Like many Americans, I am beyond disturbed by the prospect of Steven Bannon having an appointment, much less a high-access one in the White House. Pursuant to that, I have composed a letter to Trump campaign manager Kellyanne Conway urging the incoming administration to be forthright and square with the American people about Mr. Bannon's past. Dear Ms. Conway: I realize … [Read more...] about An Open Letter to Kellyanne Conway: Confront the Bannon Matter Head-On
Cartoon: Steve Bannon, Decorum Required
Steve Bennon, Decorum Required by Clay Jones Do you know why people are protesting and are upset over the election of Donald Trump? It’s not just because a narcissistic man who’s notable for being ignorant is walking into the Oval Office. It’s because they’re goose stepping into the Oval Office. Another big juicy reason that a lot of Americans are still traumatized after … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Steve Bannon, Decorum Required
Democrats Needing Cheese With Their Whine?
The Hill is reporting that outgoing Democrat senator Barbara Boxer will introduce legislation to get rid of the Electoral College. Boxer's quest is so quixotic that not even Don Quixote himself would pursue it. Why? Because . . . . . . what Boxer wants is fraught with problems as the USA Today editorial board mentions in its editorial "Keep the Electoral … [Read more...] about Democrats Needing Cheese With Their Whine?
History v Now – US Near World Monopoly 1945 – 1970
We often hear things like, wages have not risen appreciably since 1976 and we want our old jobs back. We often look back at the past to look forward. I thought I would look at history and where we are today to determine what is possible. This is a look at what started it all. Then we will move forward in time, probably tomorrow. By 1976, the United States had experienced 30 … [Read more...] about History v Now – US Near World Monopoly 1945 – 1970
Scylla and Charybdis
November 16, 2016 Note to readers: This is the latest entry in Baby DonDon’s diary. The series imagines that President-elect 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 Baby DonDon. So you’ve probably heard … [Read more...] about Scylla and Charybdis
That’s The Way It Is
No matter how much centrist and left-wing American citizens lament the fact that Donald Trump is America’s new president, that’s the way it is. And it ain’t gonna change. Demonstrations may release some pent-up anger at the results of the election, but they are not going to accomplish anything. The people who are in the streets demonstrating would have had a much more … [Read more...] about That’s The Way It Is
Cartoon: Steve Bannon, horse whisperer
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Russia launches major offensive against rebels in Syria, airstrikes hit Aleppo
BEIRUT — Russia launched a broad new offensive Tuesday against rebels seeking to topple Syrian President Bashar Assad, an onslaught that included Moscow's first use of fighter jets launched from an aircraft carrier in the Mediterranean. At the same time, a three-week lull in fighting in the northern city of Aleppo was shattered as Syrian aircraft… … [Read more...] about Russia launches major offensive against rebels in Syria, airstrikes hit Aleppo
The Gory Details
On November 4th, at 6 AM, my old friend cellulitis made a surprise visit, as I suddenly began to get chills that seemed more like I was on an arctic expedition with only a sheet, than my warm bedroom with a nice blanket. I immediately ran to the medicine cabinet and took the antibiotics that I have on hand for just such an emergency. Got under the blankets and rode out the … [Read more...] about The Gory Details
Mr. President, why the happy face?
WASHINGTON -- Why is this man smiling? President Obama's chosen successor suffered a devastating loss last week to a man who made a primary campaign issue of Obama's "disastrous" management of the country. The Democratic Party is in a shambles, outnumbered in state legislatures, governors' mansions, the House and the Senate. Conservative control of the Supreme Court … [Read more...] about Mr. President, why the happy face?
Cartoon: Preibus and Bannon
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Being Pragmatic: Difficult, but Necessary (Guest Voice)
Being Pragmatic: Difficult, but Necessary By Dale Schlundt, M.A. The very last thing anyone enjoys doing is to concede that there is an error in their own beliefs. Feeling that we currently know what is correct and true is important to most individuals. Despite there being very few absolute truths in life, the greatest fundamental lesson one can learn is the ability to … [Read more...] about Being Pragmatic: Difficult, but Necessary (Guest Voice)
Poll: GOP must now heed working class voters, not business
A poll conducted on Election Night finds that working class voters -- whites without a college degree -- are now as staunchly part of the Republican base as blacks and Hispanics are lopsidedly Democratic. The survey by pollster Stan Greenberg shows that President-elect Donald Trump’s largest bloc of support in the election came from white non-college men, by a 72-23 percent … [Read more...] about Poll: GOP must now heed working class voters, not business
I wish President Trump failure
WASHINGTON -- The people chose Hillary Clinton. But it's the electoral vote that counts, not the popular vote, so Donald Trump will be president. And no, I'm not over it. No one should be over it. No one should pretend that Trump will be a normal president. No one should forget the bigotry and racism of his campaign, the naked appeals to white grievance, the … [Read more...] about I wish President Trump failure
A Wall? Maybe A Fence…
All Bricked Up If Humpty Dumpty tumbles off Donald Trump's wall, he may not have much of a fall. The President-elect has diminished the scale of the wall he pledged to build along our border with Mexico. There will be some portions of wall, but also some stretches of fence. When fences won't work, maybe he'll try a few traffic cones. Or a crossing guard. Trump has reminded us … [Read more...] about A Wall? Maybe A Fence…
Climate Envoy: Paris Deal Will Move Forward Even Without US
The outgoing U.S. Special Envoy for Climate Change says China and other countries are expected to stay committed to the Paris Agreement, regardless of what the next U.S. administration decides. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has said he believes climate change is a hoax, and he pledged during his election campaign to "cancel" U.S. participation in last… … [Read more...] about Climate Envoy: Paris Deal Will Move Forward Even Without US
Happily Ever After … (updated 11/16 with Cool)
Above is JSpencer's, JACKIE! More about Jackie, to come. I have been considering getting another dog. Deep breath .... yummy. As I told JSpencer off line I think I could be a better daddio to my new pup with additional wisdom gained since my Reno left after fifteen years, three years ago. However, I won't enter into that type relationship lightly. Love is … [Read more...] about Happily Ever After … (updated 11/16 with Cool)
Cartoon: Trump appointments
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Trump will get wake up call when he takes office, Obama says
By Roberta Rampton WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President-elect Donald Trump is in for a quick wake-up call and will have to adjust his temperament when he confronts the realities of his new job on Jan. 20, President Barack Obama said on Monday. In a news conference at the White House, Obama said the freewheeling Trump could not be as outspoken as he was during the long and … [Read more...] about Trump will get wake up call when he takes office, Obama says
Against Trumpian triumphalism
WASHINGTON -- Let's be clear: The United States of America is not Donald Trump's country. When all the returns are in, Hillary Clinton will emerge with a popular vote lead of some 1.5 million to 2 million votes, according to estimates by both Nate Cohn of The New York Times and Henry Olsen, a conservative voting analyst whose pre-election predictions were close to the … [Read more...] about Against Trumpian triumphalism