The ritual humiliation of Peter Strzok
They stuck with Donald Trump when he was heard, on video, boasting about sexually assaulting women. They stuck with him still when he acknowledged paying hush money to a porn actress who alleged an affair. But this last week, congressional Republicans, determined to discredit the investigation by Robert S. Mueller III into Russia's interference in the 2016 election, hauled … [Read more...] about The ritual humiliation of Peter Strzok
Russia Scandal Timeline: A Compelling Blueprint Of Where Maximum Bob Is Headed
Believe it or not, there still are people in addition to the president of the United States who claim to not believe Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election. And there are a larger number of people who claim to still not believe that the Trump campaign -- and possibly Donald Trump himself -- colluded with Vladimir Putin in his successful scheme to cybersabotage the … [Read more...] about Russia Scandal Timeline: A Compelling Blueprint Of Where Maximum Bob Is Headed
The Kings of Summer (2013)
The Kings of Summer is a 2013 independent film, following three teenage boys who are seeking their own freedom and authority in the wilderness after they've decided to run away from home during the summer. Joe (Nick Robinson) is in a seemingly never-ending conflict with his father, Frank (Nick Offerman) and is frustrated with this relationship. Joe, we soon learn, has a … [Read more...] about The Kings of Summer (2013)
Spain’s majority-female cabinet embodies women’s global rise to power
Susan Franceschet, University of Calgary and Karen Beckwith, Case Western Reserve University Gender-equal governments, which include the same number of men and women as ministry heads and in other cabinet posts, used to be the purview of woman-friendly Nordic countries and highly progressive societies like Canada and Costa Rica. No longer. Mexico’s president-elect … [Read more...] about Spain’s majority-female cabinet embodies women’s global rise to power
Cartoon: The Fall of the West
Disgrace Under Pressure
We had another scintillating week in the American Swamp. Here's how it unfolded. Monday - Packing Future Ex-President Trump (FEPOTUS) announced that DC Circuit Judge Brett Kavanaugh was his nominee to the Supreme Court seat, abandoned by Anthony Kennedy. In his remarks, Kavanaugh emphasized the sacrosanct relationship with his daughters. He also mentioned that more than half … [Read more...] about Disgrace Under Pressure
(UPDATED) Mueller Indicts 12 Russian Intel Officers On Eve Of Trump-Putin Summit
Three days before Donald Trump is scheduled to meet one-on-one with Vladimir Putin amidst mounting pressure on him to hold Russia accountable for interfering in the election that improbably landed him in the presidency, Special Counsel Robert Mueller has charged 12 Russian intelligence officers with conspiring to hack Democrats. The 12 were members of the GRU (Main … [Read more...] about (UPDATED) Mueller Indicts 12 Russian Intel Officers On Eve Of Trump-Putin Summit
They Lose Luggage, Don’t They?
A few years ago, on a flight back from South America in the middle of the summer, a container with frozen shrimp accidentally continued to California instead of being offloaded along with my other luggage at my destination in Texas. Two days later, I received a call from the airline advising me that the container had been returned to my home airport and urging me to please … [Read more...] about They Lose Luggage, Don’t They?
NATO: Trump and supporters head for sharp disillusion
NATO and Britain’s reactions to President Donald Trump’s visits signal that his relentless self-destructive steps are setting him and his core supporters up for the sharpest disillusionment of their political lives. He and his supporters seem convinced that American military, economic and diplomatic powers are so overwhelming that Europeans have little choice but to … [Read more...] about NATO: Trump and supporters head for sharp disillusion
Trumpalloon
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Living With Nonstop Pain
Imagine that you have to live with nonstop pain 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. How would you cope with such a condition? How would it change you? Would you try to numb your pain with alcohol or illegal drugs? Would you withdraw from society? What if your condition disabled you to the point that you could no longer be employed outside your home? Could you handle your income … [Read more...] about Living With Nonstop Pain
Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)
In Marvel's latest addition to its cinematic universe, Ant-Man and the Wasp improves upon the original story that debuted Paul Rudd's portrayal of Ant-Man in 2015. This sequel is funnier, the story is better, and, by the end of it all, it cleverly weaves itself into the recent events of Avengers: Infinity War. Much like the first Ant-Man, this film's underlying message is … [Read more...] about Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)
I Yearn for a Society in Which Civility Rules, But These Are Not Civil Times
I yearn for a society in which civility rules, but these are not civil times. by Michael Winship A number of years ago, at the height of the whole Bill Clinton/Monica Lewinsky insanity, a certain someone figuring prominently in the right’s exploitation of the scandal occasionally lunched with friends of theirs at a restaurant where I hung out on a near daily basis. To … [Read more...] about I Yearn for a Society in Which Civility Rules, But These Are Not Civil Times
Of Russians & Refugees: Donald Trump’s ‘Emperor Has No Clothes’ Moment Of Truth
As revealing moments go, Donald Trump's comments about Vladimir Putin and Russian interference in elections past and future at the ass end of the NATO meeting in Brussels on Thursday was not surprising if nevertheless surreal. And a reminder -- as if we need one -- of how utterly screwed America and our once sacred values are if we don't fight back. Hard. Asked how he … [Read more...] about Of Russians & Refugees: Donald Trump’s ‘Emperor Has No Clothes’ Moment Of Truth
Hypocrites for Kavanaugh
WASHINGTON -- Be prepared for a festival of hypocrisy, evasion and misdirection from supporters of the confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Begin with the idea that because Kavanaugh is qualified, well-educated, intelligent and likable, senators should fall in line behind him. Sorry, but Senate Republicans have already demonstrated that none of … [Read more...] about Hypocrites for Kavanaugh
Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Trump and NATO
OF RELATED INTEREST: --Things will not be okay --Ronald’s out. Donald’s in. --‘Very stable’ Trump? European leaders beg to differ --Pentagon goes into 'damage control' mode to reassure NATO allies --Pentagon goes into 'damage control' mode to reassure NATO allies Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation’s most prominent cartoon artists for his outstanding work as … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Trump and NATO
As the World Cup winds down and the summit nears, Trump is playing Putin’s game
Russian-government backed show Comedy Club’s Trump and Putin impersonators. RUTube Cynthia Hooper, College of the Holy Cross It seems incredible that White House aides would schedule the first U.S.-Russia summit of the Donald Trump Presidency for the day after the World Cup final soccer match in Moscow, given the assiduous attention to detail that … [Read more...] about As the World Cup winds down and the summit nears, Trump is playing Putin’s game
Trump Buys Survival Insurance From Brett Kavanaugh
Feel free to tell yourself that Donald Trump chose Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court because the guy went to Yale (Trump reportedly loves Ivy League creds), or because the guy has been thoroughly vetted by the Heritage Foundation and the Federalist Society (the right-wing groups that have long been funneling conservative judges to the bench). But if you really want to … [Read more...] about Trump Buys Survival Insurance From Brett Kavanaugh
The Benefits of NATO
By Graham F. West In 1949, President Harry Truman led the way in forming the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, known today as NATO. For more than 60 years, this alliance, founded on the idea that "an attack on one is an attack on all," has stood as a cornerstone of the interconnected world that Truman worked to build - one of allies who share common interests and common … [Read more...] about The Benefits of NATO