(Taken from Chocolate Films) Designated Survivor is a weird piece of television. The very fact that Kiefer Sunderland stars in this political thriller makes it impossible not to mention his landmark 24 series. But here, Kiefer plays a character that couldn’t be further from his iconic turn as Jack Bauer, and Designated Survivor is only part action thriller – it’s also part … [Read more...] about Designated Survivor review
Swimming pools are full of poop, but they probably won’t make you sick
They're still gross, though. These girls are too cool to worry about a few little parasites — just check out those shades. Juan Salamanca/Pexels Let’s start with the gross stuff: up to ten grams of poop can wash off a little kid’s butt in a pool. Ten grams is a pretty small amount, but now multiply… … [Read more...] about Swimming pools are full of poop, but they probably won’t make you sick
Can the pope save Trump?
WASHINGTON -- If anyone ever needed a conversion experience -- and fast -- it is President Trump. The issue here is not switching religions. What he could use is an honest examination of his conscience, his attitude toward himself and others, and his approach to what it means to be a leader. Even to suggest such a possibility seems absurd, more an inspiration for a "Saturday … [Read more...] about Can the pope save Trump?
Man tells a judge to “f*** himself,” dares him to raise his bond and learns the price of karma
Charles Nichols is going to be sitting in jail for a long time after the judge set his bail at $14 million. The 33-year-old appeared in a Chatham County, Tennessee court on Thursday for charges related to a sex crime with a minor. Unfortunately for Nichols, he won’t be seeing freedom anytime soon–but he only has… … [Read more...] about Man tells a judge to “f*** himself,” dares him to raise his bond and learns the price of karma
White Americans need to work more often (Guest Voice)
by Jordan Cooper White Americans created the legal name for the sovereign land of the United States of America. Nevertheless, White Americans are the people that have the most applications, aid, and grants from food (formally now as EBT) stamps and unemployment. The racial group of Whites have the most immigrants according to the U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement. … [Read more...] about White Americans need to work more often (Guest Voice)
Trump & Putin As Strange Bedfellows: The Story Behind The Story Of A Scandal
Although they ruled empires 4,600 miles apart, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin shared a vision. Trump, the billionaire New York real estate mogul and reality television star, wanted even more power and money, while Putin, the autocratic Russian president, wanted even more power and influence. Trump fantasized about becoming president of the United States while Putin … [Read more...] about Trump & Putin As Strange Bedfellows: The Story Behind The Story Of A Scandal
The W.C. Fields Films provides solid account of comic’s career
Review by Doug Gibson (This review is cross-posted at Plan9Crunch blog) Genre author James L. Neibaur has done his usual, solid, well-researched, enjoyable recap of a film great with "The W.C. Fields Films," (here) recently published by McFarland, http://www.mcfarlandbooks.com/ (800-253-2187). Harry Langdon and Buster Keaton are among performers whom Neibaur has … [Read more...] about The W.C. Fields Films provides solid account of comic’s career
Will the Real Donald Trump Please Stand Up?
Even this author, a staunch critic of Mr. Trump, must admit that the speech Trump read to “a rare gathering of leaders of about 50 Muslim nations at the Arab Islamic American Summit” in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was 'pretty good.' My dilemma is that I don’t know which Trump to believe. Do I believe the man who just a few minutes ago expressed love and “mutual respect” for … [Read more...] about Will the Real Donald Trump Please Stand Up?
