November 9, 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 … [Read more...] about WTF?
WTF?
Hillary Clinton concedes election, urges open mind on Trump
By Amanda Becker NEW YORK (Reuters) - Democrat Hillary Clinton conceded the 2016 U.S. White House race to Republican Donald Trump on Wednesday and offered to work with the president-elect, who she hoped would be a successful leader for all Americans. Clinton, appearing at midday after a bruising election loss to the New York real estate magnate, urged supporters to keep … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton concedes election, urges open mind on Trump
Democracy is a Choice We Make Everyday
Election day is an important day when we as Americans choose who we are as a nation. Yesterday, Americans chose Donald Trump to be our standard-bearer, and he will be our next President. As it became more evident that Donald Trump would win last night -- massively outperforming prior Republican tallies in White regions even as he lost Latinos by shocking margins -- I didn't … [Read more...] about Democracy is a Choice We Make Everyday
A stunning cake and a stunned nation
WASHINGTON -- Baker Melissa Alt showed up unbidden at Trump Tower on Election Day with a 40-pound cake in the form of a Donald Trump bust, and Trump aides liked the likeness enough to display it in the ballroom at Trump's election-night party. But there was something wrong with the chocolate confection. Alt was aiming to reproduce Trump's pout, but she wound up making … [Read more...] about A stunning cake and a stunned nation
Hillary Clinton’s Epic Failure
EDITOR'S NOTE: This was posted Monday and is being reposted today due to its renewed timeliness. In the pre-2016 political world, the election was supposed to be a congenial race between the Bush's and the Clinton's. With Barack Obama's juggernaut and a lackluster Republican nominee, the campaign would have some light but little heat while she glides her way into the Oval … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton’s Epic Failure
Hillary Clinton Rebuked!
The voters have spoken, and they have rebuked Hillary Clinton for her misdeeds. It is said that actions speak louder than words. Donald Trump's words have been bad, but Hillary Clinton's actions have been worse. In previous posts, I describe Trump as a political monster, but I never accuse him of being corrupt. The "corrupt" label belongs to Hillary Clinton, and, … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton Rebuked!
Moving Forward
Ezra Klein takes stock of what is ahead on vox.com. Donald Trump has won the election. Now it is up to America’s institutions, and the people within them, to check his worst instincts. There is danger in Trump. He’s a man with authoritarian impulses, a conspiracy theorist’s bent, and a taste for vengeance. He has an alarming temperament, little impulse control, and less … [Read more...] about Moving Forward
Republican America
The headline this morning is that we have elected Donald Trump to be our president. The more pertinent lesson is that Democrats again earned a place of disfavor, standing in the corner face to the wall. Pre-vote, much talk centered around the reassessment that would be necessary for Republicans after the election. Now we should know that it is Democrats who must reassess if … [Read more...] about Republican America
Dear Reader: What is your response to the election results?
Dear Reader: What is your response to the results of the elections of 11/08/16? Are you jumping up and down with excitement, or are you wailing and gnashing your teeth? Do you fear that your life will be ruined, or are you breathing a sigh of relief? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My response to all … [Read more...] about Dear Reader: What is your response to the election results?
The Nightmare Continues
I woke up this morning exhausted and dispirited from a most hellish nightmare, a nightmare that seemed to last an eternity -- only to realize that the nightmare continues. Last night, Americans elected as the 45th president of the United States a man whose campaign “took relentless aim at the institutions and long-held ideals of American democracy.” Yesterday, … [Read more...] about The Nightmare Continues
Cartoon: Putin-Trump
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An American Tragedy Starring Phony Populism, Megalomania, Lying Hillary And That Basket Of Deplorables
The ascendancy of Donald Trump to the presidency is tragedy. This is because beyond Trump himself -- a vile and pathetically borish boy-man incapable of growth, comprehension or compassion -- were people who believed he would not only give voice to their angst, he would be able to act on it as president by turning back the national clock. But lest we forget, lurking behind … [Read more...] about An American Tragedy Starring Phony Populism, Megalomania, Lying Hillary And That Basket Of Deplorables
With Trump Win, NATO Future In Doubt
The future of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is officially in flux as Republican presidential nominee looks like he could be poised to pull of a shocking victory against Democrat Hillary Clinton Tuesday night. Trump has been a vocal critic of NATO and has threatened to pull support from the military alliance the United States… … [Read more...] about With Trump Win, NATO Future In Doubt
Early Trump Lead Sends Stock Futures Plunging
Republican Donald Trump’s strong showing in early presidential election results Tuesday sent stock futures tumbling. Overnight Dow Jones futures plunged more than 500 points shortly after 9 p.m. The Standard & Poor’s index futures was off 58 points and the Nasdaq fell 123 points. The Mexican peso, which had been surging in recent days on perceptions… … [Read more...] about Early Trump Lead Sends Stock Futures Plunging
Trump, Clinton battle for lead in battleground states
By John Whitesides and Steve Holland (Reuters) - Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton battled deep into the night for the White House on Tuesday, with Trump surprisingly holding narrow leads in a series of states that were too close to call, including the key battlegrounds of Ohio and Florida. The U.S. dollar sank and stock markets slammed into reverse in … [Read more...] about Trump, Clinton battle for lead in battleground states
Judge Shreds Trump Campaign For Wanting Nevada Poll Workers Names Made Public (VIDEO)
The Donald Trump campaign just filed a lawsuit against Clark County, Nevada, for allowing people to vote. Team Trump claims that Joe P. Gloria, the Clark County registrar of voters, kept polling locations open for "two hours beyond the designated closing time." Trump believes this is evidence of a ‘rigged election.' However, under election law, anyone… … [Read more...] about Judge Shreds Trump Campaign For Wanting Nevada Poll Workers Names Made Public (VIDEO)
Comey’s damage can’t be undone
WASHINGTON -- So all the over-the-top histrionics about Hillary Clinton's emails amounted, in the end, to nothing, nada, zilch. Next to the word "fiasco" in the dictionary should be a picture of FBI Director James Comey. Should his picture be next to the word "catastrophe" as well? Did Comey's 10th- and 11th-hour letters to Congress -- one basically screaming "red … [Read more...] about Comey’s damage can’t be undone
Cartoons: Election Vote
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Early Voting Demographics Bode Well For Clinton In Florida
We’ve waited the entire year to say, Election Day is here and I think I can get unanimous consent that we’re all immensely glad. And as voters anxiously await America’s choice, there are a few clues as to who might have the edge in the closely contested state of Florida. Let's start with demographics. 6.4 million votes have been already cast. That is estimated to be 2/3 of … [Read more...] about Early Voting Demographics Bode Well For Clinton In Florida
Trumpy Thrilla from Manila: President Duterte
Trumpy Thrilla from Manila: President Duterte by David Anderson Sometimes blips on the diplomatic radar far away can be prescient of larger things to come, closer to home. In the Philippines, things are happening, and they’re worth taking note of for our alliance, geopolitics, and the psychology of a country’s president. According to Fujisankei Japanese … [Read more...] about Trumpy Thrilla from Manila: President Duterte