WATCH: PRESIDENT BIDEN’S COMMENTS ON DEATH OF ALEXEY NAVALNY (FULL VIDEO)
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Navalny dies in prison, authorities say – but his blueprint for anti-Putin activism will live on
The legacy of Alexei Navalny lives on. Ian Langsdon/AFP via Getty Images Regina Smyth, Indiana University Long lines of Russians endured subzero temperatures in January 2024 to demand that anti-Ukraine war candidate Boris Nadezhdin be allowed to run in the forthcoming presidential election. It was protest by petition – a tactic that reflects the … [Read more...] about Navalny dies in prison, authorities say – but his blueprint for anti-Putin activism will live on
PRESS REPORTS TOP PUTIN FOE NAVALNY “DIED IN PRISON” BUT EVERYONE KNOWS IT’S MURDER
So another one bites the dust. Top Vladimir Putin foe Alexy Navalny-an activist, anti-corruption lawyer and political prisoner --died a day after appearing before a Russian court in seemingly decent condition and good humor. Most news reports say Navalny "died in prison" but moreso than ever most commentators reject the journalistic nicities. They just say he was murdered. … [Read more...] about PRESS REPORTS TOP PUTIN FOE NAVALNY “DIED IN PRISON” BUT EVERYONE KNOWS IT’S MURDER
From La Jolla to Moscow — The Scary, Hard-Right Transformation of Tucker Carlson
by Chris Jennewein Right-wing media personality Tucker Carlson had a happy childhood, especially during the eight years that he lived in San Diego and attended La Jolla Country Day. We know, because he told Times of San Diego that in 2017, happily recalling warm days spent swimming from La Jolla Shores to the cove. “I had the happiest childhood of anyone I know,” he … [Read more...] about From La Jolla to Moscow — The Scary, Hard-Right Transformation of Tucker Carlson
House Speaker Mike Johnson is making Republicans nostalgic for Kevin McCarthy
It seems like almost any day now Republicans will start singing the old musical song "Come Back to Me." House Speaker Mike Johnson is turning out to be the Hindenburg of House speakers. Reports say Republicans are now looking back on Kevin McCarthy's short reign as Speaker of the House with nostalgia, longing for the good old days when the Speaker of the House seemingly had … [Read more...] about House Speaker Mike Johnson is making Republicans nostalgic for Kevin McCarthy
LARRY DAVID CAN’T CURB HIS INSTINCTS
by Peter Funt Larry David, Hollywood’s most acclaimed curmudgeon, has apparently devised a scheme to get the last laugh with viewers and critics. The latest episode of his HBO series “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” which ran on Super Bowl night, provides intriguing clues for those of us who have savored all 12 seasons of David’s irreverent sitcom, as we did with his earlier … [Read more...] about LARRY DAVID CAN’T CURB HIS INSTINCTS
Mayorkas impeached: Is Congress on a witch hunt? 5 ways to judge whether oversight is legitimate or politicized
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA), right, leaves the U.S. Capitol after the House voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on February 13, 2024 in Washington, DC. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Claire Leavitt, Smith College After a failed vote to impeach him the previous week, Republicans in the House of Representatives … [Read more...] about Mayorkas impeached: Is Congress on a witch hunt? 5 ways to judge whether oversight is legitimate or politicized
TUCKER LOVES PUTIN (CARTOON)
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The Real Fear Surrounding Trump’s Mental Stability in a Second Term
Bob Englehart via Cagle Cartoons The dilemma surrounding Biden’s mental acuity and Trump’s mental stability has been haunting American voters more and more as the November presidential election nears. Thousands of articles, programs, editorials, cartoons, even books have been dedicated to this issue. In the wake of the final report by the special counsel, Republican … [Read more...] about The Real Fear Surrounding Trump’s Mental Stability in a Second Term
Charting a Greener Course in Last Mile Logistics
Sustainable last-mile delivery is becoming critical to today’s e-commerce landscape, reflecting the growing emphasis on efficiency and environmental responsibility. As online shopping continues to surge, the demand for faster and more reliable deliveries has never been higher. In response, green initiatives are gaining momentum, with businesses exploring eco-friendly options … [Read more...] about Charting a Greener Course in Last Mile Logistics
With theists like these, who needs atheists?