Trump attacked the free press, and he got exactly what he deserved
WASHINGTON -- The president has the greatest self-pity. The best! "No politician in history, and I say this with great surety, has been treated worse or more unfairly," Donald Trump said this week as he heard the special prosecutor's footsteps. Thus did our assured head of state, equal parts narcissistic and uninformed, rank his treatment worse than that of Benito … [Read more...] about Trump attacked the free press, and he got exactly what he deserved
GOP Bloodbath in 2018
That is conservative columnist Erick Erickson's prediction in The Washngton Post. Trump's evangelical Christian supporters often told me that whether we liked Trump or not, we needed him to save the Supreme Court. My response remains that four years of Clinton appointing judges, while awful, would be nothing compared with a generational wipeout of the GOP. Watergate may … [Read more...] about GOP Bloodbath in 2018
Military Sales and Defense Cooperation Deals Signed with Saudi Arabia
One of president Trump’s economic crown jewels of his nine-day international, get-away-from-it-all tour has to be the signing of a series of agreements with the Saudis -- agreements which include a military sales deal of “about $110 billion, effective immediately, plus another $350 billion over the next 10 years.” Also included in the agreements is a defense cooperation … [Read more...] about Military Sales and Defense Cooperation Deals Signed with Saudi Arabia
Trump’s Approval Rating Dipped Again
President Donald Trump's approval rating has never really been stellar since he took office, but it dipped to an especially low level this week, according to a new poll released Friday. The latest survey from Reuters/Ipsos found only 38 percent of adults approved of the president. Fifty-six percent disapproved while 6 percent had "mixed feelings." Perhaps… … [Read more...] about Trump’s Approval Rating Dipped Again
A Civil Discussion of Trump’s Character
In the heat of the passions generated by the grave political crisis our nation presently finds itself in, many – including this author -- often resort to less-than-elegant rhetoric to make a point. My dear sister, who is a faithful reader and critic of both my political rants and of my more sedate human interest writings, often has some good advice for me, especially when I … [Read more...] about A Civil Discussion of Trump’s Character
Democrats Can Make Their Voices Heard Without Sacrificing What We Stand For (Guest Voice)
by Kate Harveston You’ve been watching the news and following current events online. You’re angry. You want to ruin somebody’s day or burn something down. It’s so easy to feel helpless — and even easier to act carelessly or cruelly because of it. President #45 is what happens when we lash out blindly and leap without looking. One thing Donald Trump is good at is riling … [Read more...] about Democrats Can Make Their Voices Heard Without Sacrificing What We Stand For (Guest Voice)
Welcome home
I love these two rejuvenating and patriotic words by the immigration officer at the airport. Welcome home, is Mozart to my ears after a long flight back to the American shores. This time around things may just be a little different as we return home from Hajj at JFK, New York on September 6th, 2017. As much as I would have liked to take the connecting flight and sleep in … [Read more...] about Welcome home
Trump-Russia probe now includes possible cover-up, Congress is told
WASHINGTON — Investigators into Russian meddling in the U.S. presidential elections are now also probing whether White House officials have engaged in a cover-up, according to members of Congress who were briefed Friday by Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein. That avenue of investigation was added in recent weeks after assertions by former FBI Director James Comey… … [Read more...] about Trump-Russia probe now includes possible cover-up, Congress is told
Washington Post: Russia probe reaches current high level White House official
There has been more bad, breaking news for President Donald Trump in the ongoing story about his campaign's possible ties to Russia and its possible coordination with Russia: investigators have now identified a high-up administration official as a "significant person of interest," the Washington Post reports. Meanwhile, the New York Times has a story that adds further … [Read more...] about Washington Post: Russia probe reaches current high level White House official
Cartoon: The “Victim”
(UPDATED) Russia Scandal Takes A Yuge Turn As Trump Prepares To Throw Over Fellow Perps
Donald Trump is nothing if predictable. He is reliably narcissistic, paranoid, borderline adolescent and a pathological liar who is unable to distinguish reality from fantasy, all traits that of course make him especially unsuited to be president. And so it was inevitable that as the flames of the Russia scandal lick ever hotter at the heels of his Guccis he would begin … [Read more...] about (UPDATED) Russia Scandal Takes A Yuge Turn As Trump Prepares To Throw Over Fellow Perps
Trump’s persecution complex is frighteningly dangerous
WASHINGTON -- President Trump believes he is being persecuted, and that is a frighteningly dangerous mindset for a man with such vast power. Amid a week of dizzying developments on multiple fronts, Trump gave a graduation speech Wednesday at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy portraying himself as a victim, unfairly besieged by those who would destroy him. "No politician in … [Read more...] about Trump’s persecution complex is frighteningly dangerous