On June 1, when President Trump announced that the U.S. would pull out of the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced (see here and here) that his city and 60 others have another plan. Los Angeles with San Gabriel Mountains in the background. Credit: Todd Jones (Flickr) (CC BY 2.0) "The President's… … [Read more...] about With Paris withdraw, cities move to center stage
The endgame of accommodation with Trump
by Michael Gerson Washington Post Writers Group Columnist WASHINGTON -- Nearly 150 days into the Trump era, no non-delusional conservative can be happy with the direction of events or pleased with the options going forward. President Trump is remarkably unpopular, particularly with the young (among whom his approval is underwater by a remarkable 48 percentage points in … [Read more...] about The endgame of accommodation with Trump
War not enough of a ratings grabber to be of note
But look way down the page of Memeorandum, less trafficked and important than "Senate GOP Plans Health Care Vote Next Week", "GOP considers cancelling August recess to salvage agenda ", "Spicer searching for candidates to take over White House briefing", "Megyn Kelly's Alex Jones interview got lots of attention, but not many viewers", "Otto Warmbier, American student detained … [Read more...] about War not enough of a ratings grabber to be of note
The Fool on President Trump’s Legal Team
It is said that, if a man is his own attorney, then he has a fool for a client. In President Trump's case, he has a fool for an attorney. That attorney is Jay Sekulow, who made a big fool of himself when he appeared on the 06/18/17 edition of Fox News Sunday, hosted by Chris Wallace. Here is the video of the exchange between Sekulow and Wallace: Here are excerpts … [Read more...] about The Fool on President Trump’s Legal Team
Georgia GOP says mass shooting of congressmen is actually a good thing (Guest Voice)
by John Aravosis Always like a Republican to see the mass-shooting glass half-full. A local GOP party chairman in Georgia, Brad Carver, says the recent attempt by a crazed gunman to kill several Republican members of Congress who were playing softball will be a boon for GOP candidates, especially Karen Handel in Georgia, who is running against Jon Ossoff. “I’ll tell … [Read more...] about Georgia GOP says mass shooting of congressmen is actually a good thing (Guest Voice)
Otto Warmbier dies after being detained by North Korea
WASHINGTON, June 19, 2017 – After being imprisoned in North Korea for more than 17 months, 22-year-old Otto Warmbier has died. Warmbier was charged with committing "hostile acts" against the DPRK for allegedly stealing a propaganda poster from his Pyongyang hotel in January 2016. He was sentenced to 15 years of hard labor. Warmbier was in… … [Read more...] about Otto Warmbier dies after being detained by North Korea
Mueller team lawyer brings witness-flipping expertise to Trump probes
By Karen Freifeld (Reuters) - A veteran federal prosecutor recruited onto special counsel Robert Mueller's team is known for a skill that may come in handy in the investigation of potential ties between Russia and U.S. President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign team: persuading witnesses to turn on friends, colleagues and superiors. Andrew Weissmann, who headed the U.S. … [Read more...] about Mueller team lawyer brings witness-flipping expertise to Trump probes
Megyn Kelly, NBC News take gloves off in Alex Jones interview and now he’s mad
Megyn Kelly presented a highly critical 19-minute piece on conspiracy theorist Alex Jones on her NBC newsmagazine "Sunday Night" after a week of harsh criticism over the decision to present his views on network TV. Jones is notorious for saying the 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., was staged to promote tougher… … [Read more...] about Megyn Kelly, NBC News take gloves off in Alex Jones interview and now he’s mad
In the Midst of This Week’s Shootings, A Look Back to the ’54 Carnage.
Historic Quote: “I’ve had all the shooting I can take for one day.” – Iowa Congressman Ben Jensen to his Tennessee colleague Clifford Davis. The two had been sharing a hospital room after being wounded in the U.S. Capitol shooting and were arguing over whether they should listen to “Raw Hide” on the radio (as Davis wanted) or music. Jensen got his way. The recent shooting … [Read more...] about In the Midst of This Week’s Shootings, A Look Back to the ’54 Carnage.