With theists like these, who needs atheists? That is my response to the theists who are criticizing a particular Super Bowl advertisement. If you were watching the Super Bowl on 11 February 2024, then you may have watched the 'He Gets Us' ad which depicts believers in Jesus washing the feet of people condemned by certain theists. Over on Twitter, one Super Bowl … [Read more...] about With theists like these, who needs atheists?
Trump aligns himself with Putin, not NATO, at South Carolina rally. It’s not the first time.
He still misrepresents how NATO is funded, too. I read about Donald Trump's clear alignment with Russia over NATO Saturday evening on the Huffington Post. Given the political chattering class facination with the Hur report* (centered on two, count them, two file folders), the last thing I expected Sunday morning was this: The pile-on is heartening. ABC News … [Read more...] about Trump aligns himself with Putin, not NATO, at South Carolina rally. It’s not the first time.
Fuzzy Versus Dotard (Cartoon and Column)
Yes, President Biden confused the leaders of Egypt and Mexico for each other on Thursday night while trying to convince the nation he doesn’t suffer from memory loss. And sure, in recent weeks, he’s confused living leaders for dead ones. But confusing names isn’t a sign of memory loss. Just yesterday, I saw a meme on Facebook featuring Ray Romano who I confused for John Ritter. … [Read more...] about Fuzzy Versus Dotard (Cartoon and Column)
Furor swirls around Special Counsel’s remarks about Biden being an “elderly man with a poor memory”
Political furor is now swirling over Special Counsel Robert Hur's 388-page report which resulted in no charges against President Joe Biden for keeping classified documents but contained Hur's characterization of Biden as an "elderly man with a poor memory" who couldn't remember the year of his late son's death. Biden has angrily denied that. Republicans are basically saying … [Read more...] about Furor swirls around Special Counsel’s remarks about Biden being an “elderly man with a poor memory”
McDonald’s Price Gouging (Cartoon)
Tucker Carlson’s Putin interview gave Russian leader a platform to boost his own cause – and that of Donald Trump
Inderjeet Parmar, City, University of London Former prime time Fox News host Tucker Carlson – long known as a public cheerleader for Donald Trump – has conducted a wide-ranging two-hour interview with the Russian president, Vladimir Putin. Carlson, who has consistently argued Russia’s case for its invasion of Ukraine, posted his interview on both his own site and on Elon … [Read more...] about Tucker Carlson’s Putin interview gave Russian leader a platform to boost his own cause – and that of Donald Trump
FOR REPUBLICANS, CHAOS IS THE POINT
What a hoot it was – hoot is the mildest word I can conjure – to hear House Speaker Mike Johnson insist on “Meet the Press” that he is master of his domain. When asked whether America’s most detestable criminal defendant is pulling his strings, Johnson said: “He’s not calling the shots. I am calling the shots.” Permit me to fact check. Johnson’s head is so far up Trump’s … [Read more...] about FOR REPUBLICANS, CHAOS IS THE POINT
The Lies Putin Told Tucker Carlson
Tucker Carlson, who has “long been sympathetic to Putin and harshly critical of U.S. funding for Ukraine,” aired his interview with Vladimir Putin on Thursday. Claiming that “Carlson provided Putin a platform to spread his propaganda to a global audience with little to no scrutiny of his claims,” CNN writes: Over the course of the more than two-hour sit-down, the … [Read more...] about The Lies Putin Told Tucker Carlson
The GOP Fiddles while Rome Burns
These are some of the latest headlines describing how our ally, Ukraine, continues to be mercilessly pounded by Russia as its air defense is “at the edge of its capacity,” while the GOP orchestra, led by maestro, wannabe emperor Trump, is hideously fiddling. • Russian forces conducted the second largest combined drone and missile strike of 2024 on the morning of February … [Read more...] about The GOP Fiddles while Rome Burns