President Biden’s signature accomplishment which ranks him in the top third of our nation’s best presidents is his ouster of our worst president (sic). Sure, the Infrastructure bill, distribution of vaccines against COVID, and leading an international coalition against Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine are all great accomplishments, but defeating Donald Trump in the 2020 … [Read more...] about You’re The Worst (Column, Cartoon and Video)
Ex-FBI informant charged with lying about the Bidens says he got stories from Russian intelligence
Will House Republican's crusade to impeach President Joe Biden now totally collapse? In a bombshell development, the man accused of making false accusations about Hunter Biden and his father President Joe Biden now says Russian intelligence was involved in trying to hype the allegations. CBS News reports: The man accused last week of delivering false allegations to … [Read more...] about Ex-FBI informant charged with lying about the Bidens says he got stories from Russian intelligence
VLADIMIR CARLSON (CARTOON)
IGNORE THE POLLS. WHEN REAL PEOPLE CAST REAL BALLOTS, DEMOCRATS WIN.
Now that Taylor Swift has single-handedly delivered a House election to the Democrats, George Santos is congratulating himself for writing all her songs. But seriously, folks. Democrat Tom Suozzi’s decisive special election victory in New York’s third congressional district (part of Queens and Nassau County) is proof – yet again – that moronic MAGA is on thin ice. Less … [Read more...] about IGNORE THE POLLS. WHEN REAL PEOPLE CAST REAL BALLOTS, DEMOCRATS WIN.
NAVALNY’S DEATH (CARTOON)
PENNIES FROM HEAVEN
by Don Hermann: They fall from the sky. Charming. Make believe. Maybe we should do a song about it. Now let’s talk reality. TMV is looking for pennies. Not from heaven but from those who rely on TMV to express their opinions and those who appreciate the importance of reading those opinions. You can understand that it takes time and effort and money to deliver our … [Read more...] about PENNIES FROM HEAVEN
A True, Courageous Hero
Alexi Navalny’s murder last week was act of conspicuous evil by the autocratic Putin regime in Russia. Putin’s malign control of the Russian state and his actions against his political opponents mirrors those of his glorified predecessor, Joseph Stalin, during the existence of the Soviet Union. But instead of the KGB, we have its successor the FSB meting out killings and … [Read more...] about A True, Courageous Hero
Monitoring, contextualizing and sharing Trump’s rhetoric is key to keeping our democratic republic.
“Keep your friends close; keep your enemies closer.” ~ Sun Tzu (credited) There is possibly no greater threat to U.S. democratic institutions than Donald J. Trump. From algorithmically generated disinformation to an epidemic of odds-not-stakes reporting ... it's going to "take a village" to create awareness and understanding among voters who don't eat-sleep-and-breathe … [Read more...] about Monitoring, contextualizing and sharing Trump’s rhetoric is key to keeping our democratic republic.
Review: Godzilla vs Kong, the remake of ’60s classic
-- Review and analysis by Joe Gibson On March 31st, 2021, Godzilla vs Kong opened jointly in theaters and on streaming in an admittedly uphill struggle. It was late in the pandemic, and even though the trailer two months prior had garnered great interest, the earlier failure of Christopher Nolan's Tenet to "save movie theaters" threatened GvK's chances in theaters. … [Read more...] about Review: Godzilla vs Kong, the remake of ’60s classic
TUCKER CARLSON GOES TO RUSSIA (CARTOON)
Prabowo Subianto is poised to succeed in lifelong quest to become Indonesia’s president. This is why it’s so worrying
Tim Lindsey, The University of Melbourne Controversial former general Prabowo Subianto, the former son-in-law of long-time authoritarian leader Soeharto, looks set to be Indonesia’s next leader after securing what appears to be a convincing victory in this week’s election. It may be a month before official results are confirmed, but exit poll “quick counts” from … [Read more...] about Prabowo Subianto is poised to succeed in lifelong quest to become Indonesia’s president. This is why it’s so worrying
OPPOSITION AND PUTIN (CARTOON)
WELL-HEELED CANDIDATE? TRUMP LAUNCHES BANDED SNEAKER LINE AFTER $355 MILLION RULING AGAINST HIM
Some of Donald Trump's since deceased branded businesses included Trump Steaks, Trump Airlines, Trump University, Trump Wine, Trump Vodka, Trump Deodorant, Trump ties, Trump underwear and even Trump urine testing kits. Trump recently popped up in a surprise appearance at Sneaker Con after losing a $355 million civil court fraud case to a bid to become a well-heeled … [Read more...] about WELL-HEELED CANDIDATE? TRUMP LAUNCHES BANDED SNEAKER LINE AFTER $355 MILLION RULING AGAINST HIM
ALEXEI NAVALNY (CARTOON)
Israeli siege has placed Gazans at risk of starvation – prewar policies made them vulnerable in the first place
Displaced Gazan children wait in line to receive food. Belal Khaled/Anadolu via Getty Images Yara M. Asi, University of Central Florida The stories of hunger emerging from war-ravaged Gaza are stark: People resorting to grinding barely edible cattle feed to make flour; desperate residents eating grass; reports of cats being hunted for food. The … [Read more...] about Israeli siege has placed Gazans at risk of starvation – prewar policies made them vulnerable in the first place
IN THE CRIME SCENE (CARTOON)
CONGRESSMAN SHOWS WE STILL HAVE A LONG WAY TO GO ON RACE
by Elwood Watson From the Duchess of Sussex and actress Meghan Markle to former Harvard President Claudine Gay to Vice President Kamala Harris, Black women have been the target of severe attacks in recent months. The most recent example (and there have indeed been many as of late) are the distasteful comments made by Republican Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas toward his … [Read more...] about CONGRESSMAN SHOWS WE STILL HAVE A LONG WAY TO GO ON RACE
Trump Dollar Menu (Column and Cartoon)
The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s civil fraud case issued a fine against him of nearly $355 million. With interest, it comes to $450 million. For Trump to appeal this, he has 30 days to come up with the money or convince an outside company to post a bond. To get a bond, Trump will have to provide some of his property as collateral…the same property that he lied about the … [Read more...] about Trump Dollar Menu (Column and Cartoon)
Is Russia looking to put nukes in space? Doing so would undermine global stability and ignite an anti-satellite arms race
Spenser A. Warren, University of California, San Diego Fresh U.S. intelligence circulating in Congress reportedly indicates that Russia is developing an anti-satellite weapon in space with a nuclear component. News reports speculating about what the weapon could be abounded after Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, chair of the House Intelligence Committee, released a cryptic but … [Read more...] about Is Russia looking to put nukes in space? Doing so would undermine global stability and ignite an anti-satellite arms race
How Can a Man Banned from Running a Company for Three Years Be Trusted with Running our Country for Four Years?
Today, New York judge Arthur F. Engoron ordered Trump to pay $355 million in a civil fraud case where Trump was found guilty of intentionally committing extensive financial fraud over the course of several years. Some of the judge’s findings and comments in the 92- page decision: • “The frauds found here leap off the page and shock the conscience…” • On Trump’s … [Read more...] about How Can a Man Banned from Running a Company for Three Years Be Trusted with Running our Country for Four Years?