The Importance of the Millennial Vote: Four Key Points By Dr. William Schiemann Millennials are particularly concerned about their life paths and finding fulfillment resulting from choices they are making today. And that includes, choosing the next President or key local officials. In a recent study of fulfillment by Metrus Institute, we found that many Millennials are … [Read more...] about The Importance of the Millennial Vote: Four Key Points
Comey’s dangerous October surprise
WASHINGTON -- When FBI Director James Comey testified before Congress in July about his recommendation not to prosecute Hillary Clinton, he mentioned at least 10 times how important it was that he be transparent. "What I decided to do was offer transparency to the American people," he said, "because I thought it was very, very important for their confidence in the … [Read more...] about Comey’s dangerous October surprise
Bill Maher on False Equivalence — and Other Truths
Smile with me at it or be indignant at it (I hope it is the former), but please watch it. This is one for the books Caution: Adult language and, worse, some hard truths. Courtesy: Real Time With Bill Maher … [Read more...] about Bill Maher on False Equivalence — and Other Truths
The likely impact of the latest FBI Clinton email probe
Gaming out the political fallout from the latest FBI letter and the best way to do so is to compare it to the effect of the FBI report in July and to fallout to Trump after the Access Hollywood tape and accusations appeared. When the email issue first appeared in 2015 Hillary took a big polling hit. It was genuinely new news and her responses to it only made things worse. It … [Read more...] about The likely impact of the latest FBI Clinton email probe
Politics as Unusual: The FBI, The Bundy Verdict And the Comey Letter
FBI director James Comey had a lousy week, and next week is not looking any better. A trial jury in Oregon told him that his G-Men were off-base thinking that armed seizure of a federal bird sanctuary constituted a crime when the panel acquitted the Bundy Gang of conspiracy, gun and other charges. Comey took refuge in Anthony Weiner's underwear, but they're not … [Read more...] about Politics as Unusual: The FBI, The Bundy Verdict And the Comey Letter
Clinton takes on FBI Director in latest email flap
By Roberta Rampton and Steve Holland DAYTONA BEACH, Fla./GOLDEN, Colo. (Reuters) - Hillary Clinton on Saturday challenged FBI Director James Comey to provide a fuller explanation of investigative steps he is taking related to her use of a private email server, as the Democratic presidential candidate accused him of "deeply troubling" behavior 10 days before the U.S. … [Read more...] about Clinton takes on FBI Director in latest email flap
Eichenwald on the Latest Email ‘Explosion’
An updated Newsweek piece by Kurt Eichenwald provides what in my opinion is the most objective and balanced coverage of what many are calling “an explosive” situation that could sink Hillary Clinton’s aspirations for the White House, barely 11 days before the elections. Eichenwald points out: "The revelation that the FBI has discovered additional emails convulsed the … [Read more...] about Eichenwald on the Latest Email ‘Explosion’
UN expert condemns Canada-EU trade accord; echoes Trump
A non-partisan United Nations expert seems to side with Donald Trump on the negative impacts of trade agreements on middle class workers. He condemned CETA, a new highly-regarded accord between Canada and the European Union, because among other things it “gravely endangers labor, health and other social legislation”. “Civil society should demand referendums on the … [Read more...] about UN expert condemns Canada-EU trade accord; echoes Trump
Former Watergate prosecutor calls Trump’s claims Clinton emails are bigger than Watergate “totally absurd”
Did FBI Director James Comey act appropriately in sending a letter to Congress 11 days before a hotly contested national election stating that the F.B.I. had discovered e-mails that were potentially relevant to the investigation of Hillary Clinton’s private server? And is this scandal worse than Watergate, as Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump proclaimed? According … [Read more...] about Former Watergate prosecutor calls Trump’s claims Clinton emails are bigger than Watergate “totally absurd”
Donald Trump, Orchestra Conductor
