WASHINGTON — Donald Trump Jr.'s meeting with a Russian lawyer aimed at obtaining derogatory information about Hillary Clinton last June had another, previously undisclosed participant — a former Soviet military counter-intelligence officer. Rinat Akhmetshin, who received U.S. citizenship and became a Washington lobbyist after emigrating from Russia more than a decade ago, … [Read more...] about Former Russian military intelligence officer attended Trump Tower meeting
Cartoon: Trump’s daughter fill in
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: Trump’s daughter fill in
(Update) Marine Corps Aircraft Crashes, Killing 16
Update: The U.S. Marine Corps has, "with great regret," announced the names of and other information on the those who perished in the KC-130T Hercules crash in Mississippi July 10. Out of respect for those killed and for their families and loved ones, the unabridged announcement is provided here: Full name: Ryan M. Lohrey Pay entry base date: Sept. 26, … [Read more...] about (Update) Marine Corps Aircraft Crashes, Killing 16
GOP puts Party before Country
Andrew Sullivan gets to the heart of the Russia scandal in New York Magazine: when will Republicans put the good of our country before the political interests of their party? My mind keeps traveling back to that moment in the second presidential debate when both candidates were asked what they admired about each other. I have to say, sitting at home, the question stumped me. … [Read more...] about GOP puts Party before Country
The Only Russia Scandal Question Left Unanswered: Isn’t Time For Trump To Go?
There will be no single smoking gun that will bring down this White House. It will be death by firing squad . . . as the whole story inexorably pours out of the administration’s smoldering ruins. ~ FRANK RICH From the outset of what became known as the Russia Scandal, three big questions have predominated. Did the Russian government interfere in the 2016 presidential … [Read more...] about The Only Russia Scandal Question Left Unanswered: Isn’t Time For Trump To Go?
Macron’s impromptu overture to Trump – a grand revolutionary parade!
President Donald Trump will be alongside his intellectual opposite Emmanuel Macron of France at the Bastille Day parade on the Champs Elysees in Paris on Friday. It is a gorgeous affair with pomp and pageantry dedicated to France’s martial traditions and centuries of wars culminating in the most devastating wars in human history. Parisians dance through the night with … [Read more...] about Macron’s impromptu overture to Trump – a grand revolutionary parade!
Paris Climate Accord: Follow the Money
President Donald Trump has been heavily criticized for deciding to withdraw the USA from the Paris Climate Accord. Those who criticize him don't necessarily mention all of the facts about the Paris Climate Accord when they complain about President Trump's decision. Here are a few facts that the critics routinely leave out. 1) If the Paris Climate Accord were an … [Read more...] about Paris Climate Accord: Follow the Money
A Chip Off The Old Block, Or Just A Blockhead?
By now, everyone in the world who can read or owns a television knows about Don Jr’s escapade with the Russians. Eager to get dirt on Hillary that might help’s his father’s campaign, Jr agreed to meet with a Russian lawyer who was an agent of the Kremlin. But not only did he agree to meet, he was ecstatic about possibly getting information that would damage Hillary. … [Read more...] about A Chip Off The Old Block, Or Just A Blockhead?
Mr. Trump, Gimme Some Truth
First year law students are taught some principles that are good for law as well as life, and for the rare intersection of those two phenomena. One of those is “Falsus in uno, falsus in omnibus.” It means that if you lie about one thing, you might very well be lying about everything. This Latin riff is laid on a jury to permit them to discredit everything a witness says if the … [Read more...] about Mr. Trump, Gimme Some Truth
Will Republicans ever break free of Trump?
WASHINGTON -- "Will he tell the president 'no'?" This question was at the heart of Sen. Dianne Feinstein's opening statement at Wednesday's confirmation hearing for Christopher Wray, President Trump's nominee as FBI director. Wray was there because the man who appointed him had fired James Comey for failing, as Feinstein put it, to "pledge his loyalty" to Trump and to … [Read more...] about Will Republicans ever break free of Trump?
