(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
Giraffes are in trouble – the US Endangered Species Act can help
By Federico Cheever, Professor of Environmental and Natural Resources Law, University of Denver and Annecoos Wiersema, Professor of International Law, University of Denver. A little protection over here, please? AP Photo/Harry Hamburg On April 19 of this year, five major wildlife protection groups petitioned the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to list the giraffe … [Read more...] about Giraffes are in trouble – the US Endangered Species Act can help
Cartoon: SCHNOOKED BY A CROOK
Trump supporters constantly defend their man from accusations he colluded with Russia and their efforts to elect him, hacking into the Clinton campaign and spreading false information. They tell us it’s all a conspiracy or “fake news.” That’s exactly what their golden-showered idol says. What they don’t do is offer a coherent argument consisting of evidence or even reasons … [Read more...] about Cartoon: SCHNOOKED BY A CROOK
Trump: I’m victim of “witch hunt” and Special Counsel “divides the country”
One day after Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein announced he was making former FBI Director Robert Mueller a special counsel for the investigation, President Donald Trump called the investigation of the ongoing probe into his campaign's ties to Russia a "witch hunt" and said that a special counsel "divides the country." “I believe it hurts the country terribly, … [Read more...] about Trump: I’m victim of “witch hunt” and Special Counsel “divides the country”
Oklahoma’s GOP Morons
Thus far in 2017, Oklahoma GOP politicians have worked hard to bring embarrassment to the GOP. How have Oklahoma Republicans messed up? Let me count the ways. 1) State Rep. Dan Kirby resigned after the Oklahoma House of Representatives’ Special Investigation Committee recommended that he be expelled from the House of Representatives for sexually harassing two legislative … [Read more...] about Oklahoma’s GOP Morons
Rod Rosenstein saves the Republican Party from itself
WASHINGTON -- With the stroke of a pen, Rod Rosenstein redeemed his reputation, preserved the justice system, pulled American politics back from the brink -- and, just possibly, saved the Republican Party and President Trump from themselves. The deputy attorney general's memo Wednesday night announcing that he had appointed Robert Mueller as special prosecutor to investigate … [Read more...] about Rod Rosenstein saves the Republican Party from itself
Donald Trump’s Self-Immolation
One has to wonder whether President Trump's series of foolish and possibly criminal actions have been done thoughtlessly or purposely to demonstrate his power and ability to survive situations that would take down any other president. In reality, however, he has been engaged in a slow act of self-immolation, destroying himself and any chance he might have had to make a positive … [Read more...] about Donald Trump’s Self-Immolation
Are movies a good way to learn history?
By Scott Alan Metzger, Associate Professor of Education, Pennsylvania State University. Daniel Day-Lewis won the 2012 Academy Award for his portrayal of Abraham Lincoln. Is Spielberg's historical drama a good way to learn about the 16th U.S. president? Touchstone Pictures Hollywood loves history. At this year’s Academy Awards, three nominees for Best Picture (“Fences,” “Hacksaw … [Read more...] about Are movies a good way to learn history?
Time Magazine’s Trump-Russia cover
Time Magazine's cover neatly summarizes the Trump-Russia issue (at least one cartoonist has used the same concept: You know what they say: a picture (or cartoon) is worth a thousand...etc. … [Read more...] about Time Magazine’s Trump-Russia cover
Some Random Thoughts on Impeachment
Some random thoughts on impeachment here... 1) Impeachment is a Constitutionally defined process that is simultaneously legal and political. It is not like a regular criminal case and it is not like a regular piece of legislative business. The Constitution defines impeachable crimes as "treason, bribery and other high crimes and misdemeanors." 2) To be impeached by the … [Read more...] about Some Random Thoughts on Impeachment
Roger Ailes, former Fox News chief, dies at 77 (UPDATED)
By Jessica Toonkel NEW YORK (Reuters) - Roger Ailes, former chief executive of Fox News Channel, has died at age 77, Fox New said on Thursday. Ailes resigned from Fox News last July following allegations of sexual harassment, marking an abrupt end to his 20-year reign over America's most lucrative and powerful cable news channel for conservatives. Fox News is owned by … [Read more...] about Roger Ailes, former Fox News chief, dies at 77 (UPDATED)
Why I Do What I Do: Reflections On A Career, Two Presidents & Two Scandals
Separating what you would like to happen from what may happen is always difficult for a citizen-journalist journalist like myself, but in the case of Donald Trump it can be hazardous to your health. I’ll explain what I mean: I chose journalism over architecture as the vocation I wanted to pursue at the tender age of 17 because I was interested in public service. … [Read more...] about Why I Do What I Do: Reflections On A Career, Two Presidents & Two Scandals
Trump Knew Michael Flynn Was Under Investigation BEFORE Taking Office And Appointed Him Anyway
It's official: Donald Trump's not having fun anymore. So far, he's in hot water for firing James Comey, blabbing state secrets to the Russians, asking Comey to drop the Michael Flynn investigation, and hiring a law firm that won "Russia Law Firm of the Year" to deny he has ties to Russia. And that's just within… … [Read more...] about Trump Knew Michael Flynn Was Under Investigation BEFORE Taking Office And Appointed Him Anyway
Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Intelligence and the White House
OF RELATED INTEREST: --Trump: No Politician 'Has Been Treated Worse Or More Unfairly' Than Me --The Trump Presidency Falls Apart --Trump Team Knew Flynn Was Under Investigation Before He Came to White House --'Bobby Three Sticks' Mueller probes Trump Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation’s most prominent cartoon artists for his outstanding work as both a … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Intelligence and the White House
Will Republicans ever dump Trump?
For Republicans, the question raised by Donald Trump's latest act of brazen incompetence is this: How badly does he have to screw up before they bail on him? If handing secrets to the Russians won't do it, what will? How about the news that Trump asked FBI Director James Comey to call off the investigation into… … [Read more...] about Will Republicans ever dump Trump?
Cartoon: Trump goes boom
Who Is Robert Mueller
Robert Mueller III is a lawyer who served as the sixth director of the FBI from September 4, 2001 to September 4, 2013. Mueller, 72, was born in New York City in 1944. He served as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps for three years during the Vietnam War. He received several commendations, including the… … [Read more...] about Who Is Robert Mueller
Special Counsel named to investigate Trump-Russsia ties
By Ayesha Rascoe and Richard Cowan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department said on Wednesday it appointed former FBI Director Robert Mueller as special counsel to investigate possible collusion between President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign team and Russia. The move followed rising demands for an independent probe of alleged Russian efforts to sway the outcome … [Read more...] about Special Counsel named to investigate Trump-Russsia ties