In life, we are presented with different challenges and, sometimes, great difficulties. We are forced to deal with and learn from them, so as to avoid them in the future. This happens with the hope of success and happiness. However, when it comes to the Baudelaire Orphans, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny, it seems that everything that could go wrong does go wrong. The story of these … [Read more...] about A Series of Unfortunate Events (2018)
Trumpism can’t be treated as a normal political moment
by Michael Gerson Washington Post Writers Group Columnist WASHINGTON -- Is it time for anti-Trump conservatives to recognize that they have lost the political and policy battle within the GOP and to accommodate themselves as best they can to an uncomfortable reality? This is the argument of the Ethics and Public Policy Center's Henry Olsen, one of the most thoughtful … [Read more...] about Trumpism can’t be treated as a normal political moment
An Early April Fool’s Proclamation
The President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, has declared April as “National Sexual Awareness and Prevention Month.” While the proclamation by this president should be posted tomorrow, April First, it is being posted today out of respect for the meaning of Easter Sunday, without any commentary. It is also posted with every reverence for the real meaning and … [Read more...] about An Early April Fool’s Proclamation
Bully Laura is all bark (Cartoon and Column)
The viewpoints of survivors of horrific tragedies are not infallible. You can disagree and challenge their opinions. While nearly every survivor of the Parkland school shooting is in favor of gun control and a ban on assault-style weapons, Kyle Kashuv, another student from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, disagrees with his classmates and thinks there shouldn’t be any … [Read more...] about Bully Laura is all bark (Cartoon and Column)
Japan whalers return from Antarctic hunt after killing 333 whales
Japanese whaling vessels returned to port on Saturday after catching more than 300 of the mammals in the Antarctic Ocean without facing any protests by anti-whaling groups, officials said. A fleet of five whalers set sail for the Southern Ocean in November, as Tokyo pursues its "research whaling" in defiance of global criticism. Three of the… … [Read more...] about Japan whalers return from Antarctic hunt after killing 333 whales
Why Stormy’s Story Still Matters
Approximately 22 million viewers tuned in to "60 Minutes" last Sunday to watch as Anderson Cooper interviewed Stephanie Clifford. Clifford, better known as adult film actress Stormy Daniels, alleges that she had an affair with now-President Trump in 2006. Daniels is currently in the midst of an escalating legal battle with the president and his hapless Attorney Michael … [Read more...] about Why Stormy’s Story Still Matters
Back to the Future
This weekend shapes up to be uneventful, and that’s a good thing. There's too much going on, especially here in the land of the free and the home of the brave . We’re going through another national identity crisis. It happens every fifty years or so. Watergate There is a podcast series called "Slow Burn," a retelling of the story of the Nixon presidency. By design, its … [Read more...] about Back to the Future
Brownshirt Projection
Listen: David Hogg would've made a good brownshirt Cheryl K. Chumley / Washington Times — ANALYSIS/OPINION: — David Hogg, the Marjory Stoneman Douglas high-schooler who seems to have set himself up as Laura Ingraham's arch nemesis, has been making national television rounds of late, pretty much calling for adults to step aside … When does aiding and abetting, lying … [Read more...] about Brownshirt Projection
‘Sunrise, Sunset Swiftly Flow the Days’
Sunrise is the time at the beginning of the day when the sun crosses the horizon with its accompanying expectations effects. Sunset is the disappearance of the sun at day’s end with its accompanying nostalgic effects. These are oversimplified, unscientific definitions of what are perhaps the most beautiful, breathtaking and sentimental moments of the day. They have … [Read more...] about ‘Sunrise, Sunset Swiftly Flow the Days’
nation of similar only
Recently a piece of news caught my eye and for a reason when the Interior secretary Ryan Zinke was quoted by several for his repeated comments against workplace diversity, something which he denies. In any case, this made me realize and now write about my own experience from not so far back when two men who I have known for a long time said to me that they believe similar … [Read more...] about nation of similar only
