I am 51-years-old man and I earn a living drawing funny pictures and making fun of people, and even I think Donald Trump is immature. As difficult as it may be to type out, or even come to full acceptance, Donald Trump is president of the United States of America. He has a full docket. Just yesterday he should have been focused on meeting with the president of South Korea, … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Flinging with Trump
Trump’s Misogynous Ground Hog Day (Updated)
UPDATE: In a weekend editorial, the New York Times Editorial Board commiserates with the hapless and helpless man presently occupying the White House. After all, the Times writes, Trump clearly lacks the toughness of George Washington, the confidence of Dwight Eisenhower and the grace of Richard Nixon -- The Times has a tough time getting this last one out. As to … [Read more...] about Trump’s Misogynous Ground Hog Day (Updated)
New York Daily News’ classic front page on Trump’s sexist face-lifting tweet
Once again The New York Daily News nails it on its front page (and in a fitting editorial): … [Read more...] about New York Daily News’ classic front page on Trump’s sexist face-lifting tweet
Trump’s tweets bashing ‘Morning Joe’ hosts draw the ire of Republican leaders
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump personally mocked television host Mika Brzezinski in vulgar terms on Twitter, drawing quick condemnations from leading Republicans as he once again generated a controversy while his White House struggles to get traction on its agenda. As Brzezinski's MSNBC show "Morning Joe" came to a close about 9 a.m., Trump insulted Brzezinski… … [Read more...] about Trump’s tweets bashing ‘Morning Joe’ hosts draw the ire of Republican leaders
First Lady, Anti-Bullying Advocate, Defends Trump
President Donald Trump Thursday tweeted harsh insults at a cable host he no longer likes, attacking her personal appearance by claiming she had cosmetic surgery. If that's not cyberbullying it at least seems like it, which is odd, since first lady Melania Trump has made anti-cyberbullying her principal cause in the White House. The president tweeted… … [Read more...] about First Lady, Anti-Bullying Advocate, Defends Trump
Latest tweets confirm what kind of man Trump is (Guest Voice)
President Trump tweeted this Thursday morning: "I heard poorly rated @MorningJoe speaks badly of me (don't watch anymore). Then how come low I.Q. Crazy Mika, along with Psycho Joe, came to Mar-a-Lago 3 nights in a row around New Year's Eve, and insisted on joining me. She was bleeding badly from a face-lift. I said no!"… … [Read more...] about Latest tweets confirm what kind of man Trump is (Guest Voice)
Democratic Party Lies In Rubble
"The Democratic Party’s in disarray." That is what Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) told Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart. Dingell's observation about the Democratic Party is reflected in the following headlines. In What’s Wrong With the Democrats?, Franklin Foer describes the strategy that the Democratic Party has been using. Then he says this: "Anyone … [Read more...] about Democratic Party Lies In Rubble
Hating government doesn’t solve problems
WASHINGTON -- In its current iteration, the Republican Party truly seems to believe that the solution to every problem involves throwing more money at rich people. This explains the health care fiasco in the Senate, and it's why President Trump and Congress have yet to address a single major problem the country faces. Everything is secondary to the GOP's two opening … [Read more...] about Hating government doesn’t solve problems
NEW poll: Only 12% of Americans support the Senate health care plan
I just did a post about how the Senate Health Plan (Trumpcare or McConnellcare) may be slightly more popular than a root canal in recent polls. Now we get this new USA Today/Suffolk University Poll that shows numbers even lower: Just 12% of Americans support the Senate Republican health care plan, a new USA TODAY/Suffolk University Poll finds, amid a roiling debate over … [Read more...] about NEW poll: Only 12% of Americans support the Senate health care plan
Cartoon: ME Magazine
Mitch McConnell would like you to know that white men are in charge (Guest Voice)
Six weeks ago, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell created a 13-member working group to draft the Senate's version of a bill to replace the Affordable Care Act. The working group's members are: McConnell, John Cornyn of Texas, John Thune of South Dakota, John Barrasso of Wyoming, Lamar Alexander of Tennessee, Mike Enzi of Wyoming, Orrin Hatch… … [Read more...] about Mitch McConnell would like you to know that white men are in charge (Guest Voice)
Are Democrats jealous of Barack Obama?
