We shouldn’t disregard the ideas that come from teens’ developing brains
Teens may be works in progress, but they help society evolve. They're quite aware of what they're going through. Wikimedia Commons When the students of Stoneman Douglas High School started class on February 14, it seemed to be a Valentine’s Day like any other. But by 2:30 p.m., it was clear it was a day that… … [Read more...] about We shouldn’t disregard the ideas that come from teens’ developing brains
Wing Nuts (Cartoon, Column and Video)
Remember when Republicans used to be pro-national defense and security? Remember when they stood for family values? Remember when they were against huge deficits? Remember when they supported law enforcement? Here’s a new one: Remember when they were pro-business? What? Republicans are no longer supportive of business? Not in Georgia, if the choice is between business and … [Read more...] about Wing Nuts (Cartoon, Column and Video)
Hope Hicks, Trump’s longest-serving aide, resigns from White House
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's communications director and close aide Hope Hicks announced her resignation Wednesday and will leave the West Wing in a few weeks, White House officials said. Her departure comes a day after she refused to answer questions from the House Intelligence Committee and at the end of a rocky month during which… … [Read more...] about Hope Hicks, Trump’s longest-serving aide, resigns from White House
Causes of Polarization and Partisanship
Increased partisanship and polarization of the nation’s political parties and America itself has been a dominant topic in political discussions for a while, the question being how to reduce partisanship to allow government to function better. What is responsible for the growth of polarization and partisanship when polls seem to show that centrists and moderates are the nation’s … [Read more...] about Causes of Polarization and Partisanship
Window On The Russia Scandal: Why Tuesday Was A Large Day Bordering On The Huge
If you are following the Russia scandal, which an increasing number of concerned Americans apparently are, Tuesday was a large day bordering on the huge. In the span of a few short hours, we were provided a window into why the scandal is not going away, is increasingly engulfing the First Family, and further confirmation that the U.S. is basically defenseless as Russia … [Read more...] about Window On The Russia Scandal: Why Tuesday Was A Large Day Bordering On The Huge
Cartoons: Kids v Boomers
Don’t let the absurd ploy to arm teachers distract you
By EUGENE ROBINSON WASHINGTON -- The deliberately outrageous idea of arming classroom teachers is nothing more than a distraction, a ploy by the gun lobby to buy time for passions to cool. Don't get sidetracked. Keep the focus where it belongs -- on keeping military-style assault rifles out of civilian hands. The National Rifle Association and its vassals in the … [Read more...] about Don’t let the absurd ploy to arm teachers distract you
Cartoon: Donald Trump Superhero
‘Putin Has Clearly Come to the Conclusion that there Is Little Price to Pay…’ Bingo!
Navy Adm. Michael S. Rogers, commander of U.S. Cyber Command, director of the National Security Agency (NSA)and chief of the Central Security Service, testified today at the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Cyber Command's posture. It was an eye-opening hearing during which the NSA chief bluntly told lawmakers that President Trump has not given our intelligence … [Read more...] about ‘Putin Has Clearly Come to the Conclusion that there Is Little Price to Pay…’ Bingo!
Jared Kushner Lost Access to Top Secret Intelligence
Jared Kushner was informed on Friday that his temporary security clearance was downgraded, cutting him off from the sensitive documents he's had access to throughout President Donald Trump's tenure as the FBI protracted background check dragged on. Kushner, Trump's senior adviser and son-in-law, as well as the rest of the White House aides working under highest… … [Read more...] about Jared Kushner Lost Access to Top Secret Intelligence
UN rings more alarms on carnage and armed conflicts
Preoccupied by quagmires in Syria, North Korea and elsewhere, the Trump administration and other governments are heading towards their biggest mistake by allowing the United Nations to weaken further. This is happening at a time when global military expenditures far exceed $1.5 trillion a year and there are 15,000 nuclear weapons and countless conventional weapons in the … [Read more...] about UN rings more alarms on carnage and armed conflicts
A Different Approach to Gun Control
I would like to propose a different approach to the Gun Control issue. No, my proposal will not prevent all the mass shooting events but it might make a dent in the frequency of such events, especially if combined with other measures. What I propose is that every gun owner must purchase Liability insurance for ever gun they own. This is very similar to required liability … [Read more...] about A Different Approach to Gun Control
Who the NRA blames for mass shootings (Mike Peters Guest Cartoon)
OF RELATED INTEREST: --How Stoneman Douglas students are trouncing the NRA in the PR battle over gun control --NRA blames the media for mass shootings --NRA Blames Media, FBI, and Democrats After Mass Shooting --NRA blames FBI, sheriff’s office for failing to prevent Parkland shooting --NRA and Florida: Seven things Wayne LaPierre blames after shooting --NRA Blames Video … [Read more...] about Who the NRA blames for mass shootings (Mike Peters Guest Cartoon)
(UPDATED) Ivanka Trump: Faux Feminist, President Whisperer & Bling Peddler
Ivanka Trump did not, of course, get to choose her father. And as a rule, the children of presidents should be off limits from media scrutiny, or at least have a modicum of privacy away from the harsh glare of the 24/7 world in which celebrities live. But Ivanka is not just any president's kid. She is the First Daughter of a man whose vileness is without bounds, and her … [Read more...] about (UPDATED) Ivanka Trump: Faux Feminist, President Whisperer & Bling Peddler
The Future: Fashion Retail
Garment retail is already changing dramatically. Big malls are struggling, but brick and mortar clothing stores may not be completely obsolete. Some pain points have arisen in the new delivery model, that could, and seems to be, driving the establishment of a new type of store. Smaller, efficient, convenient, AND without any stock to buy. Nordstrom’s has just opened its … [Read more...] about The Future: Fashion Retail
Cruel climate dilemma for King penguins: feed or breed
Global warming is on track to wipe out 70 percent of the world's King penguins by century's end, putting the regal birds on a path towards extinction, researchers warned Monday. As climate change drives away the fish and squid upon which the flightless creatures depend, the penguins must swim further afield to find sustenance for their… … [Read more...] about Cruel climate dilemma for King penguins: feed or breed
The Tale of Brave Sir Robbin’
America's Prime blowhard took to the stage this morning to tout his bravery under fire, conveniently forgetting his five deferments from Vietnam, where he would have undoubtedly have ALSO done as claimed. But listen to Cadet Bone Spurs on his own courage and valor: "You don't know until you test it, but I think, I really believe I'd run in there, even if I didn't have a … [Read more...] about The Tale of Brave Sir Robbin’
Captain Bone Spurs to the Rescue (Cartoon, Column and Video)
When I saw the quote scroll across my news feed, “You don’t know until you test it, but I think, I really believe I would have run in there even if I didn’t have a weapon,” I couldn’t help myself. Forgive my cynicism, but I don’t have much faith that Donald Trump, Mr. five-deferments, Captain Bone-Spurs, and can’t-criticize-Putin, would go rushing into a shooting situation. … [Read more...] about Captain Bone Spurs to the Rescue (Cartoon, Column and Video)
Trump Says He’d Have Run Into School Shooting
President Donald Trump said Monday that he believed he would run into an active school shooting “even if I didn’t have a weapon.” The president was speaking in the aftermath of a shooting at a high school in Florida in which 17 people were killed and more than a dozen more injured. It was later revealed… … [Read more...] about Trump Says He’d Have Run Into School Shooting