A Very Special ‘Club’ (Updated)
Update: Where there is a will there is a way. Read here how a World War II hero, said to be the second-most decorated soldier from World War II, after Maj. Audie Murphy, is about to finally receive the Medal of Honor for his bravery in France after 20 years of fighting by family and friends. There is still hope for Marine Sgt. Rafael Peralta. Original … [Read more...] about A Very Special ‘Club’ (Updated)
DINOSAUR SHIRT CLUB
This doode was carnivorous and lived about one hundred ninety three million years ago. Jurassic stuff. Discovered in 1942 in Arizona, it's name means double crested lizard. In movies this dino has been seen as cute creatures but in real life they were over twenty feet in length and over ten feet tall and weighed twelve hundred pounds. It had a paired crest on top of it's skull. … [Read more...] about DINOSAUR SHIRT CLUB
Trump’s Lawyer Discussed Pardons: Report
President Donald Trump’s former lawyer reportedly discussed the possibility of pardons for two of the president’s former associates who have been charged in the Special Counsel Robert Mueller's probe. John Dowd discussed potential pardons for Michael Flynn and Paul Manafort with their lawyers, The New York Times reported Wednesday. Flynn, Trump’s former national security … [Read more...] about Trump’s Lawyer Discussed Pardons: Report
The Strange Silence of Donald Trump
Have you been aware of a strange sound emanating from the White House over the last week or so? The sound of silence. While Stormy Daniels has been on the CBS Sixty Minutes television show, and her attorney, Michael Avenatti has been making the rounds of the cable talk shows hyping the relationship between Donald Trump and Stormy, The Donald has had nothing to say or tweet … [Read more...] about The Strange Silence of Donald Trump
(UPDATED) Once A Bit Player, Many Russia Scandal Roads Now Seem To Lead To Gates
Seeming bit players in the Russia scandal drama have had a way of becoming more important than the campaign coffee boy roles in which the White House portrays them when they become snared in Robert Mueller's net. In that respect and because of his Kremlin contacts, George Papadopoulos has gone from being a nobody to the somebody who jump started the very FBI investigation that … [Read more...] about (UPDATED) Once A Bit Player, Many Russia Scandal Roads Now Seem To Lead To Gates
Not correct Mr. Santorum
Rick Santorum, ex American senator, in light of the recent youth-led movement for gun reforms stated that the kids should learn CPR instead of asking for better gun laws. There is very little the CPR does for a significantly bleeding individual and here is why. CPR depends on supplying enough blood to the vital organs and especially the heart and the brain. It has two … [Read more...] about Not correct Mr. Santorum
Cartoon: Romney Immigrants
‘Declaration of Independents’ gains momentum in state politics
After several special elections for congressional seats over the past year, plus an increasingly huge lineup of candidates nationwide for seats in their state legislatures, a glimmer of hope has emerged that our politics may be changing. At the state and congressional level, candidates who shun the doctrinaire politics of the far left and the far right – the independents, … [Read more...] about ‘Declaration of Independents’ gains momentum in state politics
‘You’re Done!’: GOP Lawmaker Faces Backlash For Comparing Student Protesters To Hitler Youth
A Trump-supporting ‘pro-life' Republican state lawmaker from Minnesota deleted Facebook comments comparing the "March For Our Lives" student protesters to Hitler Youth. Rep. Mary Franson is facing a fierce backlash for her three posts on the "Representative Mary Franson" Facebook page on the same day that more than a million people marched nationwide to call for… … [Read more...] about ‘You’re Done!’: GOP Lawmaker Faces Backlash For Comparing Student Protesters To Hitler Youth
Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Trump and Putin
Of related interest: --US punishes Russia but Trump hedges bets on Putin --Spy Expulsions A Setback For Trump-Putin Courtship --Spy Expulsions A Setback For Trump-Putin Courtship --Trump wants to work with Putin despite US accusing Russia of meddling worldwide Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation’s most prominent cartoon artists for his outstanding work as both … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Trump and Putin