WASHINGTON -- Of all the scandalous revelations in the Michael Wolff book, the most revealing may be the one about the apricot swirl atop the president's head. For years, Donald Trump has labored to convince us that "I actually don't have a bad hairline," that "it's not really a comb-over," that "it's my real hair." His personal physician attested that Trump "has all his … [Read more...] about And this year’s Trumpie award goes to … Trump
‘The Greatest Showman,’ Exciting, but Lacks Story
Length: 1h 45m Rating: PG Score: 2/5 The Greatest Showman is a treat and a movie to be enjoyed by the family. The soundtrack, which I have listened to a number of times, is superb and compliments the talents of those involved with the film. The choreography, too, is well done, although it isn't perfect. The Greatest Showman is an exciting film that easily captures your … [Read more...] about ‘The Greatest Showman,’ Exciting, but Lacks Story
Can Mitt break the Romney family losing streak?
While political pundits in Utah have instantly assumed that Mitt Romney will win the Senate seat being vacated by Orrin Hatch, there is still the matter of the Romney family’s losing streak to consider. After seven tries, no Romney has ever won an election for federal office. Here is the track record: Michigan Gov. George Romney, Mitt’s father, failed in a 1968 bid … [Read more...] about Can Mitt break the Romney family losing streak?
‘Downsizing,’ Disappointing, Confused
Length: 2h 15m Rating: R, sexual references, nudity and drug use Score: 1/5 This was quite possibly one of the biggest letdowns for me in 2017. After months of promotion, Downsizing held my interest. It was certainly never going to be Oscar material, but it still looked like a fun, interesting movie with a solid cast and director behind it. Unfortunately, it just fell … [Read more...] about ‘Downsizing,’ Disappointing, Confused
‘The End of the F***ing World,’ Odd, Funny
Based on the graphic novel by Charles Forsman, The End of the F***ing World is a dark comedy that is odd, funny, and crass. Originally premiering in the United Kingdom in October 2017, the series was released as a Netflix Original on January 5th, 2018 to wider audiences. The series, consisting of eight episodes, follows James, who is quite sure that he's a psychopath. The … [Read more...] about ‘The End of the F***ing World,’ Odd, Funny
Fire and Fury: The Best People (Cartoon and Column)
Fire and Fury is the tale of a narcissistic, incompetent, overrated, selfish, self-important human being who thought he was the most privileged and important man in the world before he became the most privileged and important man in the world. It is also a story of how paid sycophants, who shill daily on the virtues of a moron, really feel about said moron. I’m on the … [Read more...] about Fire and Fury: The Best People (Cartoon and Column)
Will Sessions’ Announcement Hinder Marijuana Legalization?
by Andrea Sears, Public News Service - MA BOSTON – The Trump administration is taking aim at states that have legalized marijuana. On Thursday, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced he is rescinding an Obama-era policy that discouraged prosecutors from enforcing federal marijuana laws in states that have legalized its sale for recreational use. Massachusetts is … [Read more...] about Will Sessions’ Announcement Hinder Marijuana Legalization?
Amazon Reviewers Heart ‘Fire and Fury’
Journalist Michael Wolff’s new book, Fire and Fury, may be the bane of the White House these days, but readers eager for political gossip are loving it, at least if early Amazon reviews are to be believed. The book currently occupies the much-envied top spot on Amazon’s list of best-selling books. That mirrors overnight reports of… … [Read more...] about Amazon Reviewers Heart ‘Fire and Fury’
Trump: I am a ‘very stable genius’ and ‘like, very smart’
US President Donald Trump on Saturday praised himself as "a very stable genius," following the release of a bombshell book that calls into doubt his mental health. But Trump's response to the book's allegations had Washington focusing anew on the question of his stability. In a series of extraordinary early-morning tweets, Trump said that "throughout my… … [Read more...] about Trump: I am a ‘very stable genius’ and ‘like, very smart’
NY Times: Obstruction Inquiry Shows Trump’s Attempt to Keep Grip on Russia Investigation
Every day seems to bring a new unfavorable Trump-related "bombshell" report -- at a time when a bombshell book is flying off the shelves at bookstores and has zoomed to the top of the Amazon.com bestsellers list. Some are calling the New York Times' latest a "game changer" (when every day seems to bring anew "game changer.") President Trump gave firm instructions in March … [Read more...] about NY Times: Obstruction Inquiry Shows Trump’s Attempt to Keep Grip on Russia Investigation
Urgent Fundraiser: $2000 Goal Reached (Final Update)
FINAL UPDATE: TMV has reached its emergency fundraising goal and we are now up to date in in payments --one of which was payments to Site Administrator Tyrone Steels who did not ask for an extra dime in his time consuming work to save the site after a massive hack. Thanks to all who contributed. TMV contributor and commenter double matched contributions. Several people … [Read more...] about Urgent Fundraiser: $2000 Goal Reached (Final Update)
Did God Smite Roy Moore?
