If you think that political feuds are bad, then try observing religious feuds. The latter make the former look sane in comparison. I kid you not. The mental gymnastics that some people use in their religious fights are so twisted that they would leave Simone Biles dizzy. Intra-religion fights often remind me of animals eating their own young. To illustrate what I … [Read more...] about Jew be or not Jew be, and other religious feuds
Step by Step, San Diego’s Museum of Us Sheds its Colonial Past
by Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – Old-style anthropological museums used to collect things that didn’t belong to them and refused to return these cultural resources to their rightful owners, Micah Parzen, CEO of the Museum of Us, recently told me during an interview. Recently having celebrated his 13th anniversary as the executive director, the Balboa Park institution … [Read more...] about Step by Step, San Diego’s Museum of Us Sheds its Colonial Past
Texas Senate launches historic impeachment trial of AG Paxton
Updated 17 Sept 2023 | Originally posted 05 Sept 2023 In May, the Republican-led Texas House of Representatives voted 121-23 to impeach three-term Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, 60. The day after Labor Day, the Texas Senate began the impeachment trial for the suspended attorney general. Twelve Republicans joined 12 Democrats in a 24-6 vote rejecting Paxton's … [Read more...] about Texas Senate launches historic impeachment trial of AG Paxton
The Real War and the Pretend War
The Ukrainians are fighting a real war for the survival of their country. They have been given partial support from the United States and certain NATO countries that are not actually fighting in this war; their survival is not threatened. Since these countries are not threatened their decision-making process regarding support for Ukraine is conducted on an incremental basis, … [Read more...] about The Real War and the Pretend War
DESANTIS DECOWARDLY DECHICKEN (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
Isn’t it kind of wild that I’m drawing so many cartoons on an individual totally devoid of charm and personality? Say what you will about Mussolini, Castro, and Stalin, but at least they had some flare. Even Donald Trump has inspired millions to follow him and drink his Kool-Aid. Granted, they’re all racist imbeciles, but Ron DeSantis can’t take them from Trump. The only thing … [Read more...] about DESANTIS DECOWARDLY DECHICKEN (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
‘British Writer Pens The Best Description Of Trump I’ve Read’
There is a piece -- written by a very eloquent and witty English writer, Nate White -- circulating, purportedly in response to the question “Why do some British people not like Donald Trump?” It has recently (re-)appeared in the London Daily. It was also recently posted by the Democratic Coalition on Facebook and, since 2019, it has been posted and reposted in various blogs … [Read more...] about ‘British Writer Pens The Best Description Of Trump I’ve Read’
FOUR INDICTMENTS LATER, NOTHING’S CHANGED FOR TRUMP
by Carl Golden When America went to sleep on the night of Aug. 23 following the Republican presidential candidates’ debate, the Real Clear Politics polling averages put former president Donald Trump at 55 percent, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis at 14 and the rest of the field between less than one percent to seven percent. When the sun rose the following morning, Trump was … [Read more...] about FOUR INDICTMENTS LATER, NOTHING’S CHANGED FOR TRUMP
Modi’s G-20 Summit can help Biden to boost democracy and security outside the West.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is preparing to host a summit of the world’s most ambitious forum, the G-20, at a time of immense geopolitical turmoil that could undermine democracy and security everywhere, including in America. For Joe Biden, the Delhi summit of September 8-9 will be a significant occasion to reinforce ties with Modi and India since Russia’s Vladimir … [Read more...] about Modi’s G-20 Summit can help Biden to boost democracy and security outside the West.
Short naps can improve memory, increase productivity, reduce stress and promote a healthier heart
Short naps at the right time of day can benefit alertness and overall health in myriad ways. Tara Moore/Digital Vision via Getty Images Steven Bender, Texas A&M University Napping during the day is an ancient custom that is practiced worldwide. While some people view napping as a luxurious indulgence, others see it as a way to maintain alertness … [Read more...] about Short naps can improve memory, increase productivity, reduce stress and promote a healthier heart
Be anal. Never surrender.
