Even by the low standards of the modern Republican Party, the President-Elect is a man deeply ignorant of policy. And he possesses few, if any, real moral or political principles. For some this week, these facts have been a source of curious optimism. We can hope, they suggest, that Mr Trump might be capable of learning or, at least, of responding to being leaned on by the … [Read more...] about ANGELS, DEMONS, AND OUR UNCIVIL WAR
Lies that Trump sold: NAFTA
There may not have been a bigger set of lies in this presidential campaign than Donald Trump's NAFTA pronouncements, which he wielded like a bludgeon at rallies and in the "debates". Like most dubious soundbites, refutation requires paragraphs, not words. Blame politicians who rely on "simplistic and superficial labeling of complex issues." There are two parts to Trump's … [Read more...] about Lies that Trump sold: NAFTA
Exclusive: S African minister linked to rhino poaching
Al Jazeera's Investigative Unit has uncovered evidence of high level political connections to rhino poaching in Africa. The investigation raises serious questions about the involvement of a South African government minister and members of a Chinese presidential delegation in the illegal trade of rhino horns. Of the 25,000 remaining African rhino, the biggest population is in… … [Read more...] about Exclusive: S African minister linked to rhino poaching
Cartoon: Trump Riot
Trump Riot by Clay Jones I had another idea I was fully committed to drawing until I thought of this about an hour before I went to work. In the original idea I was going to point out that the people complaining about protesters and how they should accept their new president, never really accepted President Obama. While they’re calling today’s protesters “whiny,” … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Trump Riot
Priebus named White House chief of staff, Bannon chief strategist
President-elect Donald Trump named Republican National Committee chairman Reince Priebus as his White House chief of staff Sunday, suggesting an increased willingness by Trump to work within Washington's system to accomplish his agenda. At the same time, however, Trump announced that Stephen K. Bannon, his campaign CEO who helped amplify some of Trump's most incendiary … [Read more...] about Priebus named White House chief of staff, Bannon chief strategist
Trump Vows to Deport Millions of Undocumented Immigrants When He Takes Office
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump says he will deport two million to three million undocumented immigrants who have criminal records when he assumes power and keep his campaign pledge to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexican border to thwart the stream of illegal migration into the country. “What we are going to do is get the people… … [Read more...] about Trump Vows to Deport Millions of Undocumented Immigrants When He Takes Office
Movies create Dull Brains or Creative Genius? Let’s Find Out!
November 11, 2016: Movies have become a very prominent and important source of entertainment. There has been a tremendous increase in movie releases in the twenty-first century. Be it romance, horror, tragedy; movies have explored very many emotions and molded them into various shapes depending on the era and audience. Studies have revealed that adrenaline junkies… … [Read more...] about Movies create Dull Brains or Creative Genius? Let’s Find Out!
Some Pints for Reince?
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. Christ, Baby DonDon just wants to go play golf … [Read more...] about Some Pints for Reince?
McKinnon Pays Tribute to Clinton, Cohen on ‘SNL’
"Saturday Night Live" managed to mine pathos and humor from the election of Donald Trump as president in its first show since Tuesday's election. Cast member Kate McKinnon provided the passion and poignancy, opening the show in her Hillary Clinton guise for a plaintive rendition of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" that doubled as a tribute to the… … [Read more...] about McKinnon Pays Tribute to Clinton, Cohen on ‘SNL’
Confessions of a volunteer attorney for the “Hillary for President” campaign
Boy did we mess up. This is what happens to one’s predictive abilities when one lives in a bubble. My bubble is a nice apartment 14 floors above 8th Ave in Manhattan’s tony Chelsea district, mixing only with over-educated like-minded limousine liberals, and ensconced in a political campaign where optimism is the only valid currency. A fellow volunteer called on Tuesday … [Read more...] about Confessions of a volunteer attorney for the “Hillary for President” campaign
Anger and outrage over widespread rhino horn poaching
Allison Thompson is one of the most outspoken campaigners in the fight to save the rhino from extinction. A clue to her passion is the name she chose for the organisation she founded - Outraged South African Citizens Against Poaching - OSCAP. She recalls the incident that led her to set up OSCAP about six years… … [Read more...] about Anger and outrage over widespread rhino horn poaching
Cartoon: Popular Vote
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Will Trump bring out the ghosts of Nixon and Hoover?
WASHINGTON -- As a Donald Trump victory became clear Tuesday night, the ghost of Herbert Hoover paid a visit to Trump's election night party in New York. In the Fox News coverage playing on screens in the ballroom, Megyn Kelly turned to Karl Rove. "It didn't happen under Reagan or the Bushes. When was the last time a Republican president had a Republican Congress?" … [Read more...] about Will Trump bring out the ghosts of Nixon and Hoover?
Finding solace in Steinbeck during the time of Trump
In a jittery, newly authoritarian land of hatred and hurt, chastened criminal and social justice reformers and human rights advocates can find solace and sustenance in the words and works of the incomparable John Steinbeck, one of America’s greatest writers and psychoanalysts. In his opus and Pulitzer Prize winning, The Grapes of Wrath, spotlighting exploitative and … [Read more...] about Finding solace in Steinbeck during the time of Trump
Trump packs transition team with loyalists and family
By Steve Holland and Luciana Lopez WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - President-elect Donald Trump began laying the groundwork on Friday to take office on Jan. 20, 2017, gathering the most loyal advisers from his insurgent campaign and three of his children to plot his transition strategy. Trump put Vice President-elect Mike Pence in charge of his White House transition … [Read more...] about Trump packs transition team with loyalists and family
Trump’s Anti-Establishment Theme a Big Con
Paul Waldman explains in The Washington Post. The greatest trick Donald Trump pulled was convincing voters he’d be “anti-establishment.” Well, maybe not the greatest trick. But in a campaign full of cons, it has to rank close to the top. This was near the heart of Trump’s appeal to the disaffected and disempowered: Send me to Washington, and that “establishment” you’ve … [Read more...] about Trump’s Anti-Establishment Theme a Big Con
Could plan to circumvent Electoral College gain steam?
A movement to undermine the Electoral College, which has largely lied dormant for several years, may be gaining steam after Hillary Clinton’s win in the popular vote while losing the election to Donald Trump in the Electoral College. The outcome marks the second time in the past five elections for the White House that the winner of the popular vote (Al Gore in 2000) has lost … [Read more...] about Could plan to circumvent Electoral College gain steam?
Why did Trump win? Because Democrats stayed home
WASHINGTON — When all the ballots are counted — some 4.3 million remained in California as of Thursday night, according to the state's secretary of state — Hillary Clinton will have won the popular vote by well over a million votes, en route to losing the electoral college and the White House. The result put a… … [Read more...] about Why did Trump win? Because Democrats stayed home
Poor Urban Turn-Out Led to Clinton Loss
Very Poor Inner City Voter Turn-out, as I have looked at it, is the major demographic trend that led to the demise of Hilary Clinton in 2016. Ms Clinton missed the 270 required to get elected by 42 Electoral Votes. The Democrats lost three critical states by razor slim margins, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin, which account for 46 Electoral votes. Winning all three … [Read more...] about Poor Urban Turn-Out Led to Clinton Loss
Why Clinton Lost
Myriads of Clinton supporters have chimed in on why Hillary Clinton lost the presidential election. Among the reasons cited, I have yet to read one which, in my opinion, accurately reflects the real reason why Clinton lost. Why did Clinton lose? To me, the answer is simple. She lost because of her dishonesty. That dishonesty was apparent to people who didn't have … [Read more...] about Why Clinton Lost