Review by Doug Gibson Soon after the legendary boxer Jack Dempsey won the heavyweight championship, Hollywood beckoned. The first of several films made was a serial, called The Adventures of Daredevil Jack (1920). In his autobiography, Dempsey good naturedly opines that he saved the girl and punched others out in his films. Only a couple of reels of Daredevil Jack … [Read more...] about Slow burn comic: Vintage star Edgar Kennedy
Is Trump Lawyer Donald McGahn A Protector Of The Presidency? A Rat? Or Maybe Both?
My head exploded while reading a New York Times story published over the weekend revealing that White House counsel Donald McGahn has "cooperated extensively" with Special Counsel Robert Mueller without Donald Trump's full knowledge. But once I had finished moping up all that splattered gray matter, it became perfectly clear. The Times story was a puff piece disguised … [Read more...] about Is Trump Lawyer Donald McGahn A Protector Of The Presidency? A Rat? Or Maybe Both?
Hope For Roman Catholics
Roman Catholics in the USA must be feeling wounded by the newest sex scandal involving the Roman Catholic Church (henceforth referred to as the RCC). Thankfully, there is hope for them. First, God is much bigger than the RCC, and God still has the authority and ability to do whatever He wills. No misdeeds by Roman Catholic clergy can stop God from bestowing His grace and … [Read more...] about Hope For Roman Catholics
The Reawakening of a Dormant Virus in Some Americans
Disclaimer: The writer knows beans about medicine, or viruses, for that matter. However, whatever medical information is contained here comes from credible medical literature as sourced. The rest of the content comes from the author’s heart and mind and reflects his personal views and opinion. Commenting on the sad state of affairs our country finds itself in today, … [Read more...] about The Reawakening of a Dormant Virus in Some Americans
Zimbabwe’s coup did not create democracy from dictatorship
Steven Feldstein, Boise State University Many citizens and international observers cautiously hoped that the southern African nation of Zimbabwe would find its way from dictatorship to democracy this year. President Robert Mugabe was militarily removed from office in November 2017 after 37 years in office, opening the door for the country’s first real leadership transition … [Read more...] about Zimbabwe’s coup did not create democracy from dictatorship
Enemies List (Cartoon, Column and Video) ERROR FIXED
Paul Conrad, perhaps the greatest political cartoonist in American history, was furious when he found out he wasn’t on Nixon’s infamous enemies list. It turned out he actually was when the second list was revealed. A second list? Nixon hated a lot of people. Conrad later said being included was his greatest distinction, and he won three Pulitzers. Can you imagine if Nixon had … [Read more...] about Enemies List (Cartoon, Column and Video) ERROR FIXED
Media Struggles Covering White Nationalists, Antifa and Trump
By Blair Bess White Supremacists were supposed to descend upon Washington, D.C. this past weekend for a demonstration commemorating the anniversary of last year's deadly "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville. One problem. Next to no one showed up. There were more police and counter-protesters and - of course - media in attendance than the throngs of hate-mongers … [Read more...] about Media Struggles Covering White Nationalists, Antifa and Trump
Facebook begins to shift from being a free and open platform into a responsible public utility
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg prepares to testify on Capitol Hill. AP Photo/Andrew Harnik Anjana Susarla, Michigan State University When Facebook recently removed several accounts for trying to influence the 2018 midterm elections, it was the company’s latest move acknowledging the key challenge facing the social media giant: It is both an open … [Read more...] about Facebook begins to shift from being a free and open platform into a responsible public utility
Cartoon: John Brennan
Trump craves good press from the ‘fake news’ media – just look at his White House newsletter
Joseph Graf, American University School of Communication Mainstream press coverage of President Trump has been unfavorable. Thomas Patterson found that 80 percent of stories in the first 100 days of the administration were negative in tone. The president has attacked the media as “fake news” and journalists as “the enemy of the American people.” The president’s … [Read more...] about Trump craves good press from the ‘fake news’ media – just look at his White House newsletter
These Men and Women Do Not Need a Military Parade