Are Democrats jealous of Barack Obama? One might conclude that upon reading this headline from FoxNews.com: "Obamas under fire from the left for never ending, sizzling ultra-luxury vacations" From FoxNews.com: "The Democratic base is growing increasingly frustrated with former President Barack Obama’s actions after leaving office, including a seemingly endless tour … [Read more...] about Are Democrats jealous of Barack Obama?
Donald Trump’s Russia Intransigence Puts Him In Legal Jeopardy & America At Great Risk
It took months of lying, obfuscating and obstructing, but the president of the United States has now painted himself into a legal corner from which there can be no escape. This does not translate into impeachment, but Donald Trump has gotten himself into a heap of trouble. By continuing to not express the slightest concern about the gravest assault on democracy since … [Read more...] about Donald Trump’s Russia Intransigence Puts Him In Legal Jeopardy & America At Great Risk
Support for Senate healthcare bill at 17 percent in NPR poll
If President Donald Trump and Majority Leader Mitch McConnell are dreaming of doing some slight revision in the Trumcare/McConnellcare bill and getting it through the Senate by offering naysaying GOPers lots of campaign money or talking about how vital a win is, their efforts are likely to be undercut by the latest poll: the support may be a tad higher than having sunburn. Some … [Read more...] about Support for Senate healthcare bill at 17 percent in NPR poll
Cartoon: Trump and leaks
Got a friend or relative’s birthday coming up? PIMP MY WALKER is the perfect gift! It’s filled with very funny Haiku about old age and it applies to old and young alike. Available on Amazon and B&N websites. Also check out my website mikeslosbergbooks.com … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Trump and leaks
The risks of war in the Middle East, as the US confronts Syria and Iran
The US says it has put Syria "on notice" that it will pay “a heavy price” if it uses chemical weapons against its own people. The White House says Syria appears to be preparing just such an attack, the latest escalation in a multisided civil war in Syria since 2011. “A heavy price,” in this context,… … [Read more...] about The risks of war in the Middle East, as the US confronts Syria and Iran
Cartoon: Blame Obama (Cartoon and Column)
In the movie Step Brothers, Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly are two 39-year-old men with the maturity of eight-year-olds who still live at home. They ask the father for permission to convert their beds into bunk beds so they can have more space in their shared room for “activities.” The father thinks it’s a bad idea but says they’re grown men who don’t need his permission. … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Blame Obama (Cartoon and Column)
Is climate litigation too ‘political’? (Guest Voice)
Supporters of climate litigation are paying close attention to a federal suit filed in Eugene, Oregon. My former classmate Kelsey Juliana is the lead plaintiff among a group of 21 youths who allege that the federal government has violated the Constitution and breached public trust obligations by harming the climate. Commentary Federal courthouse in Eugene, Oregon,… … [Read more...] about Is climate litigation too ‘political’? (Guest Voice)
A Fake Cover For A Fake President: Trump Hangs Phony ‘Time’ Magazine At His Golf Resorts
I remember when I was a kid, I would tell people I knew karate. Partly I did it to ward off potential bullies. It sort of worked, I suppose. But the real reason I lied about karate - a discipline that takes practice, patience, and a host of attributes I was not endowed with as a… … [Read more...] about A Fake Cover For A Fake President: Trump Hangs Phony ‘Time’ Magazine At His Golf Resorts
Guilty or Not, The Verdict Is In on Bill Cosby’s Brand
by David Oates The recent deadlocked jury and subsequent dismissal of the recent sexual assault case against the fallen icon that is Bill Cosby left a lot of my friends in anger. There’s good reason for that, but I would submit the once famous actor, comedian, author and educator did not “get away with it.” Far from it. Bill Cosby will go to his grave as a disgraced … [Read more...] about Guilty or Not, The Verdict Is In on Bill Cosby’s Brand