Love, Simon is the story of Simon Spier and his struggle, to be honest with himself and to come to terms with his sexuality. As a closeted gay high school student, Simon is afraid of his secret getting out. His fear stems from uncertainty in how his life could change, and how his family and friends would treat him, so Simon figures it would be better to keep pretending and let … [Read more...] about Love, Simon (2018)
A Retired Four-Star General Speaks Out
Trying to make some sense of last night’s dastardly “Friday Night Slaughter,” I found myself almost without words. However, even before Trump, in a most cowardly manner, had his Attorney General fire former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe -- on a late Friday night and a little more than 24 hours before he was set to retire -- a highly decorated, respected, retired … [Read more...] about A Retired Four-Star General Speaks Out
On Pennsylvania Trump Turf, a House Seat Goes Blue
Fear is contagious. And Republicans should be terrified about Tuesday night's congressional race in southwestern Pennsylvania. If they couldn't win a House seat on solid Trump turf, in a gerrymandered GOP district, with multiple visits from Trump, Trump Junior, Pence, and with outside conservative groups outspending Democrats by 5-1, it's clear they're facing a potential … [Read more...] about On Pennsylvania Trump Turf, a House Seat Goes Blue
Cartoon: Generation Z
Copyright 2017 David Donar. All rights reserved. Copyright Donar, Political Graffiti … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Generation Z
Sessions fires Andrew McCabe a little more than 24 hours before retirement
Attorney General Jeff Sessions fired Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe a little more than 24 hours from now in what some critics believe was a rushed decision for political reasons to act quickly enough to take his pension away. And McCabe later told a reporter for the New York Times that he believed he was fired to undermine his credibility in Special Prosecutor … [Read more...] about Sessions fires Andrew McCabe a little more than 24 hours before retirement
Military Weekend – With a Difference
Most “military weekend” posts have covered our men and women in the military doing what they do best, doing what they have been trained for. This weekend, here is a look at some other aspects of military life – some of them my favorite topics, some of them which, sadly, “come with the territory.” Coming home again A sailor embraces a loved one on the pier at Joint … [Read more...] about Military Weekend – With a Difference
Cartoon: Poisonous Putin
Stormy Daniels Lawyer Says Porn Star Threatened
A lawyer for adult film star Stormy Daniels told the hosts of MSNBC’s Morning Joe Friday that she has been threatened with physical harm. Daniels is at the center of a scandal in which she was paid $130,000 in hush money before the 2016 presidential election by President Donald Trump’s personal attorney to remain quiet about… … [Read more...] about Stormy Daniels Lawyer Says Porn Star Threatened
Cosby and Norwood and today’s relationships (Guest Voice)
People are made to be fun manifestations of our innate self. We live to feel pleasure from other things. We endure on this earth from experiencing the presence of human beings in unity. We seek smiles. We quest for relaxation. We try for a comfortable vibe from every interaction. However, the things that give us a sneak peek of the desirable person’s body have diminished … [Read more...] about Cosby and Norwood and today’s relationships (Guest Voice)
Why Gina Haspel Is The ‘Perfect’ Nominee To Head The Central Intelligence Agency
Writ large, Donald Trump's nomination of Gina Haspel to be director of the CIA is a victory for torturers and a defeat for women. Do not allow anyone to try to tell you otherwise. Haspel, known among her CIA peers as"Bloody Gina," was a big cog -- a franchise player, in baseball lingo -- in the Bush Torture Regime machine. As an undercover CIA officer, she played a … [Read more...] about Why Gina Haspel Is The ‘Perfect’ Nominee To Head The Central Intelligence Agency
Putin can’t talk his way out of this mess
by David Ignatius Washington Post Writers Group Columnist WASHINGTON -- Russian President Vladimir Putin told NBC's Megyn Kelly this month that in using power, you "must be ready to go all the way to achieve the goals." Now, it seems, Putin has gone all the way too far. Putin's aggressive use of covert action to settle scores hit an international tripwire after the … [Read more...] about Putin can’t talk his way out of this mess
