Conservative radio show talker and notable demonizer, conspiracy-theory spreader Rush Limbaugh has literally refused to put his money where his mouth is. After claiming Hurricane Irma was a liberal conspiracy to make climate change look real, Limbaugh is evacuating South Florida, and claiming that it's due to legal concerns -- not to save his own Guinness Book of Records sized … [Read more...] about Hypocrisy 101: Limbaugh evacuates South Florida after claiming Hurricane Irma liberal hoax
Military Weekend: The Week That Was
During the past ten days or so, our active duty, reserve and National Guard military have once again shown their dedication, mettle, compassion and, often, heroism helping with search, rescue and recovery activities during and after Hurricane Harvey. Here are some images: An aerial view shows extensive flooding from Harvey in a residential area in Southeast … [Read more...] about Military Weekend: The Week That Was
What Chuck and Nancy need to learn from Mitch and Paul
WASHINGTON -- Chuck and Nancy and Donald and Ivanka seemed to thoroughly enjoy their meeting at the White House the other day. Mitch and Paul, not so much. Does it really surprise anyone that President Trump betrayed the Republican leaders who have been trying their best to carry water for him on Capitol Hill -- Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Paul … [Read more...] about What Chuck and Nancy need to learn from Mitch and Paul
Cartoon: Rush Limbaugh
Yes, humans are still evolving. Here’s how you can tell.
Even more evidence that we’re continuing to change. It's a common misconception that humans evolved from apes. In fact, we both evolved from a common ancestor—and we're both still evolving. Depositphotos The nice thing about bacteria is that they multiply really fast. This is inconvenient if they happen to infect, but useful if you want to… … [Read more...] about Yes, humans are still evolving. Here’s how you can tell.
Cartoon: IT’S RAINING MAYHEM
I consider myself a well-read person. I read into every issue I cover, and I go down internet worm holes and read stuff that’s not important to anybody. I know stuff. But, there’s a lot of stuff I will never understand. I don’t understand why now is the best time to revoke DACA, and threaten to deport around 800,000 young adults who were brought to this nation by no choice … [Read more...] about Cartoon: IT’S RAINING MAYHEM
(And Then There Were Three) Updates to ‘Irma, Here We Come’
And then there were three As if monster category 5 Hurricane Irma was not enough of a mortal threat to the US and to nearby land areas, two other active hurricanes “could join Irma striking land this weekend." Hurricane Jose, now a category 3 hurricane is following on a similar path behind Irma, while Katia, a system in the western Gulf of Mexico, has been upgraded to a … [Read more...] about (And Then There Were Three) Updates to ‘Irma, Here We Come’
Trump and Fake News
Craig Silverman, media editor at BuzzFeed, is credited as loosely coining the phrase fake news in his 11/23/14 article for the Poynter Institute's website. What Silverman means by fake news in his article is deliberately-fake news, such as the fake news that Donald Trump pardoned Kentucky clerk Kim Davis. Since then, the phrase fake news has taken on new meaning. Now, the … [Read more...] about Trump and Fake News
(UPDATE) A Call for Reminiscences from ‘Your Tired, Your Poor, Your…’
Update: To those who have been waiting patiently for this “blockbuster,” I ask for some more of the same. I am still waiting for one (hopefully two) input(s) and, once I receive them, it may take me a while to organize, summarize and do them justice. The most difficult part is going to be paring down the voluminous and touching narratives without sacrificing any … [Read more...] about (UPDATE) A Call for Reminiscences from ‘Your Tired, Your Poor, Your…’
Irma causes devastation across the Caribbean
Nearly every building on the island of Barbuda has been damaged and almost 900,000 people have been left without power in Puerto Rico as the Category 5 Hurricane Irma continues its journey towards mainland US. About 60 percent of Barbuda's roughly 1,400 people were left homeless, Gaston Browne, Antigua and Barbuda prime minister, told the Associated… … [Read more...] about Irma causes devastation across the Caribbean
Trump’s Scarlet Letter & What It Can Tell Us About His Russia Scandal Obsession
Donald Trump was not a happy man when Air Force One taxied to a stop at Joint Base Andrews outside of Washington, D.C. on the evening of Sunday, May 7, 2017. He had spent the weekend at his lair in Bedminster, New Jersey stewing over FBI Director James Comey, who was not responding to his multiple hints that he wanted the investigation into whether the president's campaign … [Read more...] about Trump’s Scarlet Letter & What It Can Tell Us About His Russia Scandal Obsession
Visiting Saudi Arabia: the Mecca of Mecca
Before we visited Lebanon, Yemen,,Australia, and East Timor. This week, starting the month long Hajj season, we’re on a journey to discover a faith that has caused a lot of consternation. Welcome to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. You’ve watched the news and seen a multitude prostrating and praying in the Mosque at Mecca. Well the closest you’ll get is watching it on TV … [Read more...] about Visiting Saudi Arabia: the Mecca of Mecca
Nobody knows what Trump is doing. Not even Trump.
