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
ANGELS, DEMONS, AND OUR UNCIVIL WAR
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!