Thursday was a very disgusting day. I was revolted, disgusted, ashamed, and angered by the president of the United States “shithole” comment. Most of all, I’m tired. I’m tired of the daily insanity emanating from the White House. I’m tired from the president telling over 2,000 lies within a year. I’m tired of Trump people trying to explain racism, sexism, and stupidity as … [Read more...] about S—-hole Countries (Cartoon and Column)
Don Lemon Cuts Off Mic of Panelist (MUST watch videos)
What do you do when you're an African-American who is a cable new anchor discussing Donald Trump's (latest) racist comments calling Haiti and Africa "shithole" countries and a conservative talk show host uses a word to characterize you that is a...racist stereotype? If you go by how some of the media has behaved since Trump came down that elevator, you might ignore it. … [Read more...] about Don Lemon Cuts Off Mic of Panelist (MUST watch videos)
Trump’s Full List of ‘Racist’ Comments
President Donald Trump referred to immigrants from Haiti and African nations as coming from “shithole countries,” according to a report by The Washington Post Thursday. “Why are we having all these people from shithole countries come here?” Trump said, according to the publication and others who attended the meeting. He later suggested that the U.S. should… … [Read more...] about Trump’s Full List of ‘Racist’ Comments
New York Daily News’ Trump “Shithole” cover
The New York Daily News has done it again: they've come up with a cover that bluntly expresses the reaction of many (I'd say most) American's to yet another instance of President Donald Trump lowering the bar on our politics. (Already some on Fox News are already defending him). Since it's being published, here's the cover. GO HERE to read the Daily News' website: … [Read more...] about New York Daily News’ Trump “Shithole” cover
People from ’Shithole Countries’ Help Make America Great, Too (UPDATE 2 with Reaction Roundup)
Today, the president of a country that I have proudly called My Country for almost sixty years, questioned in a White House meeting why the United States should accept immigrants from “shithole countries.” According to press reports the president was referring to countries such as Haiti, El Salvador and African nations, reportedly suggesting that the United States should … [Read more...] about People from ’Shithole Countries’ Help Make America Great, Too (UPDATE 2 with Reaction Roundup)
Trump and the Free Press (Mike Peters Guest Cartoon)
OF RELATED INTEREST: --Donald Trump Threatens to Sue 'Fire and Fury' Book Publisher --Trump’s effort to stop publication of scathing book is a break in precedent --Donald Trump is suing my publisher, and its response is magnificent Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation’s most prominent cartoon artists for his outstanding work as both a political and comic strip … [Read more...] about Trump and the Free Press (Mike Peters Guest Cartoon)
Climate change information disappears from federal websites in ‘pervasive, systematic’ scrubbing
A year ago, President Donald Trump was getting ready to take office and scientists and hackers around the world were backing up US environmental data before he did. Canadian researcher Michelle Murphy summed up the fears of many environmental scientists who relied on that data for their work. “We’re worried that the incoming administration is going… … [Read more...] about Climate change information disappears from federal websites in ‘pervasive, systematic’ scrubbing
On Immigration, Trump is Rudderless
It was awesome this week to watch Donald Trump in action - or, more accurately, inaction. Clearly stung by Michael Wolff's true portrayal, in "Fire and Fury," of a guy whose sole core conviction is himself, a guy of limited intellect who knows squat about policy, Trump invited the media to watch him preside over a White House confab on immigration with congressional leaders. … [Read more...] about On Immigration, Trump is Rudderless
Cartoon: Steve Bannon
Buh Bye Bannon (Cartoon and Column)
If there is one thing we know about Republicans it’s that they will sell out their principles and everything they believe in to get what they want. Michael Wolff’s book Fire and Fury has Washington in a tizzy, but we already knew Republicans in Congress, and even those in the Trump administration, believe the president isn’t fit for the job. Every reporter who covers the … [Read more...] about Buh Bye Bannon (Cartoon and Column)
Global warming will expose millions more to floods
Global warming is expected to unleash more rain, exposing millions more people to river flooding particularly in the United States and parts of Asia, Africa and central Europe, researchers said Wednesday. The study in the journal Science Advances calculates how much more flood protection will be needed to keep the risks of high-end floods constant in… … [Read more...] about Global warming will expose millions more to floods
“Darkest Hour” Flies by in Two Hours (Movie Review)
By Thomas Hoffman Darkest Hour features a type of movie we haven't seen in years. Usually, two hours is too long for a movie or almost too much time. For the first time in years, there is a movie that tells a real story in two hours (no "video game" scenes, or anything supernatural). Darkest Hour is almost free of any action scenes or special effects. Usually war movies do … [Read more...] about “Darkest Hour” Flies by in Two Hours (Movie Review)
‘Dreamers’ need to get out of their own way
WASHINGTON -- Once again, the left is eating its own. Democrats are in a good position as they negotiate with President Trump and the congressional majority over their legislative priorities for the next couple of months: children's health care, nondefense spending, disaster relief and legalization of the "dreamers," that group of immigrants brought here illegally as … [Read more...] about ‘Dreamers’ need to get out of their own way
Republican Issa is retiring: another prominent GOPer calls it quits
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.), a controversial GOPer inside and outside of his state who was considered one of 2018's most vulnerable Republican's up for re-election, has decided to call it quits. Just like a growing batch of Republicans. His retirement is likely to be a blow to the increasingly weak Republican Party in California, and also bolster Democratic hopes of taking … [Read more...] about Republican Issa is retiring: another prominent GOPer calls it quits
Oprah For President? (UPDATE)
[Note: An expanded version appears at The Huffington Post.] Update: While Trump bragged at his “bipartisan” tv-photo op on Tuesday that he would beat Oprah if she decided to run against him in 2020, the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey conducted January 8-9 finds Oprah Winfrey the likely winner over President Trump if the 2020 election were … [Read more...] about Oprah For President? (UPDATE)
Climate Hustlers At It Again
Climate hustlers are at it again, preying on gullible people. Thankfully, some scientists are setting the record straight. From Dr. Roger A. Pielke Sr, emeritus professor of atmospheric science: The hustle that Dr. Pielke is responding to is one being perpetuated by Al Gore and Michael Mann: Dr. Clifford F. Mass is Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the … [Read more...] about Climate Hustlers At It Again
Command and Control at the Polling Station
Last October lawyers of the Supreme Court battled over the composition of the House of Representatives for the foreseeable future. Two cases address the extent to which a party in power is permitted to reshape its state’s districts to maximize that party’s partisan advantage. Yesterday a federal district court held that a North Carolina Redistricting plan violated the … [Read more...] about Command and Control at the Polling Station
(UPDATED) Trump Now In Further Jeopardy As Push Comes To Shove In The Russia Scandal
The Russia scandal has entered a new phase with the new year. Let's call it Push Comes to Shove. Donald Trump continues to deny that Russia even interfered in the 2016 election and insists he is not under investigation as evidence of interference piles up and Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller tells the president's lawyers he probably will want to interview him. … [Read more...] about (UPDATED) Trump Now In Further Jeopardy As Push Comes To Shove In The Russia Scandal
President Trump is a pig. In the best sense of the word.
WASHINGTON -- Richard Nixon will forever be remembered for his November 1973 protest: "I am not a crook." Donald Trump, likewise, may be recorded in history for the assertion he made over the weekend to a skeptical nation: I am not an idiot. The commander in chief volunteered an unexpected defense of his intellect and sanity in response to a book in which many of his … [Read more...] about President Trump is a pig. In the best sense of the word.
