WASHINGTON -- Before this hare-brained and reckless administration is history, the nation will have cause to celebrate the public servants derided by Trumpists as the supposed "deep state." The term itself is propaganda, intended to cast a sinister light upon men and women whom Trump and his minions find annoyingly knowledgeable and experienced. They are not participants in … [Read more...] about The ‘deep state’ stands between us and the abyss
What Does the Environmental Impact of Self-Driving Cars Look Like?
Self-driving cars are both a popular and contentious topic, especially when they keep making the news for getting into accidents. In theory, once self-driving cars become more common, they could reduce the overall number of accidents by up to 90 percent. While they can save lives, will self-driving cars be better for the environment? Let's take a closer look at the … [Read more...] about What Does the Environmental Impact of Self-Driving Cars Look Like?
If Brexit – and Democracy – Means Anything, It’s Time for Pitchforks
Many people regard Magna Carta as the first Constitutional guarantee of the basic liberties of the English-speaking world. Fewer people know that Magna Carta wasn’t imposed on King John just because he abused his power (which after all has been true of most kings and governments throughout history), but because he had handed away the sovereignty of England to a foreign … [Read more...] about If Brexit – and Democracy – Means Anything, It’s Time for Pitchforks
Trump vs. Treason
People need to think twice before they accuse Donald Trump of committing treason. Did Trump order armed men to attack an American military installation? Did he participate in such an attack? Did Trump put on the military uniform of an entity that declared war on the USA? Did Trump lead an attack on soldiers wearing U.S. military uniforms? Did Trump lead a battle … [Read more...] about Trump vs. Treason
Surrender Summit Blowback: Even Repubs Now Question Trump’s Loyalty, But . . .
Not even George Will, the éminence grise of conservative pundits, was around in the 1790s when George Washington -- ostensibly first in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen -- was pilloried by some of those countrymen for what they viewed as insufficient allegiance to America over King George III, who of course had been deeply embarrassed by the young … [Read more...] about Surrender Summit Blowback: Even Repubs Now Question Trump’s Loyalty, But . . .
Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Trump and Russia
Of related interest: -From the Start, Trump Has Muddied a Clear Message: Putin Interfered">-From the Start, Trump Has Muddied a Clear Message: Putin Interfered --U.S. Officials ‘at a Fucking Loss’ Over Latest Russia Sellout --.White House Weighs Allowing Russia to Question Ex-U.S. Envoy --Trump Again Skips Intel Briefing After Siding With Putin Mike Peters is recognized … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Trump and Russia
Remembering What Was Forgotten in Helsinki: Russia’s Downing of Flight MH17
[Please scroll down to the bottom to read what the father of three children who perished aboard Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 has to say to president Trump] Yesterday was the fourth anniversary of the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over Ukraine by a Russian missile on July 17, 2014, killing all 298 souls on board. The passenger aircraft was traveling from Amsterdam to … [Read more...] about Remembering What Was Forgotten in Helsinki: Russia’s Downing of Flight MH17
Is Trump Trying to Destroy American Democracy?
With President Trump’s actions internally and in foreign affairs, it appears as if he is trying to destroy America’s democracy, perhaps hoping to institute an autocratic regime similar to those he openly admires, particularly Russia. His conduct during the one and a half years of his presidency can only be interpreted in two ways. One is that his behavior is the result of … [Read more...] about Is Trump Trying to Destroy American Democracy?
Cartoon: Trust
Why Trump hasn’t been impeached – and likely won’t be
Trump with the men who would replace him – Vice President Mike Pence on the left and House Speaker Paul Ryan on the left. Win McNamee/AP Pool Jacob Neiheisel, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Editor’s note: Removing a president from office is a two-step process. The first step is impeachment. That’s when members of the House … [Read more...] about Why Trump hasn’t been impeached – and likely won’t be
The Question Is No Longer Whether Putin Has Kompromat On Trump, It’s What It Is
In the wake of the global fallout from the Debacle in Helsinki, it must be asked yet again -- yes, yet again -- what Vladimir Putin has on Donald Trump. What was once viewed as conspiratorial fringe talk has entered the mainstream, which should not be surprising when you realize that Trump has remained on the defensive and uncharacteristically timid when it comes to … [Read more...] about The Question Is No Longer Whether Putin Has Kompromat On Trump, It’s What It Is
Cartoon: Submitting to Putin
The best way to sum up where Republican position on Donald Trump, Russia, and America; they have a great problem with an FBI agent hating Donald Trump and none with a Russian president loving him. Presidents are called upon to respond to a national crisis. Our current president is a national crisis. He proved it Monday as he rolled over and submitted to the leader of a … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Submitting to Putin
We are a deeply stupid country
WASHINGTON -- My fellow Americans, we are a deeply stupid nation. I know this must be the case because President Trump has repeatedly informed us that we are a "stupid country" -- he offered this opinion on at least nine occasions since he launched his campaign for the presidency -- and he should know. As he reminded us after his NATO meeting last week, he is a "very stable … [Read more...] about We are a deeply stupid country
Putin Has A Valid Point
Like it or not, Russian President Vladimir Putin has a valid point. From The Hill, 07/16/18: "Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed talk of Russian influence on the 2016 U.S. election as 'utterly ridiculous,' but said that only facts were leaked following the hacking of Democratic groups." (Quote Source) Yes, what were leaked to the American public were facts. … [Read more...] about Putin Has A Valid Point
A Tale of Two Presidents (UPDATE)
UPDATE: Read the entire Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture delivered by President Obama in Johannesburg, South Africa, on July 17th here. ~.~ This year celebrates the 100th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s birth, South Africa’s anti-apartheid hero often lovingly and respectfully referred to by his traditional Xhosa clan name, "Madiba." Today, as part of this … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Presidents (UPDATE)
Cartoon: Trump and Putin Meeting
(UPDATE II) Trump’s Capitulation In Helsinki: America’s Worst Fears Are Confirmed
Did anyone really believe that Donald Trump would grow a pair before meeting one-on-one with Vladimir Putin in Helsinki on Monday? Of course not, but the sight of the president of the United States groveling at the feet of America's greatest adversary while committing the traitorous and treasonous -- yes, traitorous and treasonous -- sin of refusing to defend the homeland … [Read more...] about (UPDATE II) Trump’s Capitulation In Helsinki: America’s Worst Fears Are Confirmed
Trump and Putin’s big whimper doesn’t deserve tar and feathers
Donald Trump finally had the rare pleasure of holding a press conference alongside a very consequential world leader who likes his foreign policies and rooted for him to become US President. That is about all the rope that Russia’s Vladimir Putin granted him today at their extraordinary summit meeting in Helsinki. Yet, Trump does not deserve the tar and feathers being … [Read more...] about Trump and Putin’s big whimper doesn’t deserve tar and feathers
New York Daily News Blunt Cover on Trump and Helsinki
New York Daily News … [Read more...] about New York Daily News Blunt Cover on Trump and Helsinki
Trump’s kowtowing only strengthens ‘Vladimir the Great
WASHINGTON -- President Trump is succeeding wildly in one clear, if unannounced, objective: to Make Russia Great Again. Trump's summit in Helsinki with Russian President Vladimir Putin went a long way toward achieving Putin's most cherished goal, which is to return his vast and complicated nation to the exalted geopolitical status it long enjoyed as part of the Soviet … [Read more...] about Trump’s kowtowing only strengthens ‘Vladimir the Great