by Thomas Hoffman Throughout the pandemic, a vast array of “social distancing products” debuted to let others know about your own personal comfort level in terms of touching. One shirt read “I Was Socially Distancing Before It Was Cool.” Another is a pin that reads “If You Can Read This, You’re Too Close.” There are also “Social Bands” that display a person’s comfort level … [Read more...] about THE FLAG FOR GERM-A-PHOBES
Debunking the ‘Banana Republic’ Myth
at the beginning of the 20th century, the American author O. Henry (William Sydney Porter) coined the term “banana republic” to describe a Central American country whose economy and politics were heavily dependent on a single crop: bananas. Countries with similar economies were oftentimes dominated, manipulated and economically exploited by large U.S. corporations and, often, … [Read more...] about Debunking the ‘Banana Republic’ Myth
OPPORTUNITY DAY
by Don Hermann This is your time. It won’t knock the door down. It’s open for you to act. Yes, Georgia. We’ve got to hear your voice. Loud and clear. Demonstrate to yourself. Your family. America. The world. That decency. Honesty. Integrity. Equal rights. That Black Lives Matter. That a woman’s body is hers’. And not some bigots who wants to take away hers and all others … [Read more...] about OPPORTUNITY DAY
The Darkest Abyss is a fascinating, offbeat journey through stories related to Mormonism
--- Review by Doug Gibson BCC Press released "The Darkest Abyss: Strange Mormon Stories," near Halloween or so of this year and that really wasn't a bad choice. A lot of the tales provided by author William Morris are curious -- but satisfying -- reads. They all tend to have a little something of fantasy, sinister, otherwordly, -- take your pick. There's even a "witch" in … [Read more...] about The Darkest Abyss is a fascinating, offbeat journey through stories related to Mormonism
White House blasts Trump for meeting with white supremacist
Published by AFPWashington (AFP) - The White House on Saturday condemned former president Donald Trump for meeting at his Florida estate with a renowned white supremacist and with rapper Kanye West who is embroiled in a storm over anti-Semitic remarks. Trump acknowledged having dinner with West, who now is known as Ye, on Tuesday night at Mar-a-Lago, and said he brought along … [Read more...] about White House blasts Trump for meeting with white supremacist
DISCOUNT THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS
TRUMP’S DAMAGE CONTROL CAN’T REMOVE STENCH OF HIS DINNER WITH WHITE SUPREMACIST AND HOLOCAUST DENIER
There goes the neighborhood. Actually, the neighborhood went a long time ago. And so the now-tiresome and trite 21st century political kabuki dance has (again) begun. Former twice-impeached President Donald Trump has set off yet another political furor. this time due to a pre-Thanksgiving dinner at Mara-a-Largo where he hosted some infamous guests. Who should show up at … [Read more...] about TRUMP’S DAMAGE CONTROL CAN’T REMOVE STENCH OF HIS DINNER WITH WHITE SUPREMACIST AND HOLOCAUST DENIER
How do the texts Frankenstein and A Werewolf Remembers: The Testament of Lawrence Stewart Talbot represent the literary archetype of monsters?
The following (see title above) is an essay from Joseph Gibson, 17, a student at Ogden High School, in Ogden, Utah. It is the completion of a yearlong project, part of his International Baccalaureate high school program. Joseph is the son of Plan9Crunch blogger Doug Gibson Category 1 - Language and Literature Word Count [3999] Contents … [Read more...] about How do the texts Frankenstein and A Werewolf Remembers: The Testament of Lawrence Stewart Talbot represent the literary archetype of monsters?
