US Attorney General Jeff Sessions discussed campaign-related issues with the Russian ambassador to Washington during the last year's presidential race, a claim Sessions has denied various times, according to a report by The Washington Post. The paper quoted on Friday current and former administration officials who cited US intelligence intercepts of Sergey Kislyak's accounts to … [Read more...] about Sessions discussed Trump campaign with Russians: report
A Very American Thing
A declared war on our minds and bodies. A society struggling to come to grips with. In our face, eyes shut, we can own this. Morbid Obesity is a very American thing. Rest of the West and this World just ain't this big. … [Read more...] about A Very American Thing
Cartoon: D Jr and The Russians
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: D Jr and The Russians
Six Months of Presidential Lies and Paralysis
As Trump reaches his six-months-in-office milestone, many commentaries have been written about his performance – some good, some not so good. However, in one area – honesty - the reviews are uniformly damning. So bad that several news sources used the six-month mark as an opportunity to update their definitive “catalogues” of lies. Here is the New York Times’ … [Read more...] about Six Months of Presidential Lies and Paralysis
The Delicate Balance: Was Mandela Actually Beneficial for South Africa?
The Delicate Balance: Was Mandela Actually Beneficial for South Africa? By Allen Wang and David Anderson Liberating South Africa from imperfection was unfortunately not one of Nelson Mandela’s victories. The incompetent governance of President Jacob Zuma has shifted South African politics from prioritizing freedom and liberty to corruption and inequality. Flouting … [Read more...] about The Delicate Balance: Was Mandela Actually Beneficial for South Africa?
Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Republicans and Russia then and now
OF RELATED INTEREST: --How the GOP Became the Party of Putin --What Congressional Republicans Really Think About Trump and Russia --AFTER TRUMP JR. EMAILS, REPUBLICANS STILL DON’T THINK RUSSIA INTERFERED IN ELECTION --GOP silence is deafening on Trump and Russia Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation’s most prominent cartoon artists for his outstanding work as … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Republicans and Russia then and now
Despite Firm Supporters, First Six Months Suggest A One-Term Presidency Certain
I was recently eating at a restaurant in Middlesex County, New Jersey. Two couples, likely on either side of 70, were sitting at the table in back of me which made it easy to hear their conversation. Naturally, the talk wasn't all politics - there was a lot about children, golf, the food, etc. But the conversation inevitably tuned to politics - and Trump. They discussed the … [Read more...] about Despite Firm Supporters, First Six Months Suggest A One-Term Presidency Certain
The Key to Unlocking The Russia Scandal: Finding Out What Putin Has On Trump
At this point in what has become known as the Russia Scandal, a few things are obvious. Based on what we know, there probably is a lot we don't know, and what we don't know is bound to be mind blowing. Among the things we know is that Donald Trump's campaign colluded with Vladimir Putin in his successful effort to throw the 2016 presidential election to him, the Russian … [Read more...] about The Key to Unlocking The Russia Scandal: Finding Out What Putin Has On Trump
Some Thoughts On Health Care For Both Sides
I've refrained from commenting on the health care debate the last few days, but I thought I'd offer some thoughts to my friends on the left and right. To my friends on the right, I know you are upset over (among other things) the current mandate to purchase health insurance coverage. You say that it's your choice to purchase coverage and that you are willing to take the … [Read more...] about Some Thoughts On Health Care For Both Sides
Cartoon: Under the limo
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When Obama Hears Of McCain’s Diagnosis, He Reminds Us How A Real President Acts
Wednesday evening, it was revealed that the surgery John McCain underwent recently to remove a blood clot behind his eye uncovered a brain tumor, according to a statement from the Mayo Clinic, reported in the Washington Post. Until that point, much of the discussion of McCain's hospital stay and recovery had centered on his absence during… … [Read more...] about When Obama Hears Of McCain’s Diagnosis, He Reminds Us How A Real President Acts
Quincy Jones looking out for home (Guest Voice)
by Jordan Cooper Quincy Jones has won the most Grammy Awards for a racial minority in American History. He has written hits. He has produced Billboard bangers. He has arranged Platinum-selling records. He also has an incredible, long history -- from scoring films, working with Frank Sinatra doing some major critically acclaimed arrangements (Sinatra left Jones his ring, … [Read more...] about Quincy Jones looking out for home (Guest Voice)
Cartoon: Trump-Russia – Eyes Up Here
John McCain Cancer Is ‘Godly Justice,’ Alt-Right Claims
Most Americans met Wednesday night’s news that Arizona Senator John McCain was facing a dire diagnosis of brain cancer with shows of respect for the elder statesman and former prisoner of war. But to some on the extreme right, the longtime Republican is a traitor worthy of scorn, presumably because of his willingness to work with… … [Read more...] about John McCain Cancer Is ‘Godly Justice,’ Alt-Right Claims
A President Trump Progress Report
Now that President Donald Trump has occupied the Oval Office for six months, I want to issue my own progress report on his job performance thus far. 1) Whenever a new POTUS enters the Oval Office, I keep in mind that the Peter Principle might come to life in that POTUS. The Peter Principle states “that people are promoted to their level of incompetence.” I haven’t been … [Read more...] about A President Trump Progress Report
Nothing to Hide, Nothing Wrong
President Trump said it himself the other day when discussing a number of states’ refusal to release data to his commission investigating election fraud. He declared that there must be something wrong going on if these states won’t provide information on their voters because of concerns about privacy. Applying the same standards to Trump, there must be something wrong going on … [Read more...] about Nothing to Hide, Nothing Wrong
Can Trump use the presidential pardon to thwart the Russia investigations?
By Austin Sarat, Professor of Jurisprudence and Political Science, Amherst College. Speculation is mounting that President Donald Trump could issue a pardon to members of his family and close associates who are suspected of colluding with Russia in the 2016 campaign. Sen. Mark Warner, the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, recently cautioned about “the… … [Read more...] about Can Trump use the presidential pardon to thwart the Russia investigations?
Cartoon: PLANET OF THE APES
I am not a fan of cartoons that criticize Donald Trump just to criticize Donald Trump. I see these things all the time and they depict Trump as ugly, vulgar, and terrible. They’re not wrong and I agree with each and every one of them. The reason I’m not keen on them is because there are more important Trump-related issues to attack. When I cover those issues I am also … [Read more...] about Cartoon: PLANET OF THE APES
Trump Warns Mueller Against Investigation
In an interview Wednesday President Donald Trump attacked his Attorney General Jeff Sessions for stepping away from the Russia investigation and said he thinks former FBI Director James Comey wanted to blackmail him. But the President also had a warning for special counsel Robert Mueller who is leading an investigation into whether the Trump campaign worked… … [Read more...] about Trump Warns Mueller Against Investigation
‘Give It Hell,’ Senator McCain
As most of us know by now, Senator John McCain – 80, American icon and war hero - has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. The Washington Post: The Mayo Clinic said doctors diagnosed a tumor called a glioblastoma after surgery to remove a blood clot above McCain’s left eye last week. The senator and his family are considering treatment options, including a … [Read more...] about ‘Give It Hell,’ Senator McCain