October 27, 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. No way! No how! It is … [Read more...] about This is So Wrong!
Trump’s Surrogates Flipping Out
If you think that Donald Trump is bad, then check out what some of his surrogates are doing. From ABC News: "Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich unleashed a tirade on Fox News host Megyn Kelly after she mentioned Donald Trump's sexual accusers, saying she was "fascinated with sex." ... Kelly questioned if Trump were a "sexual predator" after mentioning an "Access … [Read more...] about Trump’s Surrogates Flipping Out
We will never know what would have happened if Trump had lost the nomination
Some relatively sane Republican commentators have been comforting themselves with the idea that anyone other than Donald Trump would surely have easily dispatched Hillary Clinton. The notion is built on the idea that he is so awful and that until recently polls have been so close that she must obviously be nearly as awful. On that claim, a recent article by Walter Shapiro at … [Read more...] about We will never know what would have happened if Trump had lost the nomination
Should Medical Facilities Be Concerned About Possible Cyberattacks?
We’re constantly reminded that we need to be careful with our passwords and always on the lookout for the signs of hacking or identity theft that often occur after a cyberattack. For us, it’s just part of our everyday lives, but there are some industries that don’t have the same concern about losing their information. The recent massive DDoS attack, powered by … [Read more...] about Should Medical Facilities Be Concerned About Possible Cyberattacks?
In Memoriam: John Hippolyte Tschirhart, ‘The French American’ ~ 1920-2016
John Tschirhart, dear friend and World War II hero, passed away Tuesday, October 25, after a long and valiant struggle with illnesses. John was approaching 96. This is one facet of his life story as told one year ago: When I visit World War II veteran and dear friend John Tschirhart at his assisted living community in Austin, Texas, the one thing he invariably asks me is … [Read more...] about In Memoriam: John Hippolyte Tschirhart, ‘The French American’ ~ 1920-2016
Baby boomers, you’ve done enough. Time to go
WASHINGTON -- Take the baby boomers. Please. The idealists of the 1960s have come a long way from Woodstock. After a quarter-century of mismanaging the country, they have produced Donald Trump, who with his narcissistic and uncompromising style is a bright orange symbol of what went wrong with the massive generation. And polls show that boomers are the biggest source of … [Read more...] about Baby boomers, you’ve done enough. Time to go
Get a Brazilian from a Brazilian
October 26, 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. So NBC News has this new … [Read more...] about Get a Brazilian from a Brazilian
Throw that woman in prison… NOBODY deletes 30,000 emails. [Guest Voice]
by Steve Krome For the last several years we've been bombarded with stories and speculation about Hillary Clinton’s email scandal and of her DELETING 30,000 emails. What was she doing...? What was that woman thinking? If you're like me you probably thought 30,000 emails? Nobody gets 30,000 emails! With that number in mind I took a look at myself and my email habits just … [Read more...] about Throw that woman in prison… NOBODY deletes 30,000 emails. [Guest Voice]
Solitary Confinement Saps Our Country’s Collective Conscience
Over 125 years ago, in a death penalty case called In re Medley, 134 U.S. 160, 170-71 (1890), the United States Supreme Court wrote that solitary confinement was a “further terror and peculiar mark of infamy.” The Court described it further as an “additional punishment of the most important and painful character.” Alluding to this ancient recognition of solitary … [Read more...] about Solitary Confinement Saps Our Country’s Collective Conscience
Clinton warns against complacency, Trump warns of World War III
By Luciana Lopez COCONUT CREEK, Fla. (Reuters) - Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton warned her supporters on Tuesday against complacency as opinion polls show her holding a clear lead over Republican rival Donald Trump with two weeks left until the Nov. 8 election. Clinton told voters in Florida, one of the battleground states where the election will likely … [Read more...] about Clinton warns against complacency, Trump warns of World War III
Matrimony cannot be belittled (Guest Voice)
by Jordan Cooper Everyone in this world needs someone to depend on and each person can impact someone's life. The color of a person's skin must not limit your service to people. The love of our Creator is unfailing and we should be able to choose who we would like to spend our life with. It would be a slip-up in the nature of our soil of liberty, and dwelling of … [Read more...] about Matrimony cannot be belittled (Guest Voice)
Angry Trump surrogate Gingrich fumbles: calls Megyn Kelly “fascinated with sex”
Is former House Speaker Newt Gingrich actually a Democratic Party mole, working to chase (yet) more women away from Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump? Just wonderin'... There are meltdowns in American politics, perhaps the most famous of which being Richard Nixon's 1962 "You won't have Nixon to kick around anymore" press conference comments upon losing his race … [Read more...] about Angry Trump surrogate Gingrich fumbles: calls Megyn Kelly “fascinated with sex”
The 2016 election has held up a mirror to America, and she is not beautiful
WASHINGTON - A timely visit to the American capital is a reminder that, unique among functioning democracies, Americans lavish kingly privileges on their presidents in a manner that is so extravagant, it would make actual monarchs blush. So when the nation prepares to anoint a knave or a joker as the new sovereign, it causes understandable… … [Read more...] about The 2016 election has held up a mirror to America, and she is not beautiful
Cartoon: Trump direction
Trump stops big bucks fundraisers that meant big cash for Republican Party
You can now say the "other" debate now seems over. Yes, each party had its primary debates. And then there were the Presidential debates. But the underlying debate has been whether Donald Trump really felt any loyalty to the Republican Party, which is teeming with members who noted during the primary that once upon a time he had been a Democrat lauding Hillary and … [Read more...] about Trump stops big bucks fundraisers that meant big cash for Republican Party
Health Care Costs Top New President’s Agenda
When the new President takes over the executive branch of the U.S. government in January, she must place health care costs at the top of her domestic agenda. Considering Hillary Clinton’s handling of health care reform in her husband’s administration, this would make an interesting parallel. In 1993 President Bill named the First Lady to lead a task force to reach the goal of … [Read more...] about Health Care Costs Top New President’s Agenda
Greatest Outrage Ever
October 25, 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. OMG, this could be the … [Read more...] about Greatest Outrage Ever
Florida is starting to slip away from Trump
CASSELBERRY, Fla. — Donald Trump's prospects in Florida are starting to slip away. The key reason is Republicans themselves. Interviews with more than 80 voters and party officials along the pivotal corridor across central Florida from Orlando to Tampa since the final debate last week reveal a party torn over its own nominee, and candidates and… … [Read more...] about Florida is starting to slip away from Trump
The lap dogs of democracy who don’t bark at Trump
WASHINGTON -- Donald Trump's closing argument has been to blame his fall on the dishonest, corrupt, horrible, poisonous and biased media. Trump is correct that there has been something wrong with the coverage. But the problem is that the media didn't show bias against Trump earlier and more often. I'm not talking about partisan bias, but a healthy and necessary … [Read more...] about The lap dogs of democracy who don’t bark at Trump
10 Things That Should End With This Election
10 Things That Should End With This Election By Peter Funt Just a few more weeks and we'll be free of the epic discomfiture that has been the 2016 presidential campaign. Here are ten things we should hope to never hear or see again: 10) "Move the needle." The worn out phrase is employed when commentators tell us that debates, speeches and news developments mean … [Read more...] about 10 Things That Should End With This Election