The jungle of political suspicion
WASHINGTON -- Let it be said that for one lovely moment, House Speaker Paul Ryan and House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi responded exactly as those in authority should to a shocking assault on human lives and our political system. After Wednesday's shooting on a baseball field, both spoke in a spirit of thoughtful solidarity and genuinely mutual concern. Kudos to … [Read more...] about The jungle of political suspicion
When Bad Things Happen To Bad People: Chris Christie’s Off-Key Swan Song
Coming as it does when it does, there is something deeply satisfying in Chris Christie's fall -- no, make that plummet -- from grace. Even in an era when 62 million Americans elected a man calamitously incompetent to be president, it is reassuring to know that the good burghers of New Jersey, a state that is both deeply liberal and corrupt, figured out that Christie thought he … [Read more...] about When Bad Things Happen To Bad People: Chris Christie’s Off-Key Swan Song
Resident Evil: Alex Jones
Evil comes in many forms. Last week, evil used a rifle to shoot at Republican members of Congress who were practicing for a softball game. Over in Manchester, England, evil use a bomb to kill 22 people at a concert. Although it reveals itself in such horrific acts, evil doesn't need to use a lethal weapon in order to inflict harm. Evil can also use a microphone and the … [Read more...] about Resident Evil: Alex Jones
How Many Sorcercers Need Apprentices?
Future Ex-President Trump has rolled out his jobs plan, and he's proposing - wait for it - an apprenticeship program. I could squeeze two pages of jokes out of that alone, but I wouldn't respect myself in the morning. In TV land, Trump's apprentices were actually untrained and lacked the mentoring of a successful apprenticeship. The candidates were treasure hunters without a … [Read more...] about How Many Sorcercers Need Apprentices?
The Real Reasons for this Qatari kerfuffle.
by David Anderson Spats between Persian Gulf nations are commonplace: they’re similar countries with a shared language, religion, and culture. All walk the tightrope between conservative Islam and modern openness to various degrees. Conflicts are often in the differences of how each pursues modernity verses Islam. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is a loose affiliation … [Read more...] about The Real Reasons for this Qatari kerfuffle.
Ivanka Trump has noticed a new ‘level of viciousness.’ Its sources are clear.
By DANA MILBANK WASHINGTON -- Now we've done it. We've hurt Ivanka Trump's feelings. "There's a level of viciousness that I was not expecting," the presidential daughter and senior White House official told Fox News last week, adding that she was "blindsided" by the "ferocity." The poor dear. Here are a few sources the blindsided footwear magnate might consult to … [Read more...] about Ivanka Trump has noticed a new ‘level of viciousness.’ Its sources are clear.
The Wedding Planner: Strobe Lights in the Projects
Even J-Lo couldn't have written this into her contract.: "Add a point to Star's share if a Wedding Planner is appointed to federal office." As we said on November 9, nothing is unthinkable. When Future Ex-President Donald Trump announced that Lynne Patton, his family's event planner, would head up federal housing in the New York-New Jersey region, it was another Onion moment. … [Read more...] about The Wedding Planner: Strobe Lights in the Projects
The Charley Chase Scrapbook details a bittersweet life with laughter
Review by Doug Gibson This review is cross posted at Plan9Crunch blog. A while back I reviewed "... The Harry Langdon Scrapbook," a fascinating visual treat of the comic's life and career. It was a treat from small publishing house Walker and Anthony and it prompted me to want to read and review another vintage comic scrapbook subject, Charley Chase. It's "The … [Read more...] about The Charley Chase Scrapbook details a bittersweet life with laughter
(Updates) Search and Rescue Efforts Continue for Seven Missing USS Fitzgerald Sailors (Video)
Final Update: The Navy has released the names of the seven sailors killed when a cargo ship collided with a destroyer. All were found in flooded berths. The New York Times: They were identified as Dakota Kyle Rigsby, 19, of Palmyra, Va.; Shingo Alexander Douglass, 25, of San Diego; Ngoc T. Truong Huynh, 25, of Oakville, Conn.; Noe Hernandez, 26, of Weslaco, Tex.; … [Read more...] about (Updates) Search and Rescue Efforts Continue for Seven Missing USS Fitzgerald Sailors (Video)
Republicans and Conservatives should shun Ann Coulter.
Republicans and conservatives need Ann Coulter like they needs hemorrhoids, especially when she seriously needs a clue. Once again, the bombastic polemicist has demonstrated that critical thinking isn't her strong suit. A story by The Hill elaborates: "Conservative author and commentator Ann Coulter criticized President Trump in a series of tweets Friday over what she … [Read more...] about Republicans and Conservatives should shun Ann Coulter.
Cartoon: SMEARING MUELLER
If you get caught cheating on your significant other, your defense might be to blame the informer with “you’re going to believe her? She’s a big fat slut!”. The “big fat slut” defense may work if your significant other is stupid, but it doesn’t change the fact you’re guilty. President Trump informed us, several times, that former FBI director James Comey told him three times … [Read more...] about Cartoon: SMEARING MUELLER