by David Anderson If you live in New York or another large American city you might already know a Yemeni: there’s a good chance that one owns the deli you shop at every day in your neighborhood. When you have a moment, ask him about recent events in his country. Sit down and brace yourself as he’ll have a lot to say and it won’t be a happy talk. But pay attention, we’ll be … [Read more...] about A Yemeni Catastrophe
Catalonia To Hold Referendum In October
After months of confrontation with the Spanish government, the regional government of Catalonia, which is in northeastern Spain, announced Friday that a referendum on independence from Spain will be finally held on Oct. 1. This move would create another showdown with the central government, which sees the vote as illegal, reports said. Regional President Carles Puigdemont… … [Read more...] about Catalonia To Hold Referendum In October
Comedian Ryan: says Republicans wouldn’t try to impeach Dem accused of same action as Trump
Was this written really written by Andy Borowitz? Actually, no. It looks like Speaker Paul Ryan is testing out a career in comedy: Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) insisted on Thursday that Republicans wouldn’t be calling for the impeachment of a Democratic president accused of the same actions as President Trump. As fired FBI Director James Comey was before a … [Read more...] about Comedian Ryan: says Republicans wouldn’t try to impeach Dem accused of same action as Trump
Cartoon: Comey Dinner
Infographic: The Presidential Impeachment Process
How does impeachment work? The folks at creately.com have created this infographic: Created with Creately. … [Read more...] about Infographic: The Presidential Impeachment Process
What Republicans are Ignoring About Comey’s Testimony
James Comey's sworn Senate testimony basically confirms what anyone with a smidgen of mental cognition has known since day one - that Donald Trump is a toxic narcissist whose animal instinct is to breach America's institutional restraints and enforce personal fealty in the manner of a lawless mob boss. It's all there in Comey's meticulous statement to the Senate Intelligence … [Read more...] about What Republicans are Ignoring About Comey’s Testimony
Trump: The 25th Amendment, Section 4, Option
The very short presidency of Donald Trump has – deservedly or not -- generated intense interest into the 25th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution: “Presidential Disability and Succession.” According to the National Constitution Center, “the Twenty-fifth Amendment was passed to clarify what happens upon the death, removal, or resignation of the President or Vice President and … [Read more...] about Trump: The 25th Amendment, Section 4, Option
Sullivan on Comey’s Testimony
Andrew Sullivan spells out what James Comey's testimony tells us about Donald Trump in New York Magazine. And there was a lovely resonance, don’t you think, that this shocking reversal for right-populism came on the very same day that President Trump was definitively shown to be more than worthy of impeachment. I’ve long been a skeptic of some of the darkest claims about his … [Read more...] about Sullivan on Comey’s Testimony
Comey and our Predator in Chief
Nicole Serratore draws parallels between Donald Trump's coercion of James Comey and sexual harassment in The New York Times. As I listened to James B. Comey, the former F.B.I. director, tell the Senate Intelligence Committee about his personal meetings and phone calls with President Trump, I was reminded of something: the experience of a woman being harassed by her powerful, … [Read more...] about Comey and our Predator in Chief
The Historic 1946 Senate Race In Alabama
These days politics and political debate all seem to be so divisive I thought it might be nice to have a look at the lighter side of things. I am a student of elections and election history. As you might imagine there are plenty of interesting, amusing and sometimes surprising stories. I am going to try and post on a semi-regular basis relating these stories. Today we … [Read more...] about The Historic 1946 Senate Race In Alabama
Movie review: ‘The Mummy’ is a monster
At one point in "The Mummy," Tom Cruise is threatened with doom by a ghoul who warns him, "There are some fates worse than death." Starring in a film like this is one of them. If this bloated, aimless feature proves anything, it's that even with a talented team like Cruise and Russell Crowe above the… … [Read more...] about Movie review: ‘The Mummy’ is a monster
N.J. town: Pet stores should carry dogs from shelters, not puppy mills
CALDWELL -- After a statewide attempt to ban the sale of puppy mill dogs at New Jersey pet shops failed earlier this year, an Essex County borough is attempting to pass a municipal ordinance that would do just that. The Caldwell borough council is considering a law aimed at prohibiting any pet stores opening in town… … [Read more...] about N.J. town: Pet stores should carry dogs from shelters, not puppy mills
Tongue-tied testimony in defense of Trump
WASHINGTON -- Dan Coats is taking the "intelligence" out of "national intelligence director." Testifying with Trump administration colleagues Wednesday to the Senate Intelligence Committee, Coats read aloud from his written testimony about "herculean" efforts made by the National Security Agency. "The NSA has made her-cyur-ROO-lian -- this is hard for me to say," said … [Read more...] about Tongue-tied testimony in defense of Trump
Dogs and wolves both get sad when you don’t treat them fairly
They’re all such good boys! What do you mean I don't get no meat? Unsplash Wolves and dogs are a lot like children: they want everything to be fair and they have surprisingly elaborate social hierarchies. But unlike children, canines don’t throw temper tantrums if you give their compatriot a better treat—they’re far too mature for… … [Read more...] about Dogs and wolves both get sad when you don’t treat them fairly
7 things learned from James Comey testimony
The former director of the FBI, James Comey, testified on Capitol Hill on Thursday, shedding light on the circumstances that led to his controversial firing by US President Donald Trump. Senators are looking into alleged Russian meddling into the US presidential election of 2016, and Comey is a key witness. Comey once headed the FBI investigation… … [Read more...] about 7 things learned from James Comey testimony
Comey was unabashed, but pay attention to what he didn’t say
WASHINGTON -- What do you do if you've just been fired as director of the FBI, the administration has chosen to "defame" you with "lies plain and simple," and you believe the president of the United States may be trying to obstruct justice? You leak bombshell information to the media in hopes of forcing the appointment of a special counsel. It might work. Actually, it did … [Read more...] about Comey was unabashed, but pay attention to what he didn’t say
Cartoon: Unobstructed Lady Justice
Exit Polls Point To Hung Parliament
Exit polls suggest that today's general election in the UK will result in a hung parliament with the Conservatives holding the most seats but failing to reach a majority If true this is quite a setback for PM Theresa May who had been counting on large gains. However early returns that have been officially announced seem to indicate a better showing for the … [Read more...] about Exit Polls Point To Hung Parliament
Cartoon: Comey vs. Trump
Trump Added to Wikipedia ‘Obstruction of Justice’ Page
Someone seemingly using an IP address associated with the House of Representatives added Donald Trump’s name to a Wikipedia article on obstruction of justice Thursday morning—at the same time former FBI Director James Comey took the stand to testify in front of the Senate Intelligence Committee investigating the president’s possible collusion with the Kremlin. @CongressEdits, … [Read more...] about Trump Added to Wikipedia ‘Obstruction of Justice’ Page