Trading With The Frenemy
Time was, colluding with Russia could get you killed; back when Russia was the USSR, our WWII ally, and the collusion was turning over an amateurish drawing of an atom bomb trigger. A drawing so bad that it was useless to the Soviets. So bad that it made my elementary school art look like masterworks But it was enough to get Julius Rosenberg electrocuted. How things have … [Read more...] about Trading With The Frenemy
Trumputin and Sons
Copyright 2017 David Donar. All rights reserved.Copyright Donar, Political Graffiti … [Read more...] about Trumputin and Sons
First House Democrat Files Article of Impeachment Against Trump
What has been rumored, hoped for, feared, condemned and attacked in advance has finally happened. A U.S. Representative has formally introduced an article of impeachment against Trump accusing him of obstructing justice during the federal investigation of Russia’s 2016 election interference, citing Trump’s “abrupt firing” of James Comey and citing Comey’s allegations that … [Read more...] about First House Democrat Files Article of Impeachment Against Trump
Trump, etal, Don’t Get the Trouble They Are In
Josh Marshall spells out an important underlying theme in Donald Trump's scandal plagued administration on Talking Points Memo. One issue I’ve touched on here and there in my posts on the Russia probe is my abiding sense that especially the younger generation of Trumpers: Kushner, Don Jr., et al. just don’t seem to grasp the magnitude of the trouble they’re in, or at least … [Read more...] about Trump, etal, Don’t Get the Trouble They Are In
Trump Is Dangerous Crazy & America Takes Him For Granted At Its Own Jeopardy
Let me make a statement that on its face seems farfetched but on closer inspection is the godawful truth: Donald Trump remains secure as president because Republicans have normalized his craziness in their own minds and would like you and I to do the same although the assault on American democracy by he and his family is beyond the pale. The question of whether Trump is … [Read more...] about Trump Is Dangerous Crazy & America Takes Him For Granted At Its Own Jeopardy
Mike Lofgren on False Equivalence
Mike Lofgren, former GOP Congressional staffer turned gadfly, offers an interesting and provocative take on false equivalence on BillMoyers.com. It has been six years since I last saw Capitol Hill and the Republican Party in the rearview mirror. Ever since, I have been relentlessly critical of the GOP because, as nearly as I could determine, it is contemptuous of anyone who … [Read more...] about Mike Lofgren on False Equivalence
Is The White House Sacrificing Donald Trump Jr.?
Donald Trump was riding high off his second trip abroad since assuming the Oval Office—that is, until another bombshell report concerning Russia’s possible influence in the 2016 election took over the news cycle before he even returned. The president was reportedly "frustrated" about stories published last week on a meeting during the campaign between Donald Trump… … [Read more...] about Is The White House Sacrificing Donald Trump Jr.?
Fear of a Black Flag: The Islamic State’s Propaganda and Future
Every country has its own propaganda stuff: its currency, passports, internet sites, and media to communicate its ideology. The Islamic State (IS or ISIS) is sort of a state: they think they are a “Caliphate” (which is slightly different), they control territory and like all states enforce their administration with a monopoly of violence within their borders. Analysts and … [Read more...] about Fear of a Black Flag: The Islamic State’s Propaganda and Future
Chinese fans of India’s Bollywood stars spotlight peace despite growing military tensions
Chinese and Indian soldiers are staring one another down across the barrels of missile launchers, mortars and high velocity guns in the frozen wastes of the western Himalayas and leech-infested rain forests of the eastern Himalayas. Currently, the Indian, American and Japanese navies, including submarines and aircraft and helicopter carriers, are also conducting exercises … [Read more...] about Chinese fans of India’s Bollywood stars spotlight peace despite growing military tensions
NYT Times has Trump Jr email: Smoking gun or collusion proof?
The New York Times has now published what The Huffington Post calls "the smoking gun," and some on Twitter suggest is virtual proof that the Trump campaign was involved with overt collusion with the Russian government to tilt the election in favor of Donald Trump and to defeat Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton. Trump Jr.'s response to the email he got explaining what they had: … [Read more...] about NYT Times has Trump Jr email: Smoking gun or collusion proof?