by Michael Gerson Washington Post Writers Group WASHINGTON -- It is another stomach-turning development in the vast, unfolding scandal that is the Trump administration: President Trump's denigration of former FBI Director James Comey to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in the Oval Office. In a New York Times story, Trump is quoted as saying, "I just fired the head of … [Read more...] about Trump’s house of betrayal (Guest Voice)
Cartoon: CLASSIFIED PAIN IN THE BUTT
I want to play poker with Donald Trump. The man does not have a poker face. He has a Cheeto face, but not a poker face. If you ask him if he wants to call your raise he’d tell you that he doesn’t have a full house. There’s been a lot of talk in the news how Russian spies can hoodwink Americans to become moles without their ever knowing it. I would be very skeptical of that … [Read more...] about Cartoon: CLASSIFIED PAIN IN THE BUTT
The Vipers Get The Vapors
UPDATED BELOW Something you rarely see from the professional corpse-humpers of the right: Statement on coverage of Seth Rich murder investigation Published May 23, 2017 Fox News On May 16, a story was posted on the Fox News website on the investigation into the 2016 murder of DNC Staffer Seth Rich. The article was not initially subjected to the high degree of … [Read more...] about The Vipers Get The Vapors
Bipartisan research groups denounce Trump budget as unrealistic
President Trump’s budget unveiled today has received a storm of criticism as the administration proposes massive spending reductions while planning tax cuts that would most benefit the wealthy. But a larger question has emerged: Could all of this fiscal pain fail miserably in its goal of ridding the U.S. of a federal budget deficit? One aspect of this political/fiscal … [Read more...] about Bipartisan research groups denounce Trump budget as unrealistic
Cartoon: Trump on top
Caught in the insidious web of the Black Market in babies, one couple vows to fight back. The plan they hatch will test all their skill and nerves. Publishers Weekly says: “Slosberg delivers an emotional gut punch to the reader in this thriller.” Also, check out my website mikeslosbergbooks.com … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Trump on top
In Preakness Aftermath, Are Democrats Always Dreaming By Targeting Reliably GOP House Seats?
The winner of the Kentucky Derby, and for a time the front-runner in last weekend’s Preakness, was a horse named Always Dreaming. That name might also be appropriate for Democrats who will be making a play for a number of fertilely Republican Congressional seats next year. It’s not that victory will be elusive – in fact, the climate Republicans find themselves in suggest a wave … [Read more...] about In Preakness Aftermath, Are Democrats Always Dreaming By Targeting Reliably GOP House Seats?
Out of Sight, Out of Mind
Many Americans wish that President Trump's trip abroad will keep him out of sight, though that is unlikely with the press corps and media following him around, watching every move and listening to every word. He has dominated the news cycles for weeks now, with daily actions and tweets that keep Americans buzzing, most of it quizzically, trying to make sense of what Trump is … [Read more...] about Out of Sight, Out of Mind
Look Away: Mothers, Monuments, and Myths
The march of Providence is so slow and our desires so impatient; the work of progress so immense and our means of aiding it so feeble; the life of humanity is so long, that of the individual so brief, that we often see only the ebb of the advancing wave and are thus discouraged. It is history that teaches us to hope. - Robert E Lee Much of the work of writer and philosopher … [Read more...] about Look Away: Mothers, Monuments, and Myths
At least 19 dead, 50 injured after explosion at Ariana Grande concert in England (UPDATED)
At least 19 people were killed and 50 injured Monday night in an explosion at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England, that police are treating as a possible terrorist attack. The explosion happened near an entrance to the 21,000-seat arena just minutes after Grande's concert ended and the singer left the stage, witnesses said. Manchester… … [Read more...] about At least 19 dead, 50 injured after explosion at Ariana Grande concert in England (UPDATED)
BREAKING: Trump asked two top intelligence officials to deny Russia collusion: Washington Post
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump urged two senior intelligence officials in March to publicly deny there was any evidence of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia, the Washington Post reported on Monday, citing current and former officials. Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats and National Security Agency Director Michael Rogers refused to … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Trump asked two top intelligence officials to deny Russia collusion: Washington Post
Nurturing puppetry and creativity at Vegas’ Scott Land School of Puppetry Arts & Design
LAS VEGAS -- In a little workshop studio in south of the Vegas strip, it's day two of a special event that's sheer magic. Only it isn't about magic. It's about extracting something deeper that's in human beings. Something often tough to extract. And it is being extracted here. Step into my time-machine and go back to last weekend in Las Vegas on May 13 and … [Read more...] about Nurturing puppetry and creativity at Vegas’ Scott Land School of Puppetry Arts & Design
Trump and the cost of taking on the FBI
Much has been made of the loyalty of Trump’s base as he bumbles and stumbles through the first months of his presidency. All things, however, have their limits. On Friday, a new Reuters/IPSOS tracking poll showed Trump with a job approval rating of 75 percent among Republicans, which may indicate storm clouds ahead. The Hill notes that political professionals tend to … [Read more...] about Trump and the cost of taking on the FBI
Designated Survivor review
(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?