WASHINGTON -- Permit me to confess: I am one of the very last people in the United States who does not consider the word "politician" to be an insult. On the contrary, the work politicians do is important because politics is a good and essential thing in a free society. It's the degradation of politics in the Trump era we need to worry about, not politics itself. "The … [Read more...] about The enablers of a debased politics
Cartoon: Me too part two
Americans are justly outraged over the revelations that Harvey Weinstein spent decades sexually harassing, and maybe, raping actresses. The anger has only intensified as more and more of his victims speak out. It’s even worse now that it’s been revealed his company had clauses in his contract regarding sexual harassment. In Weinstein’s contract, there were stipulations that … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Me too part two
Kelly, who lost son in combat, gives emotional defense of Trump’s calls to military families
WASHINGTON — White House chief of staff John F. Kelly on Thursday gave an emotional defense of Trump's calls to the families of soldiers killed earlier this month in Niger, and assailed a Democratic congresswoman who was among the president's chief critics. Kelly said he was "stunned" and "broken hearted" to see a member of Congress,… … [Read more...] about Kelly, who lost son in combat, gives emotional defense of Trump’s calls to military families
George W. Bush accuses Trump of promoting falsehoods and prejudice
In an extraordinary — albeit veiled — attack, former President George W. Bush delivered a scathing assessment Thursday of President Donald Trump and his policies, suggesting he has promoted bigotry and falsehoods to the detriment of the country and its values. Speaking at a policy seminar in New York, the nation's 43rd president never mentioned Trump… … [Read more...] about George W. Bush accuses Trump of promoting falsehoods and prejudice
Infographics on Xi Jinping’s plans to change the world
Here are the infographics about Xi Jinping’s ideas as published by the Xinhua news agency. Please go to this site: Xi Jinping speech infographics … [Read more...] about Infographics on Xi Jinping’s plans to change the world
China’s Xi Jinping highlights plans to change the world
Chinese President Xi Jinping outlined his plan to change the world away from US and Europe-led ideas towards a home-grown version of Marxist socialism that would be best for global peace and prosperity. Potentially, this is the most potent challenge to Western thought leadership of the global order at a time when American political leaders fight relentlessly among … [Read more...] about China’s Xi Jinping highlights plans to change the world
On the Road, On Opiates
by Thomas Hoffman Tiger Woods was recently featured in a video after being pulled over. He displayed classic symptoms of an intoxicated driver. Woods was unable to walk a straight line, focus on the police officer’s light or perform any of their tests. However, Woods was not under the influence of alcohol. He was under the influence of Vicodin (Hydrocodone), a powerful … [Read more...] about On the Road, On Opiates
Cartoons: Trump Comforter in Chief
Trump: Congresswoman ‘totally fabricated’ my response to Miami Gardens soldier’s widow
MIAMI — President Donald Trump accused a Miami-Dade Democratic congresswoman Wednesday morning of lying about his response to a fallen soldier's widow — that "he knew what he signed up for" — and said he had proof of the conversation. U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson, who represents Miami Gardens, "totally fabricated what I said to the wife… … [Read more...] about Trump: Congresswoman ‘totally fabricated’ my response to Miami Gardens soldier’s widow
Trump’s Phone Call To Widow Of Fallen Soldier So ‘Insensitive’ It ‘Made Her Cry’ (VIDEO)
After the stunning silence from Donald Trump over the deaths of the four U.S. soldiers who were ambushed in Niger earlier this month, the so-called president finally called the families of the fallen soldiers. Trump called U.S. Army Sgt. La David Johnson's grieving widow on Tuesday and said that "he knew what he signed up for… … [Read more...] about Trump’s Phone Call To Widow Of Fallen Soldier So ‘Insensitive’ It ‘Made Her Cry’ (VIDEO)
If You Like the Tax Code, You’ll Love the New Healthcare
There's an old jibe about legislation: A camel is a horse designed by committee. At least it’s true when sides are compromising to find agreement. Rarely does the process generate an outcome of equine beauty. On a positive note, the result may be functional and sturdy, if a bit ungainly. We long for simple answers: a flat tax with no deductions or customized loopholes. … [Read more...] about If You Like the Tax Code, You’ll Love the New Healthcare
Holy Guacamole, Callista!
