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?
Infographic: How will improved relations between the U.S. & Cuba affect our respective economies?
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Leonard Cohen, the Dark Poet King of Song, has Died.
As a young man, Leonard Cohen was a skinny little guy with a head full of dark curls-- and a beautiful deep singing voice that made the world go away for many a person. By the time he was an old man with a white buzz cut and a narrow brimmed perpetual fedora... Cohen had written and sang some of the most iconic songs of two centuries: including "Hallelujah,” “So Long … [Read more...] about Leonard Cohen, the Dark Poet King of Song, has Died.
In support of the Trump supporters
I was not for, or a fan of Donald Trump. However, working in rural southern Wisconsin, the typical Trump country, I live, work and play with a lot of typical Trump supporters. They are my colleagues, my patients, my neighbors, hunting buddies and all. This election season challenged us all in many ways. Many a time we would have discussions on the rhetoric and other hot-button … [Read more...] about In support of the Trump supporters
The Great Federal Lottery
November 10, 2016 Note to readers: This is the latest entry in Baby DonDon’s 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. President Baby DonDon. Hmm, I’m … [Read more...] about The Great Federal Lottery
On Veterans Day ‘Don’t Just Thank Them, Invite Them to Share Their Story’
Tomorrow, November 11, is Veterans Day. We honor all veterans, past and present. My thanks and honor to all veterans with a special note of gratitude and sadness to a World War II veteran and dear friend who recently left us, John Tschirhart -- 1920-2016. Here is just part of his story Maj. John Tschirhart with author Below are Veterans Day messages by … [Read more...] about On Veterans Day ‘Don’t Just Thank Them, Invite Them to Share Their Story’
Tantrums From Clinton Supporters (Updated)
[UPDATE: Donald Trump won in Michigan, too. Thus, my post has been edited to reflect this additional information.] Donald Trump was elected the next POTUS by 30 out of 50 states - a 60% majority. Trump was elected by the system established by the U.S. Constitution, and the system worked like it is supposed to. After all, the President of the United States is just … [Read more...] about Tantrums From Clinton Supporters (Updated)
Don’t be too smug about your victory, Mr. Trump (Guest Voice)
Congratulations, President-elect Donald Trump: You have won a resounding victory. But before you buy into the upcoming avalanche of media speculation that your victory will change the world, here are a few facts to keep you from becoming a megalomaniac despot. Fact No. 1: You won with the help of FBI director James Comey and Wikileaks,… … [Read more...] about Don’t be too smug about your victory, Mr. Trump (Guest Voice)