WASHINGTON -- House Speaker Paul Ryan could not have been more clear. After meeting with his Republican caucus Wednesday morning on the first day back from their long summer break, he declared at a news conference that Democrats' call for a three-month extension of the government's borrowing limit was "ridiculous." "That's ridiculous and disgraceful, that they want to … [Read more...] about Nobody knows what Trump is doing. Not even Trump.
How the Two-Party System Harms Democracy
If you were born after 1968, you’ve never seen a third-party presidential candidate receive a single electoral vote. Even in 2016’s “lesser of two evils” contest, third-party candidates combined to earn roughly five percent of the vote, the same number Ross Perot achieved on his own in 1992. Our system is becoming increasingly stratified. Presidential election numbers make … [Read more...] about How the Two-Party System Harms Democracy
Trump sides with Democrats on debt ceiling, budget over GOP objections
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump delivered a resounding victory to Democrats Wednesday, agreeing on a plan that would raise the debt ceiling and keep the government funded through Dec. 15. Republicans leaders were stunned, and would not immediately agree on the package. Democrats, who have been virtually powerless since Trump became president and Republicans maintained … [Read more...] about Trump sides with Democrats on debt ceiling, budget over GOP objections
Ways of nurturing harmony despite divisiveness in America
At a time when divisiveness is increasing among Americans, an Iranian-born thought leader is raising a voice for harmony, including useful techniques to cultivate it step by step. Kambiz Naficy, arrived in the US at age nine when his father was sent as a diplomat to Washington. Now, he offers solutions to truly making Americans great by enriching their hearts and … [Read more...] about Ways of nurturing harmony despite divisiveness in America
Albanian Institutional Reform: Could There be Benefits?
To many Americans, the country of Albania is a mystery. This large Balkan nation bordered by Greece to the south, Macedonia and Serbia to the east and Bosnia/Herzegovina to the north produces tobacco, agricultural products, honey, and, in the US, its most notable contributions might be certain spirits and the rotund chef-come-hip-hop artist Action Bronson. Disorganization of … [Read more...] about Albanian Institutional Reform: Could There be Benefits?
Apparently, it’s illegal to laugh at Jeff Sessions
WASHINGTON -- Did you hear the one about Jeff Sessions? I'd like to tell you, but I can't. You see, it's illegal to laugh at the attorney general, the man who on Tuesday morning announced that the 800,000 "dreamers" -- immigrants brought here illegally as children -- could soon be deported. If you were to find my Sessions jest funny, I would be an accessory to mirth. This … [Read more...] about Apparently, it’s illegal to laugh at Jeff Sessions
Cartoon: Trump’s relations
Mike Slosberg is a cartoonist and novelist. He lives with his wife and hundreds of drawing pens on the Upper Westside of Manhattan, New York. You can see more of his cartoons and learn about his books by going to: mikeslosbergbooks.com … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Trump’s relations
Donald Trump and the Peter Principle
Americans are watching the Peter Principle being lived out in the presidency of Donald Trump. For those who are not familiar with it, the Peter Principle is the observation that people tend to be promoted to a level at which they are incompetent. I didn't vote for Trump*, but once he was elected, I was willing to withhold judgment of his presidency until there was enough of … [Read more...] about Donald Trump and the Peter Principle