The forward-looking gains for the global south announced within the G20 summit’s first minutes were rooted in positive chemistry between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called it a “pivotal summit” because of its far-reaching agreements to benefit developing countries, including expanding … [Read more...] about Remarkable gains flow to poorer nations from Modi’s G20 summit with Biden’s help.
Fani Willis Reads Jim Jordan the RICO Act
It has been described as: • Fani Willis Blasts Jim Jordan… For Investigating Trump Charges: ‘You Lack A Basic Understanding Of The Law’ • Fani Willis Schools Jim Jordan… With Brutal Correction For His 'Total Ignorance' • Fani Willis Lashes Out at Jim Jordan …For Launching Investigation Into Her Trump RICO Case, Accuses Him of Trying to Obstruct a Criminal … [Read more...] about Fani Willis Reads Jim Jordan the RICO Act
SOMETHING TO CHEW ON
by Don Hermann Columnist MESSAGING You can have the greatest product in the world but without the right messaging, you ain’t got nothing. TRUTH The truth isn’t the truth until people believe you, and they won’t believe you if they don’t know what you’re saying, and they can’t know what you’ve saying if they don’t … [Read more...] about SOMETHING TO CHEW ON
GO FISH (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
Republicans are upset over right-wing terrorist and Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio being sentenced to 22 years in prison for his role in organizing his gang to attack the Capitol on January 6, 2021. His sentence for seditious conspiracy is the heaviest out of the over 1,100 people charged in connection to the attack. His supporters and fellow MAGAts are howling that this … [Read more...] about GO FISH (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
NIKKI HALEY’S SHAMELESS, FASCIST-ADJACENT FLIP FLOPS
I’ll go out on a limb and take a wild guess that you didn’t watch Nikki Haley make a fool of herself on TV last weekend. I was reminded of a sentence penned centuries ago by none other than the Marquis de Sade: “Those who have no principles are never more dangerous than when they reach the age when they lose all sense of shame.” Only a truly vacuous candidate can bring to … [Read more...] about NIKKI HALEY’S SHAMELESS, FASCIST-ADJACENT FLIP FLOPS
An idea for cleaning up Facebook and Twitter: pay to be unverified
“You’re not allowed to have a fake account on Facebook." That's what Mark Zuckerberg told Congress in October 2018 after the company's role as a purveyor of political lies, propaganda and misinformation (see Cambridge Analytica). It wasn't true then, and it's not true now. What if ... Rather than charge people to be verfied, charge them to be unverified and brand … [Read more...] about An idea for cleaning up Facebook and Twitter: pay to be unverified
Biden and Modi could make the world safer by helping to uplift the global poor.
As President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi head into their bilateral meeting tomorrow and the G20 summit, a lurking shadow will be China’s angst at India’s potential rise as the eastern Pacific’s superpower. China’s Xi Jinping as already signaled his apprehension by his last-minute decision to be absent and send his Premier Li Qiang instead. Modi’s … [Read more...] about Biden and Modi could make the world safer by helping to uplift the global poor.