The brave men and women in our Armed Forces do not need a $92 million self-aggrandizing military parade. What they need is more respect for those fighting the wildfires out West. Airmen from the Washington Air National Guard fight the Sheep Creek fire Aug. 6, 2018, near Northport, Wash. What they need is more respect for their fallen comrades and their Gold Star … [Read more...] about These Men and Women Do Not Need a Military Parade
Turning The Corner From Doubt To Certainty: Nothing To See Here, America, Move Along
Have you had a friend who died after a long bout with alcoholism or some other form of substance abuse who left you wondering when he turned the proverbial corner from moderation to addiction? The comparison may not be the neatest, but the same question can be asked of Donald Trump: When did we know for sure that he colluded with Russia? The answer to when a friend may … [Read more...] about Turning The Corner From Doubt To Certainty: Nothing To See Here, America, Move Along
White Supremacists and the GOP
Once again, Americans have received a reminder that white supremacists are not extinct. From NPR, 12 August 2018: "A small group of about 25 white supremacist demonstrators rallied next to the White House on Sunday, one year after the 'Unite the Right' demonstration by the same organizer turned deadly in Charlottesville, Va." In theory, all major political parties in the … [Read more...] about White Supremacists and the GOP
Ponderings of a Philosophical-Fiction Writer: Annual Pilgrimage to a Comic Convention
By: Patricia Bossano In general English, Matriarchy is a form of social organization in which descent and relationship are reckoned through the female line. It is also a social system in which females hold primary power, predominate in roles of leadership, moral authority, social privilege and control of property. This definition couldn’t be more applicable to my family, … [Read more...] about Ponderings of a Philosophical-Fiction Writer: Annual Pilgrimage to a Comic Convention
The Mistake You Make in Every Political Argument
We’ve all been sufficiently frustrated by the gap between the values someone espouses and the policies they support that we’ve gotten into political arguments to help them see their error. Perhaps, if we’re more honest about our own motivation, we just reacted to get rid of that visceral dissonant feeling that “something that wrong just can’t be allowed to stand”. And no … [Read more...] about The Mistake You Make in Every Political Argument
(UPDATES) An Honor ‘If You Would Revoke My Security Clearance as Well,’ Mr. President
UPDATE III: In yet a further rebuke to the autocrat’s attempts to stifle free speech, to weaponize the security clearance process, to silence his critics, more than 175 former State Department and Pentagon officials have signed a third letter to Trump. Read the letter here UPDATE II: As Trump reiterates his intention to strip Justice Department official Bruce … [Read more...] about (UPDATES) An Honor ‘If You Would Revoke My Security Clearance as Well,’ Mr. President
Lies, Corruption, Broken Promises- Trump’s Legacy
If you can remember back as far as 2015 and 2016 when the presidential campaigns were going strong, you may remember some promises that Donald Trump made before he was elected. He pledged to clean up the swamp that was Washington, controlling lobbyists and corrupt politicians. The best men would be brought in to run the government. A trillion dollars would be devoted to … [Read more...] about Lies, Corruption, Broken Promises- Trump’s Legacy
Lies, Corruption and Broken Promises- The Trump Legacy
If you can remember back as far as 2015 and 2016 when the presidential campaigns were going strong, you may remember some promises that Donald Trump made before he was elected. He pledged to clean up the swamp that was Washington, controlling lobbyists and corrupt politicians. The best men would be brought in to run the government. A trillion dollars would be devoted to … [Read more...] about Lies, Corruption and Broken Promises- The Trump Legacy
Aretha Franklin: sublime soul diva whose voice inspired the civil rights movement
Leah Kardos, Kingston University It is no coincidence that two of Aretha Franklin’s celebrated contemporaries who travelled to Detroit to see the singer in the last stages of her illness were Stevie Wonder and Jesse Jackson. It is hard to overestimate Franklin’s importance to both music and the civil rights movement – and the presence of one of music’s greatest figures … [Read more...] about Aretha Franklin: sublime soul diva whose voice inspired the civil rights movement
Newspapers Strike Back (Cartoon, Column and Video)
Today, over 70 newspapers (so far) are running coordinated editorials defending a free press from Donald Trump’s attacks that the media is the “enemy of the American people” and “fake news.” It’s being coordinated by The Boston Globe. I probably have several newspaper clients participating in this, but one that’s definitely on board is the Sarasota News Leader. They asked me … [Read more...] about Newspapers Strike Back (Cartoon, Column and Video)