One negotiation theory holds that your opponent will give in if you're unpredictable, maybe really unhinged. Take North Korea, for example. Kim Jung-Un gets people thinking that he's a rabid dog who's broken into his master's cocaine stash. He may say he'd drop a nuclear bomb on the US even though he knows that we'd turn the Hermit Kingdom into a radioactive sinkhole. That's … [Read more...] about The Art of the Stall
What Muslims, Ahmad who
What Muslims, Ahmad who Positive achievements by a large group of people in a broad sense yes. Christians can take credit for the Modern World, the West. Hindus have a rising India to boast of. Jews fewer in numbers hold sway over finance and media. Atheists govern the powerhouse that is China. Now show me some positives, a positive, we Muslims have on display. 1.7 … [Read more...] about What Muslims, Ahmad who
World hunger is worsening: major UN report
World hunger is rising again despite rising wealth in Asia, Africa and South America. At least 815 million people suffer from severe hunger and malnutrition around the world, an increase of 38 million over 2015. Multiple forms of malnutrition are threatening the health of millions more worldwide mainly due to violent conflicts and climate-related shocks, according to a major … [Read more...] about World hunger is worsening: major UN report
Cartoon and Column: TED CRUZ…EW
I didn’t really think it was a huge story that Ted Cruz, or someone who has access to his Twitter account, clicked like on a porn tweet. I made a few cracks about it on social media and laughed along with everyone else making puns. The tweet of a video that Ted clicked like on was described by The Washington Post: “The video clip itself is just over two minutes, details of … [Read more...] about Cartoon and Column: TED CRUZ…EW
Trump angers Britain in midst of London attack
President Donald Trump sparked fury in London and yet another pointed rebuke from Prime Minster Theresa May Friday after he claimed "loser terrorists" behind a botched London train attack were known to British police. Trump took to Twitter to condemn an attack on a packed London Underground train that injured 22 people, but also appeared to… … [Read more...] about Trump angers Britain in midst of London attack
Three Swing Seat Republicans Announce Departures
The Republican caucus was hit by three retirements, two from an area it could least afford – the vanishing centrist wing and a third from another increasingly problematic area for the party in the age of Trump– suburbia. Within two days, Washington’s Dave Reichert and Pennsylvania’s Charlie Dent, both moderate seven-termers who hold marginal seats, announced their … [Read more...] about Three Swing Seat Republicans Announce Departures
Progressives should push proudly for Medicare for all
WASHINGTON -- The smartest, savviest people in Washington will tell you Bernie Sanders' "Medicare for all" idea is dead on arrival, a waste of time and energy. But since those same smart, savvy people told you Donald Trump didn't have a prayer of becoming president, I'd advise keeping an open mind. What the Vermont senator's bill has going for it is simple: It's the right … [Read more...] about Progressives should push proudly for Medicare for all
A Review of the Touring Production of Broadway’s Something Rotten
The touring production of the Broadway musical comedy farce Something Rotten opened last night at The 5th Avenue Theatre to uproarious laughter and applause from an audience that was well suited for the show’s greatest strengths. Something Rotten is a somewhat satirical, but mostly ridiculous, silly send-up of the American musical theater genre. It is cotton candy fun, bouncy … [Read more...] about A Review of the Touring Production of Broadway’s Something Rotten
How to Reduce the Skills Gap in Manufacturing and the Supply Chain
These days, the U.S. manufacturing sector is not unfamiliar with challenges such as highly competitive pricing, a forceful global market and surging consumer demand. However, these are not the most pressing concerns. If you’re in the industry, you won’t be surprised by Deloitte’s latest findings. The consultancy’s most recent report revealed that over 600,000 manufacturing … [Read more...] about How to Reduce the Skills Gap in Manufacturing and the Supply Chain
Cartoon: Bernie versus Hillary
Trump: No DACA Deal Without ‘BIG Border Security’
Early Thursday President Donald Trump said a deal he reportedly struck with Democrats to protect hundreds of thousands of young illegal immigrants from deportation isn’t on. Unless, of course, Democrats agree to “massive border security,” Trump tweeted. “No deal was made last night on DACA,” the president wrote, referring to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals… … [Read more...] about Trump: No DACA Deal Without ‘BIG Border Security’
Trump, Democrats agree on DACA, but no border wall for now
Top US congressional Democrats emerged from a meeting with President Donald Trump Wednesday claiming progress on a deal that protects young immigrants and boosts border security, while not including a border wall. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and top House Democrat Nancy Pelosi said they had a "very productive" dinner meeting with Trump in which the… … [Read more...] about Trump, Democrats agree on DACA, but no border wall for now
Should the US put power lines underground?