Every 11 minutes, a woman or girl is killed by an intimate partner or family member: UN
Violence against women, a universal age-old evil persisting around the world, shows few signs of abating especially in developing countries and regions afflicted by armed conflicts. Violence against women and girls is the most pervasive human rights violation in the world, targeting half of humanity. “Every 11 minutes, a woman or girl is killed by an intimate partner or … [Read more...] about Every 11 minutes, a woman or girl is killed by an intimate partner or family member: UN
UN prepares to conduct unprecedented human rights investigation of current repression in Iran
In an unprecedented move, the Iranian government’s brutal repression of current mass protests against maltreatment of women will be investigated by the top human rights body of the United Nations. Volker Turk, chief of the UN’s Human Rights office, underlined how Iran’s “Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Basij forces have used live ammunition, birdshot and other metal … [Read more...] about UN prepares to conduct unprecedented human rights investigation of current repression in Iran
TRUMP KIDS’ THANKSGIVING TABLE
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
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FOUR MORE COUPS (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Welcome to the 2024 campaign season. If Donald Trump really believes the last election was stolen and the election didn’t work, then why is he going through the trouble of going through another election? If I take my car through a carwash and it comes out with pigeon crap all over it, I’m not gonna go through that carwash again. The only reason for Trump to run for … [Read more...] about FOUR MORE COUPS (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
THE REPUBLICANS LOST. WHO WON?
by Don Hermann It may not be the Democrats. You couldn’t tell that from their initial celebration. It may not be America. The jury just started deliberations. Don’t count your chickens. There’s still a lot of eggs to walk on. As of this writing, there are 167 Election Deniers who have been elected in the House. That’s a lot of denying. Mr. Trump is still alive. And … [Read more...] about THE REPUBLICANS LOST. WHO WON?
PUTIN WAS HERE
CLUB Q MASSACRE IS SADLY NOT SHOCKING
by Elwood Watson The massacre this past weekend at Club Q, an LGBTQ club in Colorado Springs, was hardly shocking given our current politically acrimonious and poisoned climate. Police are still investigating the motive behind the shooting, in which five people were killed and at least 18 others wounded. The suspected gunman, 22-year-old Anderson Lee Aldrich, was charged … [Read more...] about CLUB Q MASSACRE IS SADLY NOT SHOCKING
Rappers are victims of an epidemic of gun violence – just like all of America
Takeoff performs onstage in Atlanta on Oct. 8, 2022. He was killed less than a month later. Paras Griffin/Getty Images A.D. Carson, University of Virginia Add the name of Takeoff, a member of the popular rap trio Migos, to the ever-growing list of rappers, recent and past, tragically and violently killed. The initial reaction to the Nov. 1, 2022, … [Read more...] about Rappers are victims of an epidemic of gun violence – just like all of America
Antisemitism isn’t just ‘Jew-hatred’ – it’s anti-Jewish racism
It’s one thing to agree to combat antisemitism. It’s another thing to agree on what it means. goglik83/iStock via Getty Images Plus Dov Waxman, University of California, Los Angeles Antisemitism has been in the news a lot lately. Hip-hop megastar Ye – formerly known as Kanye West – tweeted Oct. 8, 2022 that he would “go death con 3 On JEWISH PEOPLE,” … [Read more...] about Antisemitism isn’t just ‘Jew-hatred’ – it’s anti-Jewish racism
Dear GOP: Prove that you love the USA.
Dear GOP: You claim that you love the USA. Well, now you have the chance to prove it. Whether or not you will prove it remains to be seen. In order for you to prove your love, at least one of your state or national leaders will have to commit an act of courage. By "courage" I do not mean that you should act like a certain dog who lives in the middle of nowhere. I … [Read more...] about Dear GOP: Prove that you love the USA.
DON’T LEAVE US, NANCY (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
If Donald Trump somehow manages to retake the White House, that’s when we’ll miss Nancy Pelosi the most because she had his number. Nancy Pelosi stepped down from Democratic leadership, though she’s going to remain a member of Congress. Republican representative Ronny Jackson, a man who has literally been inside Donald Trump, tweeted how she’s now unemployed and no longer … [Read more...] about DON’T LEAVE US, NANCY (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)