Association sent an angry tweet Thursday suggesting that the medical community stay out of the gun debate. “Someone … [Read more...] about Foolishness From NRA
Whitaker “Appointment” Does Not Pass Muster
President Trump has named Matthew Whitaker, until recently Chief of Staff to Attorney General Sessions, as acting Attorney General pursuant to the Vacancies Reform Act of 1998. There has been speculation about this unusual move, which seems to be the first time someone has tried to appoint an administrative staffer to a Cabinet position. Based on my plain text reading of the … [Read more...] about Whitaker “Appointment” Does Not Pass Muster
On voting
I was prepared to do so since I had arranged an unusual election night party. A couple weeks ago I sent our invitations to 40 families in our neighborhood and environs. I made no selection based on the family’s political proclivities. It was come one, come all. I promised beer, wine and all the goodies they could eat. I knew free food and booze would generate interest even if … [Read more...] about On voting
Has this study found a new possible solution for hearing loss?
Hearing loss affects many people of all age groups and demographics around the world. Whether hearing loss is moderate or severe, people who struggle to hear can experience social isolation, discomfort and difficulty at school or work. Unaddressed hearing loss costs the world $750 billion globally in lost productivity and support every year, which makes it an enormous but often … [Read more...] about Has this study found a new possible solution for hearing loss?
The Night the Wall Came Down
As Trump continues to clamor “Build that wall,” here is the story of an infamous wall that came down exactly 29 years ago – “one of the most consequential events of the 20th century, exposing the Soviet Union as a corrupt, weak ’empire’ and effectively ending the Cold War.” _._ There are certain images to which one is an eyewitness — images seen through one’s own … [Read more...] about The Night the Wall Came Down
The other 2018 midterm wave: A historic 10-point jump in turnout among young people
The other 2018 midterm wave: A historic 10-point jump in turnout among young people Nine months after Parkland, students like David Hogg have joined the youth voter wave. AP Photo/John Raoux Kei Kawashima-Ginsberg, Tufts University Voter turnout among 18 to 29-year-olds in the 2018 midterm elections was 31 percent, … [Read more...] about The other 2018 midterm wave: A historic 10-point jump in turnout among young people
More thoughts on the 2018 Mid-Terms
My thoughts on the midterms, nationally. Note that many races have not yet been called. (This was originally a Twitter thread so it reads like a list of talking points). 1) Politics is about thresholds. Who holds a majority or supermajority in a chamber or a Governorship matters more than anything else. Policy agenda and investigative power requires topping certain electoral … [Read more...] about More thoughts on the 2018 Mid-Terms
Thought the election might restore some order? Oh you poor, sweet child
WASHINGTON -- On Tuesday, American voters had their say: They gave Democrats control of the House, a check on the chaotic and rageful Trump presidency that left many voters saying in Election Day polls that they felt anxious and overwhelmed. On Wednesday, President Trump gave his response: He will be even more chaotic and rageful going forward. Trump called a news … [Read more...] about Thought the election might restore some order? Oh you poor, sweet child
Cartoon: Trump and the 2018 Elections
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Why Trump Lost
WASHINGTON -- The 2018 elections began the demolition of the Trump coalition. There remains much work to do. The results in some states were disappointing, and President Trump's grip on the Republican Party was strengthened. But a large majority of Americans rejected the president's divisive, ethno-nationalist politics. Democrats shook his hold on voters in the old … [Read more...] about Why Trump Lost
The bottom line? Trump just fired sessions. Is Mueller next?
Has a political "purge" by Donald Trump started, as a headline on The Huffington Post suggests? Whether or not it is that, Trump today "asked for the resignation" of Attorney General Jeff sessions. The translation: you're fired. This Tweet by Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy sums it up: Jeff Sessions did not resign. He was fired. Jeff Sessions did not resign. He was fired. … [Read more...] about The bottom line? Trump just fired sessions. Is Mueller next?
What Next?
It was an ambivalent Election Day for both Democrats and Republicans. Democrats flipped House but lost ground in Senate and certainly did not have a mandate. Republicans won governorships in Ohio, Florida, and Georgia, three important states for 2020 and future gerrymandering. The winners were deep Trumpers and Cordray’s loss for Ohio governor after all he had done to protect … [Read more...] about What Next?
A Day When ‘Democrats Can Dare to Dream Again’ (UPDATE)
UPDATE: Once again, with respect to the record number of women elected on Tuesday, Andy Borowitz has it satirically right: Trump Unable to Stop Caravan of Democratic Women Invading Washington “The Democrats are responsible for sending this caravan, and, frankly, it’s a disgrace,” [Trup] said. “They are sending some dangerous women.” Read more … [Read more...] about A Day When ‘Democrats Can Dare to Dream Again’ (UPDATE)
2 economic policies likely to change with Democrats in control of House
House Democrats will finally have a say in economic policy. AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite Steven Pressman, Colorado State University Perhaps the biggest surprise in the midterm elections was that, unlike 2016, there wasn’t one. Polls and pundits expected Democrats would take control of the House and Republicans would keep the Senate, and that’s exactly … [Read more...] about 2 economic policies likely to change with Democrats in control of House
Democrats take House, Republicans gain seats in Senate
Nope. It didn't turn out to be an across the boards "blue wave" election, like the Democrats had hoped. Nor did it turn out to be a "red wave" as President Donald Trump had earlier suggested. The split in America was highlighted by the 2018 mid-term election returns which saw the House go to the Democrats, the Senate go to the Republicans with an increase in their seats, … [Read more...] about Democrats take House, Republicans gain seats in Senate
What image will define the 2018 election?
Images of Donald Trump from the midterm campaign. Illustration by Bob Britten Bob Britten, West Virginia University Every election has its iconic images. Or does it? There are standout images from previous campaigns. Barack Obama’s “Hope” poster, with all its homages and parodies, is a classic example. … [Read more...] about What image will define the 2018 election?
America needs a leader who can capture the high ground of technology
by David Ignatius Washington Post Writers Group Columnist AUSTIN, Texas -- A conference here to gather American business and military experts to discuss the coming revolution in artificial intelligence was a good Election-Day measure of the challenges ahead to maintain the U.S. competitive edge. Corporate and government leaders agree that China's rapid application of … [Read more...] about America needs a leader who can capture the high ground of technology
Midterm polls are a troubling spectacle for the world
Americans are calling today’s midterm election the most important in decades but foreigners need lose no sleep over whether Republicans or Democrats dominate Congress. Both these great and in the past admired parties are intellectually bankrupt now. Washington’s dismal foreign policies may not change much whichever party rules US legislature, since they are obsessed with … [Read more...] about Midterm polls are a troubling spectacle for the world