Antisemitism Then and Now
Antisemitism is stupid. It is illogical. It is disgusting, and yet, it keeps popping up in news headlines. What drives anyone to be antisemitic is something that I can only guess. It could be that antisemitic people are just simple citizens, people of the land, the common clay. You know . . . morons. It's common for one group of people to be chosen to be scapegoats … [Read more...] about Antisemitism Then and Now
Idalia expected to make landfall in Florida’s Big Bend; now a category 4 hurricane
It’s been a stormy August. Wednesday morning Hurricane Idalia, now a category 4 storm, is projected to create a catastrophic surge for those living in the Florida Big Bend. Storm surge: 12-16 feet. Where is Florida's Big Bend? It's where the panhandle and peninsula shake hands. Hurricane Franklin threatens Bermuda, is sending life-threatening surf to the US east … [Read more...] about Idalia expected to make landfall in Florida’s Big Bend; now a category 4 hurricane
Artificial Intelligence and the Human Workforce
The collective and individual intelligence of humans is now being surpassed by intelligent machines of human origin, whose workings and thought processes are not fully understood by those who devised this ingenious and all-encompassing technology. This artificial or man-made intelligence learns the way a baby learns, absorbing new information that is fed into it or it is … [Read more...] about Artificial Intelligence and the Human Workforce
TOO SEXY FOR MY SHIRT (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Donald Trump is so arrogant, that he believes it’s an honor to be arrested and have his mugshot taken. In fact, sharing the mugshot is his first post on Twitter/X since Elon Musk restored his account after being banned by the previous Twitter regime. Trump was banned from Twitter for the reasons he now has a mugshot. Even Nixon didn’t get a mugshot, who like Trump, was a … [Read more...] about TOO SEXY FOR MY SHIRT (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
There’s no age limit for politicians: as people live longer, should that change?
Mitch McConnell, Diane Feinstein and Joe Biden are all over 80 years old, joining a number of politicians who are staying in office well past their 70s. Anna Moneymaker/Chip Somodevilla/Samuel Corum/Getty Images Nancy S. Jecker, University of Washington President Joe Biden was “fine,” according to White House Communications Director Ben LaBolt, after … [Read more...] about There’s no age limit for politicians: as people live longer, should that change?
Florida evacuation orders in prep for Cat 4 Hurricane Idalia (updated)
Updated: 11:40 pm EST. The National Weather Service has upgraded the intensity of Hurricane Idalia to a category 4 storm. Idalia is forecast make landfall on the Big Bend coast of Florida on Wednesday morning. The Big Bend is where the Florida Panhandle transitions to the Florida Peninsula southeast of Tallahassee (capital). Maximum sustained winds are near 110 … [Read more...] about Florida evacuation orders in prep for Cat 4 Hurricane Idalia (updated)
Georgia and South Carolina under state of emergency: governors
The National Weather service has issued storm warnings for the entire Georgia and South Carolina coasts as well a portion of the North Carolina coast as Hurricane Idalia bears down on Florida's west coast. Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency for all of Georgia in anticipation of the impact of Hurricane Idalia’s projected landfall. “Georgians in the expected … [Read more...] about Georgia and South Carolina under state of emergency: governors
Hurricane Idalia: about the name
In case you are struggling to say Idalia (either aloud or in your head), the NOAA Atlantic basin storm name list helpfully provides a pronunciation guide: Idalia (ee-DAL-ya). I'm using dahlia (DA(H)L-ya) as my hint. In Greek mythology, Idalia is linked to Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty and love, probably because the city of Idalion or Idalium "was a center of her … [Read more...] about Hurricane Idalia: about the name
West coast of Florida braces for Hurricane Idalia (updated)
Updated 6:26 pm EST 2:43 pm, 5:08 am: Hurricane Idalia, now a category 2 hurricane (96-110 mph / 83-95 kt / 154-177 km/hr), is expected to bring "life-threatening storm surge and hurricane conditions ... along portions of the gulf coast of Florida tonight and Wednesday," the National Hurricane Center (NHC) announced at 5:00 pm EST. As of 5 am EST Tuesday, August 29, … [Read more...] about West coast of Florida braces for Hurricane Idalia (updated)
REPUBLICAN VOTER (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Ron DeSantis condemned the murder of three Black people by a racist gunman in Jacksonville, saying he “took the coward’s way out” and, “The shooting, based on the manifesto that they discovered from the scumbag who did this, was racially motivated. He was targeting people based on their race. That is totally unacceptable.” But what he’s ignoring is that the racist shooter … [Read more...] about REPUBLICAN VOTER (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)