Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan will not run for re-election, according to people close to the Wisconsin lawmaker. AXIOS SCOOP: Paul Ryan confidants say he's not running again. He plans to tell colleagues today. https://t.co/5MZr4teH0S -- Jonathan Swan (@jonathanvswan) April 11, 2018 Ryan's plans have been the source of much speculation, amid Republican concerns over … [Read more...] about House Speaker Paul Ryan won’t run for re-election
(UPDATED) Michael Cohen: Trump’s Favorite Crook & The Grand Master Of Intimidation
“Leave Donald Trump alone. Forget the story. . . .That’s a beautiful little girl. It’d be a shame if something happened to her mom . . . ” ~ UNIDENTIFIED MAN TO STORMY DANIELS, 2011 "You write a story that has Mr. Trump’s name in it . . . and I’m going to mess your life up." ~ MICHAEL COHEN TO A REPORTER, 2015 It figures that if anyone would be more vile than Donald … [Read more...] about (UPDATED) Michael Cohen: Trump’s Favorite Crook & The Grand Master Of Intimidation
‘For one day in Memphis, America was a Beloved Community’
Flying into Memphis last Tuesday, through purple mists and hovering ghosts, the plane reeling from the clouds and rain, I felt Dr King’s sad spirit floating over the grayish Mississippi River, the verdant magnolia-laden landscape, and the brownish buildings below. The 50th anniversary of the assassination of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Lorraine Motel was upon us—the … [Read more...] about ‘For one day in Memphis, America was a Beloved Community’
As White House roils over Trump investigation, Republicans in Congress try to ignore the chaos
WASHINGTON — Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg took the stand at a Capitol Hill hearing Tuesday afternoon to an almost audible reaction from Republican members of Congress: Finally, someone else's turn in the hot seat. On Tuesday the usual strategy by congressional Republicans in dealing with President Donald Trump — lobby privately, support publicly, criticize rarely —… … [Read more...] about As White House roils over Trump investigation, Republicans in Congress try to ignore the chaos
An Attack on Our Country?
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Radio Host Resigns After Allegedly Threatening David Hogg
A radio show host from St. Louis resigned from one of his two broadcast jobs on Monday after a controversial tweet about ramming "a hot poker up David Hogg's ass.” The radio host identified as Jamie Allman, whose show “Allman in the morning” runs on conservative station KFTK, 97.1 FM, tweeted on March 26 saying: "When… … [Read more...] about Radio Host Resigns After Allegedly Threatening David Hogg
Lest We Ever Forget, Three Lists for Donald Trump
Whoever came up with that old saying, "If you can't dazzle them with brilliance, baffle them with bullshit," saw this guy coming from a country mile by Michael Winship You may know this famous old political joke, but please indulge my current fantasy. Call it the tale of three envelopes. The outgoing president of the United States tells the new president, “I’ve … [Read more...] about Lest We Ever Forget, Three Lists for Donald Trump
A Brief History on Gold in America
“There’s Gold in Them Thar Hills!” Most of us have heard that old saying before. We’ve heard it in cartoons, and in old songs. It’s an expression and a call to action referring to the California Gold Rush, which began in 1848. The saying was first in print in Mark Twain’s 1892 novel The American Claimant. Gold has been a precious metal to cultures worldwide throughout … [Read more...] about A Brief History on Gold in America
Comey Gave Up His Integrity & Independence. His New Memoir Won’t Get Them Back.
"If you want truth to go around the world you must hire an express train to pull it; but if you want a lie to go around the world, it will fly; it is light as a feather and a breath will carry it." ~ JAMES COMEY, quoting an English Baptist sermon. James Comey is someone you either love or hate. Or in my case, some of both. As FBI director, he repeatedly stood down Donald … [Read more...] about Comey Gave Up His Integrity & Independence. His New Memoir Won’t Get Them Back.
