The news story looked at first glance like it had come straight from one of America's most established and trusted news sources - ABC TV - and it was an eye-opener. A man claimed Hillary Clinton's team paid him US$3,500 to pretend to be a protester at a Donald Trump rally, simultaneously calling into question the… … [Read more...] about The scourge of the U.S. election: Fake news, exploding on social media, is seeping into the mainstream
The Real E-mail Scandal
Matthew Yglesias cries BS on the pseudo-scandal surrounding Hillary Clinton's e-mails on vox.com. Some time ago, Hillary Clinton and her advisers decided that the best course of action was to apologize for having used a personal email address to conduct government business while serving as secretary of state. Clinton herself was, clearly, not really all that remorseful about … [Read more...] about The Real E-mail Scandal
President Havoc
WASHINGTON -- This is no ordinary election. Time for a reminder of what's at stake: Climate policy and the clean-energy economy: For anyone who accepts the scientific consensus that global warming poses a clear and present danger, there is only one choice. Hillary Clinton will continue along the path laid out by President Obama and other world leaders. Donald Trump has … [Read more...] about President Havoc
Bridgegate verdict: Christie Aides Bill Baroni and Bridget Kelly guilty on all counts
NEWARK -- Two former Christie administration insiders charged in a bizarre scheme of political retaliation against a mayor who refused to endorse the governor for re-election were found guilty Friday on all counts in the long-running Bridgegate saga. In a seven-week trial that saw their own words used against them, Bill Baroni and Bridget Anne Kelly… … [Read more...] about Bridgegate verdict: Christie Aides Bill Baroni and Bridget Kelly guilty on all counts
Trump/GOP Strategy: The Big Lie
"If you tell a lie big enough, and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it." --Joseph Goebbels, Nazi Minister of Propaganda In a political system where the most honest politicians tell the truth about half the time (according to Politifact.com), Donald Trump has set a new standard for lying. Multiple news outlets have chronicled Trump's lies (here, here, … [Read more...] about Trump/GOP Strategy: The Big Lie
The Modern Pro-Life Movement: Is This a New Wave of Feminism?
For the last few decades, questions about reproductive rights have been largely a political issue, with both sides of the aisle working to finagle the discussion to their best interests. It’s a complicated subject, especially considering that men have been making the majority of the decisions regarding women’s reproductive healthcare. The conversation, however, is … [Read more...] about The Modern Pro-Life Movement: Is This a New Wave of Feminism?
Michael Gerson on Trump: A Rare Breed Indeed
Michael Gerson used to write speeches for George W. Bush. For sixteen years, he has carried the Republican flag for George W. Bush and against Barack Obama. But he writes in the Washington Post that Americans of both parties should not vote for Donald Trump, a man who represents everything that is antithetical to American ideals: His political theory, such as it is, … [Read more...] about Michael Gerson on Trump: A Rare Breed Indeed
Bret Baier Is A Fox News Mouthpiece For Unknown Sources On FBI Stories
Reprinted with permission from Media Matters. Amid an unprecedented stream of leaks from anonymous FBI sources to various media outlets, Fox News' Bret Baier is reporting unverified but explosive allegations about bureau investigations involving Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton based on extremely sketchy sourcing, escalating the scandalized tenor of the campaign … [Read more...] about Bret Baier Is A Fox News Mouthpiece For Unknown Sources On FBI Stories
Clinton’s skills would be tested from the very first minute as an embattled president
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — If she wins, President Hillary Clinton's troubles would start before she was even sworn into office. Most Americans don't trust her. Many lawmakers vow not to work with her. One already has floated the idea of impeachment. GOP congressional investigations are likely, adding to a new FBI investigation involving her personal email… … [Read more...] about Clinton’s skills would be tested from the very first minute as an embattled president
Innocent Until Proven Guilty (Guest Voice)
Innoccent Until Proven Guilty by Jordan Cooper Innocent until proven guilty is provided by a British common law tradition. It protects the accused from false imprisonment. It protects the accused from a partial trial. Finally, it protects the innocent from being unjustly punished. A lot of our citizens despise being dependent on others, but we get so many of our laws … [Read more...] about Innocent Until Proven Guilty (Guest Voice)
FBI examining fake documents targeting Clinton campaign
By Mark Hosenball WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The FBI and U.S. intelligence agencies are examining faked documents aimed at discrediting the Hillary Clinton campaign as part of a broader investigation into what U.S. officials believe has been an attempt by Russia to disrupt the presidential election, people with knowledge of the matter said. U.S. Senator Tom Carper, a … [Read more...] about FBI examining fake documents targeting Clinton campaign
Please Make It Stop
Pennsylvania, which had been a no-contest state in presidential primaries because of its late balloting, is a now a swing state with less than a week until the election. Just about every voter by now has received dozens of robocalls, e-mails, letters, postcards, and exposure to almost-uncountable radio, TV, digital, satellite, and social media ads. Most are attack ads, with … [Read more...] about Please Make It Stop
Trump Victory Still Possible
It is still theoretically possible for Donald Trump to be victorious on November 8th. That is the news coming from Nate Silver, editor in chief of FiveThirtyEight. He states, "In fact, Clinton would probably lose the Electoral College in the event of a very close national popular vote." If Trump did pull off an upset and win, then I certainly wouldn't cry about it. … [Read more...] about Trump Victory Still Possible
Cartoons: FBI James Comey
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Adelson donates $$25 million to defeat Clinton
Adelson had previously expressed frustration over the campaign of Republican Candidate Donald Trump, whom Adelson thought suffered from a "lack of focus" and had little chance of beating Clinton. Adelson appears to have had a change of heart after the FBI announced that it would reopen its investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of an illegal private… … [Read more...] about Adelson donates $$25 million to defeat Clinton
Scamalot
November 3, 2016 Note to readers: This is the latest entry in Baby DonDon’s campaign diary. The series imagines that “Mr.” 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. JFK’s presidency was known … [Read more...] about Scamalot
What if Clinton wins? Then what?
What if Hillary Clinton is elected the next POTUS? Then what? Anyone who has read my previous posts should already know that a Clinton victory is something that I do NOT want. Only an idiot would conclude that I would vote for Clinton or want her to win. So, how should an anti-Clinton voter like me respond if Clinton wins? Besides having a stiff drink … [Read more...] about What if Clinton wins? Then what?
Outsiderism’s mysterious ways
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Will Missouri be the one state next Tuesday that produces an anti-establishment trifecta? And will we ever get to exploring how Donald Trump, who has trafficked with old-style politicians all his life, has gotten away with casting himself as the year's premier outsider? Missouri was, as recently as 2008, a presidential swing state. This year, it's … [Read more...] about Outsiderism’s mysterious ways
Clinton still the smart choice (FULL TEXT: Los Angeles Times Editorial)
Almost six week ago we enthusiastically endorsed Hillary Clinton for president, calling her "an experienced, thoughtful and deeply knowledgeable public servant" while warning that Republican opponent Donald Trump was a "thin-skinned demagogue who is unqualified and unsuited to be president." Since then, we have been fortified in our opinion by Clinton's commanding performances … [Read more...] about Clinton still the smart choice (FULL TEXT: Los Angeles Times Editorial)
Cartoon: Comey’s Black Eye
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