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
The Media, the Election Outcome and Donald Trump (Guest Voice)
The Media, the Election Outcome and Donald Trump by Jordan Cooper The media forms ideas and thesse ideas help control instincts. Then, those actions are what explain our time. Jeb Bush wanted to pay for a lot of his air time and that is costly. He insisted on showing voters how much money he invested into the election to he was serious about his office and about being … [Read more...] about The Media, the Election Outcome and Donald Trump (Guest Voice)
Sarah Palin Could Soon Be In Charge Of The Nation’s Natural Resources
Now that Donald Trump is officially on his way to being the next president of the United States, he must decide how to fill his cabinet. According to reports, former Alaska governor and vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is a top contender for secretary of the interior. Trump mentioned he would like to appoint Palin to… … [Read more...] about Sarah Palin Could Soon Be In Charge Of The Nation’s Natural Resources
Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: The Bully’s Pulpit
The Bully's Pulpit by Mike Peters OF RELATED INTEREST: --Donald Trump: Glitch blamed for removing 'Muslim ban' proposal from President-elect's website --Donald Trump pledges to dismantle Dodd-Frank Act --Angela Merkel allies warn: A Donald Trump could happen in Germany too --"The Klan won last night': West Wing writer Aaron Sorkin on Trump election Mike Peters … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: The Bully’s Pulpit
The tyranny of pain that we have elected
On the gloomy and ominous evening of April 4, 1968, in Indianapolis, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy—against the objections of his advisers and security detail—stood on a flatbed truck and improvised a speech to a crowd of mostly African Americans. Trump gave us permission to hate. “Bobby” was running for president (and had only eight weeks left to live) but he had an … [Read more...] about The tyranny of pain that we have elected
The U.S. fatal historical blunder with Iran had grave consequences (Guest Voice)
The U.S. fatal historical blunder with Iran had grave consequences by Dr. Brian Alikhani The chaos began in 1978 shortly after I immigrated to the U.S. as an Iranian high school student. My country of origin was all over the news as the Iranian Revolution took hold, and the chaotic situation back home forced me to remain in the United States. I wrote my historical … [Read more...] about The U.S. fatal historical blunder with Iran had grave consequences (Guest Voice)
To my daughter: You are going to be OK
NEW YORK -- As I watched the returns at Donald Trump's celebration here Tuesday night, the hardest part was trying to reassure my seventh-grade daughter at home, via phone and text, that she would be OK. She had expected to be celebrating the election of the first female president, but instead, this man she had been reading and hearing horrible things about had won, and … [Read more...] about To my daughter: You are going to be OK
Will France be next to elect a radical populist leader?
In France, President-elect Donald Trump’s victory this week has immediately provoked comparisons to the country’s own presidential contest — made both by the media and the French candidates themselves. Following the US elections and, before that, the Brexit vote and regional victories by Germany’s far-right AFD-party, France is positioned as the next major referendum in Europe… … [Read more...] about Will France be next to elect a radical populist leader?