There’s talk in the media that Donald Trump needs to worry about his attorney/fixer Michael Cohen flipping on him. A former attorney of Trump’s told the Wall Street Journal that it’s basically guaranteed. Trump talked to a lawyer who went straight to the press to blab about it. So much for attorney/client privilege. To remind us how much of a buffoon he is, Trump called … [Read more...] about Under the Bus (Cartoon, Column and Video)
What’s the Matter with Kansas Needs a Sequel (Book Review)
By Thomas Hoffman In What's the Matter with Kansas, Thomas Frank examines exactly that. The book actually is about "What's the Matter with America." The book revolves around the idea of false ideology. Politicians use topics like gay marriage, abortion, flag burning and school prayer to distract the public from issues like the National Debt. What's the Matter with Kansas … [Read more...] about What’s the Matter with Kansas Needs a Sequel (Book Review)
Cartoon: Senator McConnell Sees No Need To Protect Mueller
An Inherent Need for Caution and Balance in Foreign Affairs
by Dale Schlundt In the context of such political contention in the United States and around the world, it is reassuring that a point which can be agreed upon is that the use of chemical weapons is simply unacceptable. One must applaud the condemnation of them and our resolve in halting their use. However, the U.S., British, and French response to Syria’s use of such … [Read more...] about An Inherent Need for Caution and Balance in Foreign Affairs
Don’t Dream It’s Over
There has been a dangerous assumption, or perhaps just an epidemic of wishful thinking, against those opposed to President Trump since he took office that it was inevitable that he would leave office before the end of his term. Vice President Pence has been referred to, only half-jokingly, in White House circles as “46”, and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said as early as … [Read more...] about Don’t Dream It’s Over
Cartoon: Trump and Cohen
Mike Slosberg is a cartoonist and novelist. He lives with his wife and hundreds of drawing pens on the Upper Westside of Manhattan, New York. You can see more of his cartoons and learn about his books by going to: mikeslosbergbooks.com … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Trump and Cohen
The Pardoner’s Tale
Riding Scooter Scooter Libby, an adviser to former Co-President Dick Cheney, can rest easy now that Donald Trump has lifted his cloak of infamy. Libby is no longer a felon, convicted of lying to federal investigators about his outing of Valerie Plame, a CIA operative. President George Bush II commuted the sentence but refused to pardon him. I disagreed with many of Bush's … [Read more...] about The Pardoner’s Tale
One ‘Cool’ Pilot (Updates: …and a Hero)
UPDATE II: News sources have reported that the First Officer of Southwest Flight 1380 is also a veteran, a former U.S. Air Force pilot. Yesterday, Southwest Airlines released a statement on behalf of Capt. Tammie Jo Shults and First Officer Darren Ellisor: As Captain and First Officer of the crew of five who worked to serve our Customers aboard Flight 1380 … [Read more...] about One ‘Cool’ Pilot (Updates: …and a Hero)
What’s so bad about sipping your drink through a straw?
Dear EarthTalk: What’s the deal with some restaurants no longer offering straws to their customers? What’s so bad about sipping your drink through a straw anyway? — Jeffrey Edwards, Seattle, WA Americans use 500 million plastic straws—or 1.6 per person on average—every day. Based on this, a typical American will use more than 38,000 plastic straws over the course … [Read more...] about What’s so bad about sipping your drink through a straw?
Nikki Haley’s SOS to the nation
WASHINGTON -- "With all due respect, I don't get confused." These eight words from Nikki Haley, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, will go down as among the most powerful indictments of the rancid governing culture President Trump has fostered. They may also shed light on one of the great mysteries of the moment: Why is it that Trump regularly backs off when it comes … [Read more...] about Nikki Haley’s SOS to the nation
Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Trump and Syria
OF RELATED INTEREST: --Officials Confirm That Trump Bombed Syria to Validate His Tweets --James Mattis urged Trump to seek congressional vote for US airstrikes in Syria but was overruled 'because president wanted to be seen acting on his tweets' --Trump, promising hellfire in Syria, blinked. Why that could bode well for the Iran deal Mike Peters is recognized as one of … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Trump and Syria
Cuba’s new president: What to expect of Miguel Díaz-Canel
Embed from Getty Images Cuba's new president: What to expect of Miguel Díaz-Canel William M. LeoGrande, American University School of Public Affairs Cuba has a new president – and for the first time in six decades, his last name is not Castro. Cuba’s National Assembly has elected Cuba’s First Vice President Miguel Díaz-Canel to replace 87-year-old Raúl Castro, … [Read more...] about Cuba’s new president: What to expect of Miguel Díaz-Canel
Cartoon: Sean Hannity
Party Over Country, Again
It’s getting worse. No matter what new revelations regarding Trump’s actions come to light, the Republicans in Congress refuse to disown him, or even chastise him. They are afraid that any negative remarks about Trump will alienate his base, hurting their chances for re-election. But GOP senators and members of Congress are aware of the damage Trump is doing to the United … [Read more...] about Party Over Country, Again
Trump’s merchandising empire has collapsed. Here’s how we can save it.
WASHINGTON -- Tuesday morning's Washington Post carried the dispiriting news that Donald Trump's merchandising empire has collapsed. But I think we can make it great again. Trump-branded items -- steaks, shirts, underwear, perfumes, chandeliers, mattresses, shoes (for Mexico!), vodka, pillows, eyeglasses, coffee pods, urine tests and more -- have almost all been … [Read more...] about Trump’s merchandising empire has collapsed. Here’s how we can save it.
I Liked Babs Bush, But Her Entire Freaking Family Has Been A Plague On America
I liked Barbara Bush. It seemed to me that she was secretly in on a big joke. That she understood the world of money, power and politics in which she lived was so much horse bleep. But she just smiled, smiled, smiled as the Bush Dynasty dominated Republican politics for three decades and gifted us two presidents. Who could forget that special moment when Babs and … [Read more...] about I Liked Babs Bush, But Her Entire Freaking Family Has Been A Plague On America
Two Grandpas Totally in Love. Circle of Life
We all want to be loved. It is the same all over the globe. This little girl will never have to wonder if her 'papas' love her. … [Read more...] about Two Grandpas Totally in Love. Circle of Life
Cartoon: Hannity
To Save Water, Arizona Farmers Try Beer
by Katherine Davis-Young, Public News Service - AZ CAMP VERDE, Ariz. – The Verde River, which flows through central Arizona, is a critical source of water in this arid state. So, The Nature Conservancy in Arizona looked for a strategy to reduce demand on the river, especially in low-flowing summer months. The answer is beer - or at least, the barley that goes into … [Read more...] about To Save Water, Arizona Farmers Try Beer
Mob Rule at the White House
I blame Tony Soprano. As entertaining and compelling as the “The Sopranos” was back in the day—and I certainly count myself among its fans—by so successfully humanizing a thug and his henchmen in organized crime, I can’t help but wonder if the TV series, and other shows and movies like it, may have helped contribute to an atmosphere in which a man like Donald Trump not only … [Read more...] about Mob Rule at the White House