If “All the world’s a stage,” we should give Donald Trump a standing ovation for his compelling personification of a demagogue. Mr. Trump has writ large the premise that undergirds a predatory world. The American election of 2016 can be seen as a contest over whether to affirm the primal survival strategy—no holds barred, every man for himself—that he embodies, or to build … [Read more...] about Donald Trump, Orchestra Conductor
Cartoon: Clinton’s Weiner
Clinton's Weiner by Clay Jones I wasn’t going to draw a cartoon tonight. I’m three days ahead with my cartoons to my clients. If you only view my cartoons at GoComics, who runs everything I do because I upload it myself, you’re a few days behind (you should subscribe to GoComics at only $2.00 a month, subscribe to me, and I’ll get a portion of that. Support your favorite … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Clinton’s Weiner
Emails and Shemales
October 29, 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. The real scandal here is … [Read more...] about Emails and Shemales
A look from afar: the U.S Presidential Election
A look from afar: the U.S Presidential Election by Gerard Ball As a journalism student in Ireland, I’m not exactly averse to reading about news both foreign and domestic. Given Ireland’s minuscule size, though, I do find myself putting more precedence on international affairs. With this in mind, It will come as no surprise to anyone that – especially recently – the U.S … [Read more...] about A look from afar: the U.S Presidential Election
Cartoon: Trump and the Fat Lady
Mike Slosberg is a cartoonist and novelist. He lives with his wife and hundreds of drawing pens on the Upper Westside of Manhattan, New York. You can see more of his cartoons and learn about his books by going to: mikeslosbergbooks.com … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Trump and the Fat Lady
Voting and Praying (Guest Voice)
Voting and Praying by Dave Anderson Both unpopular candidates this election have lit the way towards the "Third Party" or the write-in-and-sulk vote option for many citizens. Let us look at what this involves both dynamically and policy-wise. Firstly there's the Write-In. One can write in a candidate (say, Kasich, Reagan, or Gilligan) as a "protest vote." This is an … [Read more...] about Voting and Praying (Guest Voice)
Cartoon: Clinton Emails Story Will Not Die
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Former U.S. Rep Anthony Weiner under investigation for sexting teen
THAT's the headline we should be seeing today Everything else is speculation and hand-waving. Leaks and spin from Chaffetz, Gowdy et al are baker’s chocolate, and reporters are children who think “maybe it’ll taste sweet this time!" https://t.co/cb0U5Ne4wf— Brian Beutler (@brianbeutler) October 28, 2016 According to the NY Times: The F.B.I. is … [Read more...] about Former U.S. Rep Anthony Weiner under investigation for sexting teen
Clinton email problem resurfaces as FBI annnounces review
By Mark Hosenball and Jonathan Allen WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - The FBI said on Friday it was investigating more emails as part of a probe into Hillary Clinton's use of a private email system, in a new twist to the U.S. presidential campaign just 11 days before Election Day. Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey said in a letter to Republican U.S. … [Read more...] about Clinton email problem resurfaces as FBI annnounces review
Hillary Clinton makes gains in Texas and North Carolina. Yes, Texas
The Cook Political Report acknowledges it is unlikely Trump will lose Texas, but the fact that we are even talking about the possibility is nonetheless remarkable. In their forecasting model, they have moved Texas from Solid Republcan to Lean Republican, based in part on the RealClearPolitics polling average which has Trump up by a mere four points. They cite the growing … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton makes gains in Texas and North Carolina. Yes, Texas
Compare and contrast: Oregon versus Standing Rock
Ironic, isn't it, that the Bundy trial in Oregon ended the same day that law enforcement flexed its muscle at Standing Rock. On January 2, 2016, Ammon and Ryan Bundy of Nevada led an armed take-over of public (federal) property in Oregon. They shared photos of themselves on Facebook and Twitter. The armed occupation of the Malheur refuge, a bird sanctuary in eastern … [Read more...] about Compare and contrast: Oregon versus Standing Rock