Recent nightly breaking Trump news consisted of Michael Cohen revealing that Donald Trump knew beforehand of Russian spies visiting Trump Tower to dish stolen dirt on Hillary Clinton. The Russians met with Donald Trump Jr., then campaign manager and current jail occupant Paul Manafort and Jared Kushner before the election. Why is this important? Trump has denied any … [Read more...] about Spending time with Daddy (Cartoon, Column and Video)
Three questions about Tequila answered
An agave plant cutter, or ‘jimador,’ cuts the tips off from agave branches at a Jose Cuervo blue agave field. AP Photo/Guillermo Arias Jeffrey Miller, Colorado State University In less than a decade, worldwide sales of tequila have doubled, while sales of premium and ultra-premium brands have shot up by 292 percent and 706 percent, respectively. In … [Read more...] about Three questions about Tequila answered
Oh, Where Have You Gone, Robert Mueller? Our Nation Turns Its Lonely Eyes To You
It by now a forgone conclusion that presidential candidate Donald Trump knew in advance of the most pungent and thoroughly documented example of collusion between his campaign and Russia -- the infamous June 9, 2016 Trump Tower meeting called by Donald "If What You Say Is True I Love It" Trump Jr. Steve Bannon has said as much ("The chance that Don. Jr did not walk these … [Read more...] about Oh, Where Have You Gone, Robert Mueller? Our Nation Turns Its Lonely Eyes To You
How the Russian government used disinformation and cyber warfare in 2016 election – an ethical hacker explains
Outside forces pushed the American people farther apart. Delpixel/Shutterstock.com Timothy Summers, University of Maryland The Soviet Union and now Russia under Vladimir Putin have waged a political power struggle against the West for nearly a century. Spreading false and distorted information – called “dezinformatsiya” after the Russian word for … [Read more...] about How the Russian government used disinformation and cyber warfare in 2016 election – an ethical hacker explains
Donald Trump is a Con Artist
Gratitude is due Andrew Sullivan for calling Donald Trump what he is in New York Magazine. Con men usually know that a con has a life span, and not a long one. At some point, it will collapse because it is, in fact, bullshit. By then, the best con men have made the sale — think of “Trump University” — and moved on. They also know that keeping the suckers sealed off from … [Read more...] about Donald Trump is a Con Artist
Will the Emoluments Case Against Trump Become the Crack in the Dam? (UPDATE: ‘On Second Thought…’)
UPDATE: The piece below concludes with the dreadful realization that perhaps nothing -- “not even the ‘Fifth Avenue’ scenario” – might bring Trump down. However, lurking in the back of my mind –- should such a miracle on 5th Avenue or anywhere else ever occur -- has been the alarming thought that we may be jumping from the frying pan into the fire. Why? Well, there … [Read more...] about Will the Emoluments Case Against Trump Become the Crack in the Dam? (UPDATE: ‘On Second Thought…’)
God and Science
The relationship between Theism and Science has been debated for generations. All too often, people are given the impression that one cannot believe in the existence of God or the supernatural and at the same time believe what Science says about nature. In reality, Science does not require atheism, as indicated by the following statements by scientists. Stephen Jay Gould, … [Read more...] about God and Science
Cartoon: Shellgame
Race of mass shooters influences how the media cover their crimes, new study shows
Race of mass shooters influences how the media cover their crimes, new study shows If a news report mentions a shooter’s tough childhood, chances are he’s white. ASAG Studio Laura Frizzell, The Ohio State University; Sadé L. Lindsay, The Ohio State University, and Scott Duxbury, The Ohio State University On Jan. 24, 2014, … [Read more...] about Race of mass shooters influences how the media cover their crimes, new study shows
Mike Peter Guest Cartoon: Trump’s Fake News
Of related interest: --Once again, ‘fake news’ decried by Trump turns out to be true --Stormy Daniels' attorney, Michael Avenatti, says 3 other women claim they were paid by AMI, Donald Trump, Michael Cohen --FOR THE TRUMP WHITE HOUSE, EVEN THE WEATHER HAS BECOME FAKE NEWS --Joe Scarborough Hails Shepard Smith as ‘American Hero’ for ‘Speaking the Truth to Those Who Need to … [Read more...] about Mike Peter Guest Cartoon: Trump’s Fake News
The Totally Unexpected: What It May Take To Demolish The So-Called Trump Presidency
