WASHINGTON -- The signers of the Declaration of Independence were highly imperfect men. Thomas Jefferson and his fellow Southerners were rank hypocrites for declaring "all men are created equal" while owning men, women and children as their slaves. John Adams was sour and disputatious, and later as president would sign the Sedition Act outlawing criticism of the government. … [Read more...] about This hothouse flower will wilt, but the star-spangled banner will yet wave
‘Assassin’s Screed’, or Why Ted Nugent Fears Me Part i.
No: this is exactly what they did to Clinton, and if we allow it, they’ll steal another legitimately elected presidency. Did you know that less than HALF of Obama’s top appointees are in office yet? The GOP strategy is to completely stymie the art and practice of governance until they can (they hope) retake the government by WHATEVER means, and you who were born before the 2000 … [Read more...] about ‘Assassin’s Screed’, or Why Ted Nugent Fears Me Part i.
Cartoon: Trump and July 4th
Copyright 2017 David Donar. All rights reserved.Copyright Donar, Political Graffiti … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Trump and July 4th
Is Trump’s Attraction to Russia About Shaping the U.S. Version of Putin’s 21st-Century, Postmodern, Authoritarian, Kleptocratic Regime? (Guest Voice)
The links between President Trump and Russia will prove to be deeper and darker than many Americans now believe. This is according to Timothy Snyder, a noted historian of the 20th century's tyrannical regimes in Eastern Europe, who said the U.S. is now moving down a cultural and political path that has much in common with… … [Read more...] about Is Trump’s Attraction to Russia About Shaping the U.S. Version of Putin’s 21st-Century, Postmodern, Authoritarian, Kleptocratic Regime? (Guest Voice)
Cartoon: Son of a beach
You really can’t blame Chris Christie too much for wanting to go to the beach on his day off from making Big Mac runs for Donald Trump. You also might consider it in the public’s best interest to close the beach if Christie plans to wear a speedo. Nevertheless, it’s really bad optics to exercise your privilege while the beaches are closed to the public. New Jersey’s state … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Son of a beach
North Korea Claims To Have Launched ICBM
North Korea claimed Tuesday to have successfully launched its first intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), hours after the United States and South Korea said the reclusive state had fired an intermediate range ballistic missile (IRBM). The reclusive state launched several IRBMs in the recent months, and while it claimed to have developed an ICBM, it never fired… … [Read more...] about North Korea Claims To Have Launched ICBM
Happy Independence Day
One of the best versions of our anthem. … [Read more...] about Happy Independence Day
Six things you may not know about voting
The Trump election integrity commission thrust voter registration records into the spotlight last week. The gnashing of teeth that followed that request sparked this review of voter registration lists, vote by mail, what the U.S. constitution says about elections, same day voter registration, open primaries, and voter fraud/voter suppression. (Links jump to each subject.) 1. … [Read more...] about Six things you may not know about voting
It’s A Gift (1934) – One of W.C. Fields’ Best
Review by Steve D. Stones It's A Gift, from Paramount, is one of comedian W.C. Fields' best films. The funny gags in this film will have you rolling in the aisles. Watch for a hilarious shaving scene by Fields early in the film. Fields plays a humble middle class New Jersey grocery store owner named Harold Bissonette who is constantly hounded by his overbearing wife … [Read more...] about It’s A Gift (1934) – One of W.C. Fields’ Best
United and divided by history
NEW ORLEANS -- During a week when we try to put aside our divisions to celebrate a shared love for our country, we should ponder that we are as badly fractured in approaching history as we are in confronting the present. There is, of course, a case for using the holiday to shelve our differences altogether. This would be a useful reminder that politics is not everything. … [Read more...] about United and divided by history
Advantages and Disadvantages of Popular Culture (Guest Voice)
by Lucy Adams Popular culture has made significant icons and symbols to be used for the modern generation to indicate how they characterize with the various social elements. Popular culture is defined as a mainstream approach to consuming these social elements. It is often cited as temporary and evidently, only existent when there is a high demand for its popularity. Every … [Read more...] about Advantages and Disadvantages of Popular Culture (Guest Voice)
Healthcare – Is There A Solution?
I spent the bulk of my 32 years at Prudential managing their Health Insurance and HMO products. Donald Trump is correct in one regard – health insurance is complicated. However, politicians are making everything worse because they are making proposed laws based on little, if any, actual knowledge of the product. This same lack of knowledge affects political pundits also. … [Read more...] about Healthcare – Is There A Solution?
Piddle, Twiddle and Resolve
A perfect commentary on how government works these days … [Read more...] about Piddle, Twiddle and Resolve
Cartoon: Psycho
Trump elections commission stacked with representatives from states with few minorities
A version of this story appears on Medium Update 3 July 10pm Pacific: Maryland Deputy Secretary of State Luis Borunda has resigned. The Trump commission on election “integrity” made headlines last week when it sent letters to all 50 states asking for private voter data. Missed in that flurry: most commission members are not election officials and collectively they do not … [Read more...] about Trump elections commission stacked with representatives from states with few minorities
Defamation Law: President Trump, Sarah Palin and others
WASHINGTON, June 2, 2017 – Libel is an untrue published statement. Slander is an untrue spoken statement. Defamation is the action of damaging the good reputation of someone, either by libel or slander. A statement will be considered defamatory if it tends to harm the reputation of another individual so as to lower him or her… … [Read more...] about Defamation Law: President Trump, Sarah Palin and others
PHOTOS: Christie, family soak up sun on N.J. beach he closed to public
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP -- People hoping to visit Island Beach State Park this holiday weekend were not allowed in because of the state government shutdown Gov. Chris Christie ordered amid the state budget standoff in Trenton. But there was one family there: Gov. Chris Christie's. They are using the summer beach house provided by the state for… … [Read more...] about PHOTOS: Christie, family soak up sun on N.J. beach he closed to public
Cartoon: Your reliable news source (UPDATE and CORRECTION)
CNN had a rough week. Three of their journalists resigned last week over a story about a Trump associate and his ties to Russia. The news network retracted and apologized. Conservatives are using this as proof that the mainstream media engages in fake news, especially when it comes to covering Donald Trump. When someone gives a lecture, scolds the media, and focuses on … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Your reliable news source (UPDATE and CORRECTION)
Trump again shines a light on his own delicate and dangerous ego
WASHINGTON -- If you want to look at the bright side of things, at least we've learned that the nation can survive for half a year without a sane, functioning presidency. We've had nothing of the sort since Inauguration Day. The man who works in the Oval Office is a walking, talking, tweeting advertisement for Ritalin and perhaps some calming, therapeutic activity such as … [Read more...] about Trump again shines a light on his own delicate and dangerous ego
People On Cellphones Walk Stupid, Scientists Discover
Should other countries copy China and adopt separate pedestrian walkways for people using cellphones? That’s one possible conclusion to draw from a study that suggests using your cell changes the way you walk. The study, led by scientists at Anglia Ruskin University in England, fitted subjects with mobile eye trackers to monitor their gaze, and motion… … [Read more...] about People On Cellphones Walk Stupid, Scientists Discover