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
Will the Senate confirm Steve Bannon to NSC?
Cartoon: Putingate
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Republicans Have Lost Their Appetite to Investigate
To best understand the Republican mentality on Capitol Hill - specifically, their disgraceful refusal to probe the Trump-Russia national security scandal with even a scintilla of the energy they devoted to Benghazi - you need only read what Senator Rand Paul said Tuesday on Fox News Radio. "I just don't think it's useful to be doing investigation after investigation, … [Read more...] about Republicans Have Lost Their Appetite to Investigate
The American Bumblebee Makes the Endangered Species List for the First Time (Guest Voice)
The American Bumblebee Makes the Endangered Species List for the First Time by Megan Ray Nichols Bumblebees are known as a friendly kind of bee. They aren’t typically very aggressive and are usually hallmarks of warm, sunny days spent in flower-filled fields. Or at least, they used to be. Early this year, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) listed the American … [Read more...] about The American Bumblebee Makes the Endangered Species List for the First Time (Guest Voice)
Sullivan on Trump and Russia
Andrew Sullivan comments on Trump and Russia in New York Magazine. The question that remains, of course, is the motive. Why on Earth would any campaign for president be in constant, secret touch with the intelligence agents of a hostile foreign power? I cannot know. Maybe Flynn is a rogue loner. It’s also possible, I guess, that the Trump campaign just wanted to keep in … [Read more...] about Sullivan on Trump and Russia
Mike Peters Cartoon: Nazi Germany and Trump’s America
Nazi German and Trump's America by Mike Peters OF RELATED INTEREST: --Trump's executive order is a Muslim travel ban --Trump is reportedly preparing a new Muslim ban. It looks like more of the same. --Trump's travel ban is a gift to jihadi recruiters: Mohamed Fahmy Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation’s most prominent cartoon artists for his outstanding … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Cartoon: Nazi Germany and Trump’s America
Movie review: Matt Damon’s not-so-great ‘Wall’
Director Zhang Yimou has made some of the most ravishingly beautiful films to come out of China, including "Raise the Red Lantern," "House of Flying Daggers," and "Hero," movies that are lavishly sensual in their use of color and light. His fans will have to cherish those memories though, as his first English-language film, "The Great… … [Read more...] about Movie review: Matt Damon’s not-so-great ‘Wall’
In the Past, Senators Would Join Across Aisle To Oppose Unqualified Nominees
I know how Washington works. Liberals will support liberal legislation or liberal ideology and conservatives will do likewise. This I can respect. But Senators who might not be as ideologically driven should see past that. I emphasize the word "should." But in today's Washington, it is anything but and that is a stunning departure not only from reality, but also how nominations … [Read more...] about In the Past, Senators Would Join Across Aisle To Oppose Unqualified Nominees
Trump’s ‘fine-tuned machine’ is going haywire
WASHINGTON -- President Trump is flailing like a man who fears he's about to go under, and he hasn't even been in office a full month. His instinct is to flee to the warmth and comfort of his political base -- but he will learn that while presidents can run, they can't hide. Trump's administration faces two acute, interlocking crises: serious questions about his … [Read more...] about Trump’s ‘fine-tuned machine’ is going haywire
Cartoon: Trump Flynn Resignation
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Russian state media ordered to scale back positive coverage of Donald Trump
The Kremlin ordered Russian state media on Thursday to stop praising Donald Trump. It was a big change, and an indication that the Putin-Trump "bromance" could be on the rocks. "As political scandals start to unravel in America, the Russians are actually starting to get very worried," says Arkady Ostrovsky, Russia editor for The Economist and… … [Read more...] about Russian state media ordered to scale back positive coverage of Donald Trump
Cartoon: Trump Press Conferemce Anti-semitism
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Ohio GOP Judge: Impeach Trump
Thirty year Ohio judge Mark Painter argues for impeachment in USA Today. The leader of the band of Mad Hatters occupying the White House has already insulted allied world leaders, issued illegal and badly written orders, impugned a “so-called” judge appointed by his own party, and appointed the least-qualified cabinet ever. The first secretary of state was Thomas Jefferson. … [Read more...] about Ohio GOP Judge: Impeach Trump
An Accident for Pence?
February 17, 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. They say every … [Read more...] about An Accident for Pence?
Oh, You Don’t Like That Kind of Sandwich? Well, That’s What You’re Going to Get
February 16, 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. So I picked … [Read more...] about Oh, You Don’t Like That Kind of Sandwich? Well, That’s What You’re Going to Get