By Theodore J. Kury, Director of Energy Studies , University of Florida. Hurricanes Harvey and Irma caused widespread power outages. AP Photo/Eric Gay It is the height of a highly destructive hurricane season in the United States. The devastation of Harvey in Texas and Louisiana caused nearly 300,000 customers to lose electricity service, and Hurricane Irma… … [Read more...] about Should the US put power lines underground?
Climate Change: A Reality Check
Mark Twain said, "A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes." When it comes to climate change, the truth is still putting on its shoes. For climate truth, one need know the complete record of climate history, something that the media haven't been good at reporting. The primary culprit in misleading the public about climate change … [Read more...] about Climate Change: A Reality Check
What it took for Republicans finally to feel betrayed by Trump
WASHINGTON -- Republican Rep. Duncan Hunter, an early and loyal Trump enthusiast, gave an uncommonly candid assessment of the president to a group of young Republicans at home in California recently. "He's an a--hole," Duncan said, "but he's our a--hole." So reported his hometown San Diego Union-Tribune. That's close to a perfect summary of Republicans' relationship of … [Read more...] about What it took for Republicans finally to feel betrayed by Trump
Buried Under the Flood Waters
Have you noticed recently that something is missing from the front pages of your newspapers? And that something is no longer discussed on the morning and evening news and talk shows. Like magic, Trump and his Russian connections and Russian interference in the election are no longer heading up the news cycle. Instead, journalists are transfixed by the damage wrought by … [Read more...] about Buried Under the Flood Waters
Trump’s Digital Campaign Colluded With Russia. But Is That Enough To Bring Him Down?
There no longer is any question that Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin shared a vision although they ruled empires nearly 5,000 miles apart. And that Trump's campaign colluded with Putin to help make him president because the billionaire New York real estate mogul and reality television star wanted even more money and power while the autocratic Russian president wanted even … [Read more...] about Trump’s Digital Campaign Colluded With Russia. But Is That Enough To Bring Him Down?
Cartoon and column: Get over it?
Someone needs to go away. This person needs to stop rehashing the 2016 election. This person needs to stop whining about how unfairly they were treated. This person needs to stop blaming others for their failures and accept some responsibility. This person’s lingering presence is detrimental to the future success of their party and our country. They need to shut up … [Read more...] about Cartoon and column: Get over it?
People are furious over a video of cop seizing a hot dog vendor’s money and want him fired
UC Berkeley has a controversy on its hands after video of one of its campus police officers busting a hot dog vendor who did not have a permit to sell and confiscating money as evidence went viral. RELATED: The cop who arrested a nurse for not cooperating could answer to the FBI Watch the video It… … [Read more...] about People are furious over a video of cop seizing a hot dog vendor’s money and want him fired
Relatives of Undocumented Children Caught Up in ICE Dragnet
This summer, a Kansas City man named Edwin got a call from immigration officials. They had picked up his nephew at the southern border and wanted to release the teen into his care. So Edwin went online and bought a bed. Later that week, he was contacted again, this time by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement… … [Read more...] about Relatives of Undocumented Children Caught Up in ICE Dragnet