In Saying Farewells at Defense we looked at some of the departing leaders in the Defense Department and parts of their farewell messages. There are, however, numerous other personnel changes and issues during such a "transition of power." Jim Garamone, DoD News, Defense Media Activity, has written an informative article on this subject. Here it is in its … [Read more...] about The Transition of Power at Defense
Do The Killers of Decency, Mercy and Wise Stewardship, Cometh Now?
In the days of both the Spanish Inquisition and the Mexican Inquisition, imported from Spain by the thugs from the Mediterranean who made contact with the vulnerable farmers, fisher Native people of the Americas-- it is documented that various native groups, indigenous familial ideals and people who held to those ideals, were targeted to be destroyed by the gang of thugs who … [Read more...] about Do The Killers of Decency, Mercy and Wise Stewardship, Cometh Now?
Cartoon: Trump Inauguration
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Some unsolicited advice for Donald Trump
Here is my unsolicited advice for Donald Trump. You have historically awful approval numbers right now and they are not from fake polls. But your Presidency need not be a total failure from the beginning. if you want to improve your standing with the American people and begin a path toward a successful Presidency, let me make five suggestions. One: Get rid of your Twitter … [Read more...] about Some unsolicited advice for Donald Trump
A tale of two crowds in one city
WASHINGTON -- Two big and passionate crowds have descended on Washington -- one thrilled by Donald Trump's inauguration, the other appalled. Never in my lifetime has a new president been anticipated with such raw enthusiasm on one side and such fear and loathing on the other. Admit it, you have no idea what a Trump administration will actually be like. Neither does … [Read more...] about A tale of two crowds in one city
A nation cheers, and fears, as Trump’s moment looms
WASHINGTON — It's often been said that Americans are the most optimistic people on Earth. Perhaps at no time does this become more evident than in the quadrennial inaugural ceremony that will take place on Capitol Hill at noon Friday, when Donald Trump will be sworn in as America's 45th president. Inauguration Day is a turning… … [Read more...] about A nation cheers, and fears, as Trump’s moment looms
Cartoons: Inauguration Day
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Donald Trump Wants To Eliminate The National Endowment For The Arts
The National Endowment for the Arts, the independent federal agency that promotes and funds art in American communities, will be eliminated if the Trump administration has its way, the Hill reported Thursday. The NEA provides direct grants to art agencies and artists throughout the country. In 2015, the agency awarded grants in every Congressional district, with… … [Read more...] about Donald Trump Wants To Eliminate The National Endowment For The Arts
Cartoons: Obama Exits
Obama Exits by Clay Jones This is the last cartoon I’ll ever draw on Barack Obama while he’s still president. It’s kinda sad. It’s also frightening. Blood curdling terrifying even. I intended to draw something reflective of his legacy but I wasn’t really into it. Once again I went with making an attempt at humor, and hopefully to spotlight what’s blood curdling … [Read more...] about Cartoons: Obama Exits
Members of Congress Boycotting Inauguration Setting Poor Precedent
Friday is inauguration day. The swearing-in of a new President signifies the peaceful transfer of power – one of many things that makes our nation unique. We’re talking about the start of an era though, to hear many tell it, one may think it’ll be the start of an error. That extends to than 65 Democratic members of Congress (at last count) including the venerable John Lewis … [Read more...] about Members of Congress Boycotting Inauguration Setting Poor Precedent
Saying Farewells at Defense
Along with picking the heads of Cabinets and Agencies, an incoming president gets to select, nominate and -- if confirmed -- have serve for him several Department of Defense (DoD) officials. Of course the most important position within DoD -- America's oldest and largest government agency -- is the Secretary. For this position, presently filled by Ash Carter, the newly … [Read more...] about Saying Farewells at Defense
The problem with photojournalism and Africa
Whenever "Africa" is in the headline of mainstream US and European media sources, especially those that are highly regarded, I wince. I know the storyline is going to suffused by disappointment and resignation about Africa failing, once again. While the rest of the world and its modern inhabitants are technologising and digitising, happily going about wearing… … [Read more...] about The problem with photojournalism and Africa
Defending Barack Obama One Last Time
With Barack Obama's presidency coming to an end, I want to defend the man one last time. I am able to do such a thing because I don't live in a Right-wing bubble. I've never had Obama Derangement Syndrome. In fact, for the last eight years, I have spoken against Obama Derangement Syndrome. No, I never voted for Obama. Anyone who has read my posts during his presidency … [Read more...] about Defending Barack Obama One Last Time
Netanyahu and the Israeli media
Netanyahu and the Israeli media By Rabbi Dow Marmur JERUSALEM — By all accounts, power breeds insecurity, at times even paranoia. The longer a person holds on to power the more fearful does s/he become of suspected machinations by ostensibly loyal colleagues and, to an even greater extent, criticism in the media. Though we hear very little about attempts within the … [Read more...] about Netanyahu and the Israeli media
Inauguration Consternation
WASHINGTON -- Why is this inauguration different from any other? Let's start with the fact that most Americans are not happy that Donald Trump is about to become president. The Washington Post/ABC News poll this week found that Trump enters the Oval Office with the lowest favorable ratings since the question has been asked. Only 40 percent view Trump favorably. That … [Read more...] about Inauguration Consternation
Cartoon: Trump’s Inaugration
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The Betsy DeVos Hearing: ‘Those Potential Grizzlies’
I watched some of the Senate confirmation hearings for several of president-elect Trump’s proposed cabinet members. Reflecting on yesterday’s hearings, the president-elect’s close aide Kellyanne Conway “blasted Democrats for ‘trying to embarrass’ the incoming administration's Cabinet nominees,” according to The Hill. Following yesterday’s hearing of Trump’s nominee for … [Read more...] about The Betsy DeVos Hearing: ‘Those Potential Grizzlies’
Rural America, already hurting, could be most harmed by Trump’s promise to repeal Obamacare
By Margaret Greenwood-Ericksen, National Clinician Scholar, Clinical Lecturer, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, University of Michigan, University of Michigan and Mahshid Abir, Professor, University of Michigan. A hospital worker removing a plaque from Sac-Osage Hospital, which closed its doors in 2015. Orlin Wagner/AP The health of rural … [Read more...] about Rural America, already hurting, could be most harmed by Trump’s promise to repeal Obamacare
Cartoon: Day One for Trump
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McClatchy on Trump Campaign and Russia
Peter Stone and Greg Gordon report on a multi-agancy investigation into links between the Trump campaign and Russiam attempts to imflience the election for McClatchyDC.com. The FBI and five other law enforcement and intelligence agencies have collaborated for months in an investigation into Russian attempts to influence the November election, including whether money from the … [Read more...] about McClatchy on Trump Campaign and Russia