Blacks deserve a college education by Jordan Cooper Educational institutions that are currently called "Historically Black Colleges and Universities" should be changed to "African-American-serving Degree Granting Institutions". Historically Black Colleges and Universities in total have an average graduation rate of under 50 percent of their students. Also, they need a new … [Read more...] about Blacks deserve a college education (Guest Voice)
Movie Review – “Life”
"Life" gives us the pulse-racing space terror of 1979's "Alien" and the suspense-filled isolation found in John Carpenter's Antarctic in "The Thing" (1982). Make no mistake, the real star is the alien creature whom we learn as much about as any other character in the film. And that's the way it should be. – Patrick King,… … [Read more...] about Movie Review – “Life”
Putin them out the window (Cartoon and column)
Putin them out the window by Clay Jones People who oppose Russian President Vladimir Putin have a tendency to wind up dead, or seriously hurt. Maybe they’re just clumsy and naturally fall out of fourth story windows. First off, the guy’s got the same name as “Vlad The Impaler,” the psychopath who was the inspiration for Dracula. Putin hasn’t impaled anyone on spikes … [Read more...] about Putin them out the window (Cartoon and column)
Trump could learn plenty from his mistakes — if only he acknowledged them
WASHINGTON -- Last week’s health care fiasco could end up being a positive experience for President Trump if he learns a few obvious lessons. Spoiler alert: He won’t. The first thing that should dawn on Trump is that the warring Republican factions in Congress have multiple agendas, none of which remotely resembles his own. This is why the bill that House Speaker Paul … [Read more...] about Trump could learn plenty from his mistakes — if only he acknowledged them
Nunes’ latest revelation further roils inquiry into Trump team
WASHINGTON — The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif., conceded Monday that the source for a dramatic statement he made last week about possible intelligence surveillance of members of President Donald Trump's transition team was someone he had met with at the White House. The disclosure, showing coordination between the White House… … [Read more...] about Nunes’ latest revelation further roils inquiry into Trump team
Fissures of Men
In order to protect our country from the anecdotal scourge of murderous rapist foreigners, first it is important to declare war on one's own cities: AG Jeff Sessions takes aim at sanctuary cities, says DOJ will cut funding Meghan Keneally / ABC News — Attorney General Jeff Sessions made a surprise appearance at today's White House press briefing, slamming cities that are … [Read more...] about Fissures of Men
The lessons Trump and Ryan failed to learn from history
WASHINGTON -- If President Trump and House Speaker Paul D. Ryan (R-Wis.) had paid attention to Mitt Romney, they could have avoided the fiasco of their now dead and unmourned health-care bill. They would not now face a situation in which both of them are being blamed because they both deserve to be. And the Republican Party would not be engulfed in a festival of … [Read more...] about The lessons Trump and Ryan failed to learn from history
Late Chuck Berry’s Legendary Song Could Be Paraphrased For Ryan And Nunes
Understatement of the Day: “Aren’t you glad you switched parties?” - A House staffer to Florida Congressman Charlie Crist, a Republican turned Democrat, upon hearing that the ACA repeal bill was pulled Last week, iconic singer Chuck Berry died at the age of 90. Among his many hits, he authored a 1956 song that contained the lyrics, "Roll Over Beethoven, Tell … [Read more...] about Late Chuck Berry’s Legendary Song Could Be Paraphrased For Ryan And Nunes
Interview with Jeffrey Kaye
Jeffrey S. Kaye is a native Californian is a practicing psychologist in San Francisco, Calif. Dr. Kaye has a bachelors degree from the University of California, Berkeley and he received his doctorate from The Wright Institute in Berkeley. After working as a cab driver, an assistant casting director, a proofreader, a typographer, and assorted odd jobs, he settled down and … [Read more...] about Interview with Jeffrey Kaye
Trump visits his own businesses about one-day-in-three
On Sunday, March 26, President Trump made his 13th trip to a golf course bearing his name in the nine weeks since he assumed office on January 20. This time, he went to Trump National Golf Club in Virginia. https://twitter.com/BraddJaffy/status/846016315009720320 All of his golf outings are to properties that he owns. But here's the more staggering fact: On 21 of … [Read more...] about Trump visits his own businesses about one-day-in-three
The GOP’s lost health care conscience
