U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) thinks that he is living in an alternate reality. The Hill quotes Kaine as saying, "I wake up some mornings and it seems like the campaign was a dream, and I wake up other mornings and think I might be living through some alternate reality now." I have news for Senator Kaine: The Political Left, as a whole, has been living in an alternate … [Read more...] about The Alternate Reality of the Political Left
Surviving The Age Of Trump: It Began. It Will End. But Will We Be Able To Endure The Middle?
One month into the Donald Trump regime, the big question is not whether it will last, but how long it will last. Trump harrumphed last week at what had to have been the most bizarre press conference in White House history that his administration "is running like a well-oiled machine." As one pundit remarked, that is a crash-test machine -- and the wheels already have come off. … [Read more...] about Surviving The Age Of Trump: It Began. It Will End. But Will We Be Able To Endure The Middle?
Donald Trump’s America: Day 34
Day 34, 21 February 2017 IMMIGRATION: Almost everybody living in the U.S. without documentation is now subject to deportation @DHSgov says New DHS deportation rules make no distinction between being charged with a crime and being convicted JUDICIAL: A federal judge ruled that Texas can't cut off Medicaid dollars to Planned Parenthood; the ruling bought … [Read more...] about Donald Trump’s America: Day 34
Trump: Putin’s Useful Fool
Like many others, I have been following tbe Trump-Russia story since last summer. There is still much that isn't known. However, the story just won't go away, despite the efforts of tbe Trump administration and Republicans on Capitol Hill to ignore it or bury it. Most recently, it has been resurrected by a series of leaks from the intelligence community. These resulted in … [Read more...] about Trump: Putin’s Useful Fool
Germany next in line for political disorder
Germany, the most stable and prosperous economy in Europe, seems to be heading for disorder ahead of fall elections partly because of the influence Donald Trump’s victory in the US is having on European democracies. Opinions continue to be divided with some arguing that Trump’s messy governing style since January 20 is starting to scare European voters and they may turn … [Read more...] about Germany next in line for political disorder
Why the Flynn-Russia Affair Is So Troubling for Trump
Call it what you will: Flynnghazi. Russiagate. The Crackpot Dome scandal. No matter the sobriquet attached to the inappropriate discussions between the Russian ambassador and Michael Flynn, President Donald Trump’s former national security advisor, the growing cancer from this case is not going away. Perhaps the Russia scandal seemed like it had disappeared amid the antics… … [Read more...] about Why the Flynn-Russia Affair Is So Troubling for Trump
Cartoon: The Enemy
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Cartoons: NO RIDING WITH MILO
No Riding with Milo by Clay Jones Filthy, retched, disgusting, deplorable, and horrible conservatives love to quote Milo Yiannopoulos. After today, not so much. Milo is an author, kinda-sorta journalists for scary right wing publications, rabble-rouser, public bully, and outspoken proponent for hate, bigotry, racism, and fascism. Apparently none of that was too much for … [Read more...] about Cartoons: NO RIDING WITH MILO
Happy Residents Day, or, I’ll Take Lincoln
Welcome to another three-day weekend Abomination. Today is a federal holiday, squishing Washington and Lincoln's birthdays into one portmanteau "holiday" celebrating ... what? Warren G. Harding? James Knox Polk? Buchanan, Johnson the First? Johnson the Second? (The point was to have only two federal holidays in February -- the month no one can pronounce. With Martin Luther … [Read more...] about Happy Residents Day, or, I’ll Take Lincoln
Milo Yiannopoulos disinvited from CPAC
Conservative provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos was disinvited as an official speaker at this year's Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) after being prompted to clarify that he does not support pedophilia following comments in a recently-unearthed interview. "Due to the revelation of an offensive video in the past 24 hours condoning pedophilia, the American Conservative … [Read more...] about Milo Yiannopoulos disinvited from CPAC
McCain, Critics Say Trump’s Gone Too Far With Press War
Prominent political voices are increasingly saying President Donald Trump has gone too far in his assault on the media's credibility, likening his repeated criticisms to those of dictators. RELATED: Campaigner-in-chief: Trump rallies supporters The debate over the wisdom of Trump's comments took place on the Sunday morning news shows, with Republican Senator John McCain and … [Read more...] about McCain, Critics Say Trump’s Gone Too Far With Press War
Cartoon: The New Mussolini
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More to ponder during Black History Month (Guest Voice)
More to ponder during Black History Month My fraternity Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. is known for being the 'pretty boys' at campuses around the world. We were the first nationally incorporated black Greek fraternity and we achieved in every field of human endeavor as our motto says. The first gynecologist in South Carolina that was of African-American descent is my … [Read more...] about More to ponder during Black History Month (Guest Voice)
The Obligatory Weekend ‘Think’ Piece
The credulous suddenly become skeptics in the same manner that those who have an "invisible friend" and believe in a talking snake have become such hypercritical skeptics of evolution and global warming: US investigators corroborate some aspects of the Russia dossier Washington (CNN) For the first time, US investigators say they have corroborated some of the communications … [Read more...] about The Obligatory Weekend ‘Think’ Piece
What Really Happened in Sweden Friday Night (Updated)
Update: After having falsely suggested that Sweden had witnessed a terror attack on Friday night -- and received worldwide ridicule and condemnation -- Trump offered the lame excuse that he was referring to a Fox News report on immigration and crime in Sweden. The report “on Fox News’s ‘Tucker Carlson Tonight’ featured documentary filmmaker Ami Horowitz, who links an … [Read more...] about What Really Happened in Sweden Friday Night (Updated)
John Wick: Chapter 2 Review
Yes, you should watch the first John Wick before you pay money to watch the second chapter. Now that’s out of the way… John Wick 2 is a very simple film. It’s simplicity is what makes it very special. There is no deep meaningful character development here. The plot isn’t intricate. The dialogue isn’t groundbreaking. The violence is comically over the top. The acting does, … [Read more...] about John Wick: Chapter 2 Review
Trump may thrive in chaos, but the presidency cannot
by Michael Gerson Washington Post Writers Group WASHINGTON -- In early January, Speaker Paul Ryan met on the issue of tax reform with a delegation from the president-elect. Attending were future chief strategist and senior counselor Stephen Bannon, future Chief of Staff Reince Priebus, future senior adviser Jared Kushner, future counselor Kellyanne Conway and future … [Read more...] about Trump may thrive in chaos, but the presidency cannot
Why Citizen Trump Would Likely Not Get a Security Clearance
I have had some personal experiences with security clearances. As a young airman in the U.S. Air Force, after having graduated from an intensive six-month airborne radio operator training course, I worked for six months in “supply” as a clerk and performed all kinds of menial jobs while waiting for my “Secret” security clearance, before I could fly missions on Airborne … [Read more...] about Why Citizen Trump Would Likely Not Get a Security Clearance
Cartoon: Dead man voting
President Donald Trump is convinced his shabby results in the popular vote (like about 3 million short of Hillary) was due to a “rigged” turn out––characterized by “massive” voter fraud in the form of bused-in aliens, individuals casting multiple votes and, believe it or not, the insidiously growing “dead people” vote. Mike Slosberg is a cartoonist and novelist. He … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Dead man voting
U.S. inquiries into Russian election hacking include three FBI probes
By Joseph Menn SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation is pursuing at least three separate probes relating to alleged Russian hacking of the U.S. presidential elections, according to five current and former government officials with direct knowledge of the situation. While the fact that the FBI is investigating had been reported previously by … [Read more...] about U.S. inquiries into Russian election hacking include three FBI probes