Local media struggle to hold Sinclair accountable
By Andrea Hickerson, Director of the School of Communication and Associate Professor of Journalism, Rochester Institute of Technology. A screenshot from the Deadspin montage, which featured news anchors repeating the same script decrying 'fake news.' Deadspin Sinclair Broadcast Group’s stations are under renewed scrutiny following Deadspin’s release of a montage of anchors … [Read more...] about Local media struggle to hold Sinclair accountable
FBI raids offices of Trump’s personal lawyer
Federal agents on Monday raided the New York offices of President Donald Trump's longtime personal lawyer Michael Cohen, who made a $130,000 payment to an adult film actress who says she had an affair with the former real estate magnate. Cohen's own attorney Stephen Ryan said agents seized "privileged communications" between Cohen and Cohen's own clients,… … [Read more...] about FBI raids offices of Trump’s personal lawyer
Why the extreme reaction to Obamacare could be the new normal in American politics
Why the extreme reaction to Obamacare could be the new normal in American politics House Speaker Paul Ryan’s attempt to replace the Affordable Care Act in March 2017 was just one of many to undo the health law. AP Photo/Susan Walsh Simon F. Haeder, West Virginia University and Philip Rocco, Marquette University It has been … [Read more...] about Why the extreme reaction to Obamacare could be the new normal in American politics
The futility of Trump’s politics of outrage
WASHINGTON -- President Trump doubled down last week on his repulsive charge that immigrants from south of our border are "rapists." It was another sign of what an appalling man he is, but also an indication of how much political trouble he faces. Trump is a demagogue who relies on the angry energy of his supporters. But he finds himself in an untenable position: No matter … [Read more...] about The futility of Trump’s politics of outrage
Some Animals Are More Equal Than Others
All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others. ~George Orwell, Animal Farm Our latest visit to Room 101 (from Orwell's 1984) comes to us, courtesy of those fine folks at Sinclair Broadcasting: Sinclair allows critical ad to air, sandwiched between its defense Brian Stelter / CNNMoney Sinclair Broadcast Group has agreed to air a commercial from a … [Read more...] about Some Animals Are More Equal Than Others
Sullying the Office (Cartoon, Column and Video)
Donald Trump is stupid. An excellent example of this is his belief that submitting to an interview with Robert Mueller will clear his name and end the Russia Investigation. Stupid. Perhaps the only people dumber and more gullible than Trump are those who voted for him. While it’s fun to make light of Trump’s stupidity when he tells us what uranium is, or that healthcare is … [Read more...] about Sullying the Office (Cartoon, Column and Video)
Be Careful what you Wish For
I know a lot of conservatives and Red state residents would just wish for the Blue states to either disappear or form their own country so the Red State people would be left alone to do their own thing. I’m not sure Red state people realize what a financial hit their states would take. Lets take a group of Blue states that conservatives revile as Coastal Elites versus a group … [Read more...] about Be Careful what you Wish For
Syria ‘chemical attack’: what we know
An alleged chemical attack in Syria's rebel-held Douma has sparked international outrage, with Washington warning Sunday of possible military action, while Damascus and Moscow said the reports were mere "fabrications". - What happened? - Syria's White Helmets, who act as first responders in rebel-held areas of Syria, said the attack took place late on Saturday using… … [Read more...] about Syria ‘chemical attack’: what we know
Cartoon: Trump 2018 H
Trump’s PDB is a “deep dive” into worldwide security issues that lay out the most pressing information collected by U.S. intelligence agencies from hot spots around the world. It is widely known that Trump doesn’t read it. He prefers his information “Pre-chewed,” for easy digestion. Mike Slosberg is a cartoonist and novelist. He lives with his wife and hundreds of … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Trump 2018 H
Trump era ushers in the triumph of the bootlicker
WASHINGTON -- Last summer, when President Trump said there were "some very fine people" among the neo-Nazis in Charlottesville, he was standing in Trump Tower with two of his top economic advisers, Gary Cohn and Steven Mnuchin. In the days that followed, those two men, both Jewish, made very different choices. Cohn, after hesitating, spoke out about his "distress" and … [Read more...] about Trump era ushers in the triumph of the bootlicker
First They Came for the (‘Fake’) Media…
First, they came for the media, and I did not speak out— Because I was not a member of the media. Then they came for the journalists, and I did not speak out— Because I was not a journalist. Then they came for the bloggers, and I did not speak out— Because I was not a blogger. Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak, write or blog for … [Read more...] about First They Came for the (‘Fake’) Media…