Renato Brunetta, an Italian politician, recently drew attention for criticizing adult “children” still living at home. He even attempted, unsuccessfully, to pass a law banning people from living at home past the age of eighteen. While the legislation failed, the sentiment he represents is part of a growing global trend. In the United States, a similar social bias has been … [Read more...] about The Rise of Home-Aphobia
Should Democrats Do a Deal for the Dreamers?
Let's stick with the story about the Dreamers - the 800,000 young immigrants Trump wants to kick out of the country - because we need to talk about the Democrats. You may remember the Democrats. They're the people who need a crowbar to break into the news cycle. But if they can refrain from embarrassing themselves by refighting 2016, they could play a pivotal role in saving … [Read more...] about Should Democrats Do a Deal for the Dreamers?
No, Not Another Outbreak of Clinton Fatigue!
Pundits are speculating, "whither Hillary," prompted by the release of "What Happened" (sans ?), her campaign memoir. Unfortunately, she is thrust back into the national spotlight. If it were solely a book tour, that's one thing. However, people are gaggling about Clinton's future role in the Democratic party. That road leads to ruin. If I were her adviser and if she were … [Read more...] about No, Not Another Outbreak of Clinton Fatigue!
Cartoon and column: Rushnado
Al Franken published a book in the 1990s before he became a United States Senator titled “Rush Limbaugh Is A Big Fat Idiot.” I’ll give that title a “ditto.” Limbaugh is well-known for being a provocative flame thrower and pusher of absurdity in his attempts to take down liberalism. But, he’s gone beyond just being a national jerk throughout his career. Limbaugh was fake news … [Read more...] about Cartoon and column: Rushnado
Myanmar’s gruesome purge of Rohingya Muslims appears unstoppable
Myanmar’s gruesome purge of Rohingya Muslims appears unstoppable It is Asia’s most vicious ethnic cleansing campaign, a purge that has driven Rohingya Muslims screaming from their Myanmar homeland into the marshlands of Bangladesh. Now it is accelerating. Myanmar’s army, seemingly determined to rid the nation of this ethnic minority, has created a Rohingya refugee population … [Read more...] about Myanmar’s gruesome purge of Rohingya Muslims appears unstoppable
Trump Tacks to Test the Wind
I made a list of all the reasons the future ex-President swiftly adopted the Schumer-Pelosi pitch this week. - I immediately struck Crisis of Conscience and Enlightened Self-Interest but did retain Unenlightened Self-Interest as a possibility. - He needed funding in place for Harvey and Irma. - Payback to Mitch McConnell and Paul Ryan for paying him back. - Recognition of … [Read more...] about Trump Tacks to Test the Wind
Eric Bolling out at Fox News after lewd texts scandal
The big media news: Fox News and conservative host Eric Bolling are going their separate ways after a scandal sparked by a Huffington Post report that he sent lewd text messages -- some apparently Anthony Weiner style -- to female employees. The company launched an investigation and now they're parting company. I'm sure Bolling had wanted to stick it out at Fox a bit … [Read more...] about Eric Bolling out at Fox News after lewd texts scandal
Will Amazon or Apple Blow Up James Bond?
Though actor Daniel Craig recently confirmed he would be after portraying the spy four previous times on the big screen, audiences and insiders are still wondering what studio will land the rights to the franchise. Warner Brothers is reportedly in the lead to win the contract for the next 007 movies, but Amazon and Apple are… … [Read more...] about Will Amazon or Apple Blow Up James Bond?
FACEBOOK’S COLLUSION
At this rate, I’m kinda expecting a revelation that Mark Zuckerberg was at the Donald Trump Jr. Russian meeting. Like you, I’m constantly annoyed with Facebook while utilizing it on a daily basis. The bothersome stuff, while annoying me, doesn’t affect my life in the slightest…or it didn’t until now. I’m the type of person where a messed-up food order at McDonald’s won’t … [Read more...] about FACEBOOK’S COLLUSION
Hypocrisy 101: Limbaugh evacuates South Florida after claiming Hurricane Irma liberal hoax
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