Apologies for the crudeness of the analogy, but if you think of Donald Trump as two pounds of spit in a one-pound bag, it is difficult to escape the conclusion that sooner or later the bag has to burst. The question is when and because of what. Robert Mueller? Michael Cohen? Stormy Daniels? Or something Totally Unexpected? I'm casting my vote for Totally Unexpected. … [Read more...] about The Totally Unexpected: What It May Take To Demolish The So-Called Trump Presidency
Chemo Kitchen Cookbook: a Kickstarter countdown
About half of cancer patients who undergo chemotherapy find that food may taste different. It can be too sweet, too salty, too bitter or bland. The Chemo Kitchen Cookbook is a collection of recipes written by award-winning chefs, created specifically for people going through taste change during cancer treatment. It's coming to you from Seattle via Kickstarter; order your … [Read more...] about Chemo Kitchen Cookbook: a Kickstarter countdown
We All Have the ‘Right Stuff’ In Us
“Like other people with disabilities, I was thrilled to get the chance to prove that I had the Right Stuff then, and here I am, 30-plus years later, still being given the opportunity to make a difference.” Ms. Darcy Painter I am a short person. My dream, when I joined the U.S. Air Force, was to fly -- in any capacity. After qualifying in every respect for aircrew … [Read more...] about We All Have the ‘Right Stuff’ In Us
Millennials are so over US domination of world affairs
Millennials are not into the ‘We are the greatest country’ idea. Shutterstock Bruce Jentleson, Duke University Millennials, the generation born between 1981 and 1996, see America’s role in the 21st century world in ways that, as a recently released study shows, are an intriguing mix of continuity and change compared to prior generations. For over … [Read more...] about Millennials are so over US domination of world affairs
Why is the health community all about magnesium right now?
Activated charcoal, coconut oil and others have made the circuit around the health community as popular supplement tools, and the next big thing is magnesium. Like calcium and iron, magnesium plays an important role in maintaining your body’s functions — from strong muscles to a positive mood. Magnesium is a vital electrolyte in the body that helps with migraines, depression … [Read more...] about Why is the health community all about magnesium right now?
Democratic Socialism (Cartoon and Column)
I’m not entirely on board with the entire platform of democratic socialism. While I do believe corporations should be subjected to tighter regulations, and profit-sharing by all with their employees would be ideal, I’m not down with government forcing them to share ownership. But, I do believe every American should have access to affordable healthcare, childcare, and … [Read more...] about Democratic Socialism (Cartoon and Column)
Burying old lies with new ones
WASHINGTON -- "What you're seeing and what you're reading is not what's happening." When the history of the Trump era is written, this quotation from our president will play a prominent role in explaining the distemper of our moment and the dysfunction of his administration. Trump was talking about media coverage of his trade war, but he was also describing his genuinely … [Read more...] about Burying old lies with new ones
The Thailand Cave Rescue: A Good Story that Keeps on Giving
When an incident or accident that could easily become a horrific tragedy turns out well, of course there is rejoicing. And the entire world celebrated the “miracle in a Thailand cave” when 12 young boys and their “Wild Boars” soccer team coach were rescued against so many odds after having been trapped deep inside a monsoon-flooded cave for 18 days. On top of that … [Read more...] about The Thailand Cave Rescue: A Good Story that Keeps on Giving
Who’s losing? Dems and GOP as swing voters loom large
As the sharply divided American electorate is portrayed as a polarized 50-50 split between Republicans and Democrats, the truth is that neither party is popular and neither party enjoys anything close to 50 percent loyal support. More Americans continue to identify as independents than as GOPers or Dems – by a rather wide margin. According to Gallup’s tracking polls, in June … [Read more...] about Who’s losing? Dems and GOP as swing voters loom large
The Child King Cries ‘Help Me, I Think I’m Falling In Love (With Vlad) All Over Again’
You have to give Trey Gowdy and Lindsay Graham credit. Not much, but a little bit. Donald Trump's performance at the Surrender Summit was so repulsively astonishing that they have emerged as two of the very few Republicans pleading with the president to puh-leez remember his first responsibility is to protect the country, and to do that he has to admit that Russian … [Read more...] about The Child King Cries ‘Help Me, I Think I’m Falling In Love (With Vlad) All Over Again’