Look: I entirely agree with President Grant that the United States of America doesn't have any business sending ambassadors to churches. But Ronnie Ray-gun overturned that apple-cart in 1983 so he could suck up to John Paul II, and we have continued the scrofulous tradition. I have great respect for the current pope and for the institution of the Roman Catholic Church, but we … [Read more...] about Holy Guacamole, Callista!
Killers, Media and Celebrity: See My Awesomeness!
Investigators and journalists are having a difficult time understanding the Las Vegas killer‘s motive. They keep searching for clues in his past life, and with his family members and associates. They are missing the obvious by ignoring one of the key aspects of modern American culture: Our fascination with celebrities. By far the most popular TV show of the early 2000s was … [Read more...] about Killers, Media and Celebrity: See My Awesomeness!
Government by Gut Feelings
American government has entered into a new era. Instead of using experts and scientific data to determine the nation’s policies, President Trump’s instincts and gut feelings are the major factors in the choices that he makes in governing. In addition, Trump’s ego plays a large role, as he never wants to look bad or be seen to have made significant mistakes. President Trump … [Read more...] about Government by Gut Feelings
Cartoon: Hazards for Donald Trump
A few weeks before the election last November, I was sitting in a bar drawing a cartoon. No, I wasn’t drinking but I had to draw two cartoons for clients and by no fault of my own (honestly), my home was being smoke bombed to kill bed bugs. Seriously. I couldn’t drink or even engage in conversations because I needed to concentrate on drawing for The Costa Rica Star and The … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Hazards for Donald Trump
Bannon Unchained Is An Opportunity For The Democrats, But Do They Know It?
The biggest reason why I'm not cheering the implosion of the Republican Party, which seems to have accelerated nicely since Stephen Bannon departed the adult day care center known as the West Wing for his whirlwind Revenge on Mainstream Republicans Tour, is that the Democratic Party is pretty screwed up, too. Besides which, reports of the GOP's death are a tad premature even … [Read more...] about Bannon Unchained Is An Opportunity For The Democrats, But Do They Know It?
At Liberty Medal ceremony, McCain blasts ‘half-baked’ nationalism
Embed from Getty Images PHILADELPHIA — Accepting the National Constitution Center's Liberty Medal on Monday night, Sen. John McCain blasted "half-baked, spurious nationalism," saying the United States has a moral obligation to act as an international leader. On a night where speakers praised McCain's bipartisan bona fides, it was a stinging rebuke of the politics that … [Read more...] about At Liberty Medal ceremony, McCain blasts ‘half-baked’ nationalism
Weinstein’s alleged sexual abuse is appalling — both now and then.
WASHINGTON -- Confronted with allegations of serial sexual abuse and rape, Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein's instinct was to lie: "I came of age in the '60s and '70s, when all the rules about behavior and workplaces were different. That was the culture then." No, it wasn't. The different-era defense was also used by those who would excuse fugitive director Roman … [Read more...] about Weinstein’s alleged sexual abuse is appalling — both now and then.
Trump Says Obama Didn’t Call Parents Of Fallen Soldiers
President Donald Trump has been slammed for falsely suggesting former President Barack Obama did not call the family members of soldiers who died in action. Commenting that he had written letters to the families of the four soldiers killed in Niger, the president on Monday hit out at his predecessor, in an accusation that immediately prompted… … [Read more...] about Trump Says Obama Didn’t Call Parents Of Fallen Soldiers
(UPDATES) Comparing: The U.S. Responses to the Haiti and Puerto Rico Tragedies
Update, October 18 Sailors aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort say a prayer for Sara Victoria Llull Rodriguiz in the Caribbean Sea, Oct. 17, 2017. Rodriguiz is the first child born aboard Comfort in more than seven years. Navy Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Ernest R. Scott Update, October 17: Sailors load patients into an MH-60S … [Read more...] about (UPDATES) Comparing: The U.S. Responses to the Haiti and Puerto Rico Tragedies