This past Friday, Hon. James Robart, a Republican-appointed federal district court judge, declared unconstitutional the presidential immigration ban, allowing immigration to resume without delay. Stay Denied The Justice Department filed an appeal with the United States Court of Appeals and asked that court to stay the judge's decision striking the executive order until the … [Read more...] about Immigration Ban Losing Its Appeal
Cartoon: Baby with a Gun
See great cartoons by all the top political cartoonists at http://cagle.com. To license this cartoon for your own site, visit http://politicalcartoons.com … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Baby with a Gun
Trump Attacks Federal Judge For Ruling Against His Travel Ban
On Friday evening, Donald Trump's travel ban was dealt another blow when yet another federal judge ruled against the executive order and placed a temporary halt to the order nationwide. Though there had already been a stay established on the order this time last week, that stay and the several others that quickly followed only applied… … [Read more...] about Trump Attacks Federal Judge For Ruling Against His Travel Ban
Bannon is the No. 2 man in government. Everyone OK with that? (Guest Editorial)
Given the blizzard of activity during the first two weeks at the White House, it's been easy to overlook who is actually running the White House. That would be Steve Bannon - unelected, unvetted, and unhinged - the guy who wants to "destroy the state, bring everything crashing down, and destroy all of today's establishment," as… … [Read more...] about Bannon is the No. 2 man in government. Everyone OK with that? (Guest Editorial)
Europe Continues to Troll Trump with ‘Wickedly Funny Parody Videos’
Last week, the Netherlands responded to Donald Trump’s ascent to power with a hilarious video introducing itself to Trump as -- among other -- the country with “the best tax evasion system God ever created” and poking fun at the new U.S. president, using Trump’s speaking style, words and mannerisms, frequently using Trump’s own words. Not to be left behind, other … [Read more...] about Europe Continues to Troll Trump with ‘Wickedly Funny Parody Videos’
Military Weekend: Super Bowl LI
As they have done since 1999 at each Super Bowl, and in addition to the roles of several other federal, state and local agencies, the military is supporting Super Bowl LI in a number of ways. Perhaps the most visible will be flyovers, musical performances, air drops and even participation in the coin toss. Shannon Collins at DoD News, Defense Media … [Read more...] about Military Weekend: Super Bowl LI
Now, it is Republicans who are promoting a falsehood.
Democrats have been promoting all kinds of political falsehoods lately. Now, it is Republicans who are promoting a political falsehood. Take a look at the following headline and see if you can figure out what is wrong with it. If you can't figure out what is wrong, then here is a clue: (Drum roll please!) Churches are already allowed to engage in political … [Read more...] about Now, it is Republicans who are promoting a falsehood.
President Trump’s Ship Of State Steams Full Speed Ahead Toward The Iceberg Of Reality
All things being equal, which they rarely are in the land of the yawning gap between rich and poor, the Washington establishment can go to hell. Allowing that there are some lawmakers, officials and careerist bureaucrats who are admirable people trying to do a good job, the Inside the Beltway crowd on the whole is one big Eddie Haskell, and it matters far less what the … [Read more...] about President Trump’s Ship Of State Steams Full Speed Ahead Toward The Iceberg Of Reality
On the Supreme Court, Democrats Simply Lost
When Senate Republicans decided last year to ditch their constitutional duty - by stiffing President Obama's eminently qualified Supreme Court nominee, denying him even the courtesy of a hearing - they took a big political risk. They gambled that the voters wouldn't punish them on election day. Turns out, they were right. Their unprecedented power play paid off. And … [Read more...] about On the Supreme Court, Democrats Simply Lost
Democrats should filibuster Gorsuch with 2018 in mind
WASHINGTON -- Senate Democrats should use any and all means, including the filibuster, to block confirmation of President Trump's Supreme Court nominee. They will almost surely fail. But sometimes you have to lose a battle to win a war. This is purely about politics. Republicans hold the presidency, majorities in the House and Senate, 33 governorships and total control … [Read more...] about Democrats should filibuster Gorsuch with 2018 in mind
(UPDATE) This Bud’s for You, Mr. President (Edited)
Update: The New York Times mentions Budweiser’s Super Bowl commercial in an interesting article addressing the “challenge” for Super Bowl commercials not to (seem to be) taking sides politically. Budweiser’s ad, discussed below, has already passed two million views on YouTube, and Budweiser has emphasized that the ad is not in response to Trump’s refugee and immigration … [Read more...] about (UPDATE) This Bud’s for You, Mr. President (Edited)
Senate Republicans Use Harry Reid’s Playbook
Senate Republicans have turned to using Harry Reid's playbook in order to get President Trump's Cabinet nominees confirmed by the U.S. Senate. Reid set things in motion on November 21, 2013 when he used the nuclear option in order to help Barack Obama. Here is an excerpt from a Washington Post story about that event: "Senate Democrats took the dramatic step Thursday of … [Read more...] about Senate Republicans Use Harry Reid’s Playbook
Donald Trump is a monster!
