Republicans have always promoted themselves as being more patriotic than the Democrats, concerned about the state of the military, wanting to spend more on defense and intelligence agencies, and more interested in keeping tabs on the nation’s adversaries. They were also more willing to place sanctions on adversaries if they acted in ways detrimental to America’s interests. … [Read more...] about Party Over Country
Energy Wars: The Oil Boom
Year 2018 has begun as a promising year for oil production, as seen in headlines posted by Real Clear Energy on 01/02/18. Oil production in the USA received a long-waited boost on 12/22/17 when President Trump signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Included in that legislation is a provision to open a portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil … [Read more...] about Energy Wars: The Oil Boom
Great Music Chapter 3
This will be a change of pace in my series of Great Music. As many of you know I am a pianist and along with my wife a piano teacher. Obviously, I am partial to the wide selection of sounds a piano can make but I’ve also had a life long love of the sound produced by a good Oboe player. The Oboe is from the small family of double reed woodwinds which also include the oboe’s big … [Read more...] about Great Music Chapter 3
Stable Genius (Cartoon and Column)
When people think of crooked presidents, they think of Richard Nixon (for now). When they think of philandering presidents, they think of Bill Clinton (who replaced JFK). When they think of insane, mentally unstable, looney toons, mentally deranged, crazy, out-of-his-gourd, off-his-rocker, three-fries-short-of-a-happy-meal, and fucking nutzoid presidents, they’re going to think … [Read more...] about Stable Genius (Cartoon and Column)
Oprah’s Speech At 2018 Golden Globes is One for the Ages (WATCH VIDEO)
*It appears the Golden Globes stepped up it's game Sunday night when Oprah Winfrey graced the stage and gave her acceptance speech as the recipient of the organization's Cecil B. DeMille Award. "It is not lost on me that, at this moment, there is some little girl watching as I become the first Black woman to… … [Read more...] about Oprah’s Speech At 2018 Golden Globes is One for the Ages (WATCH VIDEO)
Michael Wolff and the end of denial
WASHINGTON -- The most astonishing aspect of the response to Michael Wolff's book is that anyone is surprised. President Trump's unfitness for office was obvious long before he was elected. Once he moved into the White House, the destructive chaos of his administration was there for all to see. Future historians will scratch their heads to figure out why it took this particular … [Read more...] about Michael Wolff and the end of denial
How Donald Trump’s Enablers Have Made His Unfitness For Office The New Normal
It is long past time to confront the shamefully obvious: Donald Trump is a traitor and members of his inner circle are as well by privately acknowledging his parlous mental state and utter unfitness for the presidency yet endangering all of us by failing to do the right thing. You can add to those enablers the legion of congressional Republicans who are concerned not about … [Read more...] about How Donald Trump’s Enablers Have Made His Unfitness For Office The New Normal
Cartoon: Steve Bannon out in the cold
Bannon: I’m Sorry
Breitbart boss Steve Bannon issued an apology over his comments in the explosive Fire and Fury book that details life inside Donald Trump’s White House. After an excerpt featured Bannon stating a meeting between Trump’s son Donald Trump Jr. and a Russian lawyer was “treasonous” and suggesting Donald Jr. would “crack like an egg” under questioning… … [Read more...] about Bannon: I’m Sorry
Trump advisor Stephen Miller cut off the air after Von Hindenburg scale disastrous interview
When the Hindenburg burst into flame and crashed in 1937, radio reporter Herbert Morrison's reaction became one for the ages: "Oh, the humanity!" If you watch White House advisor Stephen Miller's interview with Jake Trapper on CNN you have to echo those words. "Oh the humanity!" Miller was doing an expanded riff on our 21st century style of spin control/propaganda. It has … [Read more...] about Trump advisor Stephen Miller cut off the air after Von Hindenburg scale disastrous interview
Cartoon: Bannon Trump WolffPutin Book
No more of this assault on immigrants!
I will no longer tolerate this ugly national mood–especially the brazen, indulgent persecution of immigrants and so-called “foreigners.” It hurts the heart and it’s wrong. I am an immigrant to this country, arriving at the age of nine. My parents chose the United States for its vast professional and economic opportunities. I felt safe and secure while growing up in the … [Read more...] about No more of this assault on immigrants!
And this year’s Trumpie award goes to … Trump
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’