Cartoon: Enough
Black Lives Matter is a bunch of thugs advocating killing cops. Antifa is a terrorist organization equivalent to Nazis and white supremacists. The Women’s March on Washington is a bunch of women searching for a cause while wearing vaginas on their heads, which needs to be over in time to cook dinner. The #MeToo movement is fine just so long as they only accuse liberals … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Enough
Larry Kudlow may have been more wrong about the economy than anyone alive
WASHINGTON -- It was the eve of the biggest economic collapse since the Great Depression. Many on Wall Street worried that a recession loomed and that the housing bubble was bursting. And then there was Larry Kudlow, the man President Trump just tapped to be his top economic adviser. "Despite all the doom and gloom from the economic pessimistas, the resilient U.S. economy … [Read more...] about Larry Kudlow may have been more wrong about the economy than anyone alive
Mueller seeks Trump Organization documents, signaling possible scrutiny of president’s business dealings
WASHINGTON — The Russia investigation has landed squarely in the sleek black Manhattan skyscraper where President Donald Trump made his mark as a freewheeling real estate developer more than three decades ago. Special counsel Robert S. Mueller III reportedly issued a subpoena to the Trump Organization in recent weeks, seeking an array of documents, including some… … [Read more...] about Mueller seeks Trump Organization documents, signaling possible scrutiny of president’s business dealings
Helicopter Down on Iraq-Syria Border (UPDATES)
A final and very sad update to this story. The New York Times is reporting that all seven service members aboard the military helicopter that crashed in Western Iraq have died. “The crash is under investigation but is not believed to be a result of enemy action.” The Defense Department will not release the names of those killed until their families have been … [Read more...] about Helicopter Down on Iraq-Syria Border (UPDATES)
Special election in Pennsylvania reveals both parties’ delusions
Now that all the partisan spinning and political punditry has died down regarding Tuesday’s special election in Pennsylvania for a congressional seat, let’s concede this: The outcome may be widely misunderstood as worrisome Republicans and jubilant Democrats remain typically off base in their attempts to shape public opinion about the Democratic win in the Pittsburgh … [Read more...] about Special election in Pennsylvania reveals both parties’ delusions
Larry Kudlow’s Secret Life Revealed
Larry Kudlow may have been more wrong about the economy than anyone alive Dana Milbank / Washington Post It was the eve of the biggest economic collapse since the Great Depression. Many on Wall Street worried that a recession loomed and that the housing bubble was bursting. — And then there was Larry Kudlow … Kudlow on CNBC Another "woman" for Trump? Larry Kudlow … [Read more...] about Larry Kudlow’s Secret Life Revealed
The U.S. Navy at the Top of the World (Additional Images)
While the president of the United States – for whatever reasons -- may have, until today,* taken his eye off the ball (Russia, that is), the country that interfered in our most sacred democratic process and the country that “is carrying out a campaign of destabilization to change the international order, fracture NATO and undermine U.S. leadership around the world," the U.S. … [Read more...] about The U.S. Navy at the Top of the World (Additional Images)
Debt, Taxes, and Entitlement Programs
Budget deficits and the national debt no longer seem to concern GOP lawmakers in the Capital. It was really important to them when Obama was president and wanted to increase the fiscal stimulus to fight unemployment. But under Trump it suddenly doesn’t matter. There is an unwillingness to face economic reality and agree to measures that will put the nation back on a sound … [Read more...] about Debt, Taxes, and Entitlement Programs
Debt, Taxes, and Entitlement Programs
Budget deficits and the national debt no longer seem to concern GOP lawmakers in the Capital. It was really important to them when Obama was president and wanted to increase the fiscal stimulus to fight unemployment. But under Trump it suddenly doesn’t matter. There is an unwillingness to face economic reality and agree to measures that will put the nation back on a sound … [Read more...] about Debt, Taxes, and Entitlement Programs