When Donald Trump was running for the office of President, I called him a political monster. I was correct, and now, Piers Morgan explains what I mean by that label. "In some respects, though, I accept that Trump IS a monster. America has never seen someone like him bulldoze his way like this into the White House through sheer monstrous force of personality. He’s done it … [Read more...] about Donald Trump is a monster!
Gettin’ Presidential Over Betsy DeVos
February 2, 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. Okay, it’s time … [Read more...] about Gettin’ Presidential Over Betsy DeVos
Reuters: Trump to focus violent extremism program soley on Islam
EDITOR'S NOTE: There was a typo in the original headline. Yours truly was offline for more almost 24 hours and on a drive. It has now been fixed. We regret the typo. By Julia Edwards Ainsley, Dustin Volz and Kristina Cooke WASHINGTON/SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The Trump administration wants to revamp and rename a U.S. government program designed to counter all violent … [Read more...] about Reuters: Trump to focus violent extremism program soley on Islam
The Republic Stands Tall
The Republic Stands Tall By Peter Funt PHOENIX - The heroic effort by Arizona's largest newspaper to oppose Donald Trump, which began last September, continues now that he is in the White House, with even greater vigor than before. Until Trump came along, the Arizona Republic had endorsed only Republicans for all of its 126 years. After it declared support for Hillary … [Read more...] about The Republic Stands Tall
Supreme hypocrisy
WASHINGTON -- You want bipartisanship on Supreme Court nominations? Let's have a consensual moment around Sen. Ted Cruz's idea that having only eight Supreme Court justices is just fine. "There is certainly long historical precedent for a Supreme Court with fewer justices," the Texas Republican said last year when GOP senators were refusing even to give a hearing to … [Read more...] about Supreme hypocrisy
Video: Sen. Dick Durbin Opposes Sessions for Attorney General
On Wednesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee by an 11-9 vote (along party lines) voted to confirm Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) to be the next attorney general. Session’s nomination now proceeds to the full Senate where it is expected he will be confirmed, given the GOP’s 52-seat majority. Senate Democrats have been forceful and frank in opposing the nomination, but none … [Read more...] about Video: Sen. Dick Durbin Opposes Sessions for Attorney General
The Klan and Judge Gorsuch
February 1, 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. No, Judge Neil … [Read more...] about The Klan and Judge Gorsuch
The Reuters poll on Trump’s immigration ban (and understanding polls)
I've been skeptical of news reports about political polling for most of my adult life. That skepticism was triggered Tuesday by a Reuters-Ipso poll: Trump's travel ban polarizes America. The Jan. 30-31 poll found that 49 percent of American adults said they either "strongly" or "somewhat" agreed with Trump's order, while 41 percent "strongly" or "somewhat" disagreed and … [Read more...] about The Reuters poll on Trump’s immigration ban (and understanding polls)