WASHINGTON -- I really miss liberal Republicans. People like Mitt Romney. No doubt the former Massachusetts governor would be aghast at being called such a thing. Of course Romney is not a liberal in any conventional sense. But 11 years ago -- it now seems like a lifetime -- Romney acted in the great tradition of liberal Republicans. He saw a problem and tried to solve … [Read more...] about The GOP’s lost health care conscience
Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: The United States of Trump
The United States of Trump by Mike Peters OF RELATED INTEREST: --Trump blames everyone else for failure of healthcare plan --Column: 'Harry Potter' author Trumps bigotry --Trump’s Triumph of Incompetence --G.O.P., Once Unified Against Obama, Struggles for Consensus Under Trump Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation’s most prominent cartoon artists for his … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: The United States of Trump
20-Year-old Horse Swept Away by Flood Returns Unscathed 13 Days Later
This horse may be elderly, but, after being swept away by raging floodwaters, she somehow managed to return to her home nearly 2 weeks later–in almost perfect health. style="display:inline-block;width:300px;height:250px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-8420654331411867" data-ad-slot="1313712966"> The 20-year-old thoroughbred mare named Voice was a victim of the floods that struck the … [Read more...] about 20-Year-old Horse Swept Away by Flood Returns Unscathed 13 Days Later
Trump shifts blame to Republican hard-liners for failure to pass health care bill
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump Sunday blamed fellow Republicans and two influential conservative advocacy groups for last week's failure to pass the GOP health care bill. The president said on Friday that it was the Democrats' fault that House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., pulled the measure from consideration rather than putting it forth for a floor… … [Read more...] about Trump shifts blame to Republican hard-liners for failure to pass health care bill
Trump Family shows Plutocracy doesn’t come cheap
Embed from Getty Images WASHINGTON -- How many Americans does it take to keep President Trump and his family in the lifestyle to which they are accustomed? Well, think of it this way. The Washington Post last week had a scoop on the Secret Service requesting an additional $60 million in its next budget: $27 million to protect the president's wife and son in … [Read more...] about Trump Family shows Plutocracy doesn’t come cheap
Maureen Dowd ‘Tells’ Donald Trump
New York Times Op-Ed columnist Maureen Dowd penned a letter to Donald Trump in the Times’ Sunday review. Those who like Maureen Dowd and hate Donald Trump, will love it. Those who love Donald Trump, regardless of how they feel about Dowd, will hate it. Those who dislike Dowd, love Hillary and hate Trump, will be in somewhat of a pickle. Perhaps this reader’s comment … [Read more...] about Maureen Dowd ‘Tells’ Donald Trump
Smell Ya Later (Cartoon and column)
Smell Ya Later by Clay Jones Breaking news! There is no such things as TrumpCare. TrumpCare does not exist and it never will. Why did “repealing and replacing” Obamacare fail? The first reason is that Donald Trump is a bad president. We’ve had plenty of bad presidents in the past but this one is also an idiot. A spectacular one at that. Regarding TrumpCare, he … [Read more...] about Smell Ya Later (Cartoon and column)
Has life in the opposition made Republicans weak?
WASHINGTON, March 25, 2017 - There has been an incessant, droning mantra from the left since November: "This is what fascism looks like. This is what happened to Germany in the 30s. This is how a nation descends into tyranny." The mantra has spread through social media, the regular media, among America's European allies, and has… … [Read more...] about Has life in the opposition made Republicans weak?
Suffering in Yemen and South Sudan explodes as UN rages with frustration
Relentless suffering is devouring innocent people by the hour in Yemen and South Sudan while the Trump administration sends confusing signals about its intentions on providing helping hands. United Nations relief workers are raging with frustration as they bear witness to the worst crises in human suffering since World War II. They have the will and expertise but get no … [Read more...] about Suffering in Yemen and South Sudan explodes as UN rages with frustration
Issue analysis wrap-up: TrumpCare implosion
A lot of ink (so to speak) and air time (ditto) has been devoted to Beltway politics this week, due to the on-again, off-again vote on #TrumpCare (AKA repeal of ObamaCare). This post contains the best stories/analysis on Friday's implosion ... ready-set-go! 1. ‘Hello, Bob’: President Trump called my cellphone to say that the health-care bill was dead First up: Trump called … [Read more...] about Issue analysis wrap-up: TrumpCare implosion