Now that Doug Jones has been sworn in as Alabama's newest U.S. Senator, there is one little matter to be settled. Did God smite Roy Moore? Is a 11/19/17 political cartoon by Pensacola News Journal cartoonist Andy Marlette prophetic? That cartoon consists of three panels. In the first panel, Roy Moore is on his knees and praying, "Lord, smite mine enemies who do … [Read more...] about Did God Smite Roy Moore?
Men Go Nuts For New Penis Whitening Procedure
Women aren't the only ones succumbing to the pressures of beauty by utilizing plastic surgery as a quick fix as men are also frequently influenced to do the same. The latest plastic surgery fad to make headlines Thursday, however, is a whitening procedure designated for male genitalia. More than 100 men each month are flocking to… … [Read more...] about Men Go Nuts For New Penis Whitening Procedure
Cartoon: Fire and Fury
A Music Career Is Not Always Fun
I am releasing this posting as a supplement to my series on Great Music. Obviously I am not intimately knowledgeable about the lives and careers of the distant past of composers and performers, like Beethoven, Chopin etc. I do have some first hand knowledge of what life is like for more recent composers and performers in the era of pop music. Life as a pop performer looks … [Read more...] about A Music Career Is Not Always Fun
New book on Trump reveals an administration built on a desperate delusion
WASHINGTON -- The White House is being used to stage some kind of dark, dystopian comedy in which all the humor is of the gallows variety. Somebody tell me how we survive another three years of this oppressive, exhausting show. The revelations about the Trump administration from journalist Michael Wolff are, if true, stunning, jaw-dropping, gob-smacking -- but also pretty … [Read more...] about New book on Trump reveals an administration built on a desperate delusion
A considered response to Trump’s critics: Your momma
WASHINGTON -- So the haters in the Fake News Media are again having a wild rumpus, this time because President Trump, threatening nuclear war via Twitter, taunted North Korea's Kim Jong Un by saying his "Nuclear Button" is "a much bigger & more powerful one than his, and my Button works!" To those who say it is juvenile for the president of the United States to deliver … [Read more...] about A considered response to Trump’s critics: Your momma
Steve Bannon Losing Smackdown Matchup With Donald Trump So Far
For those of you keeping score on Day Two of the Steve Bannon-Donald Trump war for the shriveled soul of the Republican Party, the CEO of Breitbart News has been "shot on the South Lawn and run over by a tank and the president shifted in gear and ran over him again," according to Trump super… … [Read more...] about Steve Bannon Losing Smackdown Matchup With Donald Trump So Far
Cartoon: Trump/Bannon Split (UPDATED WITH COLUMN)
I have tried to talk to Trump sycophants so I can understand what makes them tick. Why would they sell their soul and dignity for a stupid person like Donald Trump? But I can’t do it anymore. It’s not that I want to sit in my little bubble and only hear my readers agree with me. I actually enjoy hearing people disagree with me. But anytime you challenge a Trump sycophant on … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Trump/Bannon Split (UPDATED WITH COLUMN)
(UPDATED) How A Trump Campaign ‘Coffee Boy’ Became So Important To The Russia Scandal
The players who populated the Donald Trump presidential campaign had several things in common. If they were longtime politicos, any honesty and sense of ethics had been thoroughly bled out of them. If they were novices, they were predisposed to being dishonest. How else could they work for such an extraordinary dirtball? And all of the players, no matter their breadth … [Read more...] about (UPDATED) How A Trump Campaign ‘Coffee Boy’ Became So Important To The Russia Scandal