Jew be or not Jew be, and other religious feuds
If you think that political feuds are bad, then try observing religious feuds. The latter make the former look sane in comparison. I kid you not. The mental gymnastics that some people use in their religious fights are so twisted that they would leave Simone Biles dizzy. Intra-religion fights often remind me of animals eating their own young. To illustrate what I … [Read more...] about Jew be or not Jew be, and other religious feuds
Step by Step, San Diego’s Museum of Us Sheds its Colonial Past
by Donald H. Harrison SAN DIEGO – Old-style anthropological museums used to collect things that didn’t belong to them and refused to return these cultural resources to their rightful owners, Micah Parzen, CEO of the Museum of Us, recently told me during an interview. Recently having celebrated his 13th anniversary as the executive director, the Balboa Park institution … [Read more...] about Step by Step, San Diego’s Museum of Us Sheds its Colonial Past
Texas Senate launches historic impeachment trial of AG Paxton
Updated 17 Sept 2023 | Originally posted 05 Sept 2023 In May, the Republican-led Texas House of Representatives voted 121-23 to impeach three-term Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, 60. The day after Labor Day, the Texas Senate began the impeachment trial for the suspended attorney general. Twelve Republicans joined 12 Democrats in a 24-6 vote rejecting Paxton's … [Read more...] about Texas Senate launches historic impeachment trial of AG Paxton
The Real War and the Pretend War
The Ukrainians are fighting a real war for the survival of their country. They have been given partial support from the United States and certain NATO countries that are not actually fighting in this war; their survival is not threatened. Since these countries are not threatened their decision-making process regarding support for Ukraine is conducted on an incremental basis, … [Read more...] about The Real War and the Pretend War
DESANTIS DECOWARDLY DECHICKEN (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
Isn’t it kind of wild that I’m drawing so many cartoons on an individual totally devoid of charm and personality? Say what you will about Mussolini, Castro, and Stalin, but at least they had some flare. Even Donald Trump has inspired millions to follow him and drink his Kool-Aid. Granted, they’re all racist imbeciles, but Ron DeSantis can’t take them from Trump. The only thing … [Read more...] about DESANTIS DECOWARDLY DECHICKEN (CARTOON AND COLUMN)
‘British Writer Pens The Best Description Of Trump I’ve Read’
There is a piece -- written by a very eloquent and witty English writer, Nate White -- circulating, purportedly in response to the question “Why do some British people not like Donald Trump?” It has recently (re-)appeared in the London Daily. It was also recently posted by the Democratic Coalition on Facebook and, since 2019, it has been posted and reposted in various blogs … [Read more...] about ‘British Writer Pens The Best Description Of Trump I’ve Read’
FOUR INDICTMENTS LATER, NOTHING’S CHANGED FOR TRUMP
by Carl Golden When America went to sleep on the night of Aug. 23 following the Republican presidential candidates’ debate, the Real Clear Politics polling averages put former president Donald Trump at 55 percent, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis at 14 and the rest of the field between less than one percent to seven percent. When the sun rose the following morning, Trump was … [Read more...] about FOUR INDICTMENTS LATER, NOTHING’S CHANGED FOR TRUMP
Modi’s G-20 Summit can help Biden to boost democracy and security outside the West.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is preparing to host a summit of the world’s most ambitious forum, the G-20, at a time of immense geopolitical turmoil that could undermine democracy and security everywhere, including in America. For Joe Biden, the Delhi summit of September 8-9 will be a significant occasion to reinforce ties with Modi and India since Russia’s Vladimir … [Read more...] about Modi’s G-20 Summit can help Biden to boost democracy and security outside the West.
Short naps can improve memory, increase productivity, reduce stress and promote a healthier heart
Short naps at the right time of day can benefit alertness and overall health in myriad ways. Tara Moore/Digital Vision via Getty Images Steven Bender, Texas A&M University Napping during the day is an ancient custom that is practiced worldwide. While some people view napping as a luxurious indulgence, others see it as a way to maintain alertness … [Read more...] about Short naps can improve memory, increase productivity, reduce stress and promote a healthier heart
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Antisemitism Then and Now
Antisemitism is stupid. It is illogical. It is disgusting, and yet, it keeps popping up in news headlines. What drives anyone to be antisemitic is something that I can only guess. It could be that antisemitic people are just simple citizens, people of the land, the common clay. You know . . . morons. It's common for one group of people to be chosen to be scapegoats … [Read more...] about Antisemitism Then and Now
Idalia expected to make landfall in Florida’s Big Bend; now a category 4 hurricane
It’s been a stormy August. Wednesday morning Hurricane Idalia, now a category 4 storm, is projected to create a catastrophic surge for those living in the Florida Big Bend. Storm surge: 12-16 feet. Where is Florida's Big Bend? It's where the panhandle and peninsula shake hands. Hurricane Franklin threatens Bermuda, is sending life-threatening surf to the US east … [Read more...] about Idalia expected to make landfall in Florida’s Big Bend; now a category 4 hurricane
Artificial Intelligence and the Human Workforce
The collective and individual intelligence of humans is now being surpassed by intelligent machines of human origin, whose workings and thought processes are not fully understood by those who devised this ingenious and all-encompassing technology. This artificial or man-made intelligence learns the way a baby learns, absorbing new information that is fed into it or it is … [Read more...] about Artificial Intelligence and the Human Workforce