WASHINGTON -- Over the past week, we have seen two responses from the Trump administration to the spike in anti-Semitism that has accompanied Donald Trump's rise to power. One was presidential: moving and admirable. The other was by the president. The two responses tell us much about President Trump and about the man who would allow millions of Americans … [Read more...] about Trump should try acting a bit more vice presidential
Boehner: GOP Won’t Gut ACA
Former GOP House Speaker John Boehner expressed skepticism to Ezra Klein that his party would make good on its promise to repeal the Affordable Care Act on vox.com. Former House Speaker John Boehner says he started “laughing” when he heard the GOP’s plan to swiftly repeal and replace Obamacare. “Republicans never ever agree on health care,” he said in comments first reported … [Read more...] about Boehner: GOP Won’t Gut ACA
Trump Should Use The Perot’s ’92 Debate Answer To Denounce Hate
I didn’t vote for Ross Perot in 1992. However, I have always remembered one line from the Independent candidate during the third presidential debate that garnered little attention. “If you hate people,” Perot declared in his Texas twang, “I don’t want your vote.” Perot didn’t proclaim himself “the least racist person there is,” or, “the least anti-Semitic person that you've … [Read more...] about Trump Should Use The Perot’s ’92 Debate Answer To Denounce Hate
Cartoon: The Imperial Trump
Mike Slosberg is a cartoonist and novelist. He lives with his wife and hundreds of drawing pens on the Upper Westside of Manhattan, New York. You can see more of his cartoons and learn about his books by going to: mikeslosbergbooks.com … [Read more...] about Cartoon: The Imperial Trump
Can Democrats rise to Trump’s challenge?
WASHINGTON -- The most striking aspect of the vast and swiftly organized movement against Donald Trump is how little it had to do with the Democratic Party. Whoever is elected to chair the Democratic National Committee this weekend should draw two conclusions from this, and they are in tension. First, the anti-Trump effort, while broadly motivated by a progressive … [Read more...] about Can Democrats rise to Trump’s challenge?
Wag the Dog? No. First, Kick the Dog.
February 23, 2017 Note to readers: This is the latest entry in Super Baby DonDon’s diary. The series imagines that President Donald Trump has the emotional make-up of a five-year-old and confides his deepest thoughts—such as they are—to Andrew Feinberg, and to readers, every day. In his private moments, he always thinks of himself as Super Baby DonDon. I know you’re … [Read more...] about Wag the Dog? No. First, Kick the Dog.
Fox News commentator Alan Colmes dead at 66
Radio host and Fox News commentator Alan Colmes has died, his colleagues say. He was 66 years old. (more) Credit: Fox News Fox News reported on Thursday morning that Colmes had died, but other details about the cause, place and time of death were not immediately available. We're working to gather more information. "So sad to… … [Read more...] about Fox News commentator Alan Colmes dead at 66
Cartoon: ONCE, TWICE, THREE TIMES A BLEEP SANDWICH
Once, Twice, Three Times a Bleep Sandwich by Clay Jones Today’s blog entry is going to contain the word “sh--” about a dozen times, so if you’re offended by that sort of thing then you might wanna wander over to something a bit less tawdry. Sorry for smutting up the internet today. When Robert Harward refused Trump’s offer to become his national security adviser he … [Read more...] about Cartoon: ONCE, TWICE, THREE TIMES A BLEEP SANDWICH
Washington’s Birthday 2017
George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) was known in his lifetime as "the father of his country." The title was not undeserved. As I wrote a few days ago, his birthday used to be a profound CIVIC holiday, a day to reflect on Washington's virtues in furtherance of our civil society. Statue of Washington reading the newspaper (Yorktown) That sounds hoary … [Read more...] about Washington’s Birthday 2017
Remap, Gavel and Senate Means Career Decisions Loom For Alabama’s Aderholt
Photo via Project Vote Smart So what about Bob? Specifically, what about his long-term future?? Robert Aderholt is an obscure member of Congress who has served Central Alabama for 20 years. He is very conservative but with a takin’ care of the people streak. Aderholt sponsored the House resolution supporting ex-Chief Justice Roy Moore in his unsuccessful effort to display … [Read more...] about Remap, Gavel and Senate Means Career Decisions Loom For Alabama’s Aderholt
Trump revokes Obama guidelines on school transgender bathrooms
By Daniel Trotta (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday revoked landmark guidance to public schools letting transgender students use the bathroom of their choice, reversing a signature initiative of former Democratic President Barack Obama. Obama had instructed public schools last May to allow transgender students to use the bathrooms matching … [Read more...] about Trump revokes Obama guidelines on school transgender bathrooms
Anti-Defamation League HQ Receives Bomb Threat
Just one day after President Donald Trump condemned a wave of anti-Semitic incidents across the U.S., including the desecration of a Jewish cemetery in a St. Louis suburb and a string of bomb threats against Jewish community centers, the headquarters of the Anti-Defamation League received a bomb threat, the group's CEO tweeted Wednesday. Jonathan Greenblatt, the… … [Read more...] about Anti-Defamation League HQ Receives Bomb Threat
The Alternate Reality of the Political Left
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