An updated Newsweek piece by Kurt Eichenwald provides what in my opinion is the most objective and balanced coverage of what many are calling “an explosive” situation that could sink Hillary Clinton’s aspirations for the White House, barely 11 days before the elections. Eichenwald points out: "The revelation that the FBI has discovered additional emails convulsed the … [Read more...] about Eichenwald on the Latest Email ‘Explosion’
UN expert condemns Canada-EU trade accord; echoes Trump
A non-partisan United Nations expert seems to side with Donald Trump on the negative impacts of trade agreements on middle class workers. He condemned CETA, a new highly-regarded accord between Canada and the European Union, because among other things it “gravely endangers labor, health and other social legislation”. “Civil society should demand referendums on the … [Read more...] about UN expert condemns Canada-EU trade accord; echoes Trump
Former Watergate prosecutor calls Trump’s claims Clinton emails are bigger than Watergate “totally absurd”
Did FBI Director James Comey act appropriately in sending a letter to Congress 11 days before a hotly contested national election stating that the F.B.I. had discovered e-mails that were potentially relevant to the investigation of Hillary Clinton’s private server? And is this scandal worse than Watergate, as Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump proclaimed? According … [Read more...] about Former Watergate prosecutor calls Trump’s claims Clinton emails are bigger than Watergate “totally absurd”
Donald Trump, Orchestra Conductor
If “All the world’s a stage,” we should give Donald Trump a standing ovation for his compelling personification of a demagogue. Mr. Trump has writ large the premise that undergirds a predatory world. The American election of 2016 can be seen as a contest over whether to affirm the primal survival strategy—no holds barred, every man for himself—that he embodies, or to build … [Read more...] about Donald Trump, Orchestra Conductor
Cartoon: Clinton’s Weiner
Clinton's Weiner by Clay Jones I wasn’t going to draw a cartoon tonight. I’m three days ahead with my cartoons to my clients. If you only view my cartoons at GoComics, who runs everything I do because I upload it myself, you’re a few days behind (you should subscribe to GoComics at only $2.00 a month, subscribe to me, and I’ll get a portion of that. Support your favorite … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Clinton’s Weiner
Emails and Shemales
October 29, 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 DonDon. The real scandal here is … [Read more...] about Emails and Shemales
A look from afar: the U.S Presidential Election
A look from afar: the U.S Presidential Election by Gerard Ball As a journalism student in Ireland, I’m not exactly averse to reading about news both foreign and domestic. Given Ireland’s minuscule size, though, I do find myself putting more precedence on international affairs. With this in mind, It will come as no surprise to anyone that – especially recently – the U.S … [Read more...] about A look from afar: the U.S Presidential Election
Cartoon: Trump and the Fat Lady
Mike Slosberg is a cartoonist and novelist. He lives with his wife and hundreds of drawing pens on the Upper Westside of Manhattan, New York. You can see more of his cartoons and learn about his books by going to: mikeslosbergbooks.com … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Trump and the Fat Lady
Voting and Praying (Guest Voice)
Voting and Praying by Dave Anderson Both unpopular candidates this election have lit the way towards the "Third Party" or the write-in-and-sulk vote option for many citizens. Let us look at what this involves both dynamically and policy-wise. Firstly there's the Write-In. One can write in a candidate (say, Kasich, Reagan, or Gilligan) as a "protest vote." This is an … [Read more...] about Voting and Praying (Guest Voice)
Cartoon: Clinton Emails Story Will Not Die
See great cartoons by all the top political cartoonists at http://cagle.com. To license this cartoon for your own site, visit http://politicalcartoons.com … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Clinton Emails Story Will Not Die
Former U.S. Rep Anthony Weiner under investigation for sexting teen
THAT's the headline we should be seeing today Everything else is speculation and hand-waving. Leaks and spin from Chaffetz, Gowdy et al are baker’s chocolate, and reporters are children who think “maybe it’ll taste sweet this time!" https://t.co/cb0U5Ne4wf— Brian Beutler (@brianbeutler) October 28, 2016 According to the NY Times: The F.B.I. is … [Read more...] about Former U.S. Rep Anthony Weiner under investigation for sexting teen
Clinton email problem resurfaces as FBI annnounces review
By Mark Hosenball and Jonathan Allen WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - The FBI said on Friday it was investigating more emails as part of a probe into Hillary Clinton's use of a private email system, in a new twist to the U.S. presidential campaign just 11 days before Election Day. Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey said in a letter to Republican U.S. … [Read more...] about Clinton email problem resurfaces as FBI annnounces review
Hillary Clinton makes gains in Texas and North Carolina. Yes, Texas
The Cook Political Report acknowledges it is unlikely Trump will lose Texas, but the fact that we are even talking about the possibility is nonetheless remarkable. In their forecasting model, they have moved Texas from Solid Republcan to Lean Republican, based in part on the RealClearPolitics polling average which has Trump up by a mere four points. They cite the growing … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton makes gains in Texas and North Carolina. Yes, Texas
Compare and contrast: Oregon versus Standing Rock
Ironic, isn't it, that the Bundy trial in Oregon ended the same day that law enforcement flexed its muscle at Standing Rock. On January 2, 2016, Ammon and Ryan Bundy of Nevada led an armed take-over of public (federal) property in Oregon. They shared photos of themselves on Facebook and Twitter. The armed occupation of the Malheur refuge, a bird sanctuary in eastern … [Read more...] about Compare and contrast: Oregon versus Standing Rock
This is So Wrong!
October 27, 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 DonDon. No way! No how! It is … [Read more...] about This is So Wrong!
Trump’s Surrogates Flipping Out
If you think that Donald Trump is bad, then check out what some of his surrogates are doing. From ABC News: "Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich unleashed a tirade on Fox News host Megyn Kelly after she mentioned Donald Trump's sexual accusers, saying she was "fascinated with sex." ... Kelly questioned if Trump were a "sexual predator" after mentioning an "Access … [Read more...] about Trump’s Surrogates Flipping Out
We will never know what would have happened if Trump had lost the nomination
Some relatively sane Republican commentators have been comforting themselves with the idea that anyone other than Donald Trump would surely have easily dispatched Hillary Clinton. The notion is built on the idea that he is so awful and that until recently polls have been so close that she must obviously be nearly as awful. On that claim, a recent article by Walter Shapiro at … [Read more...] about We will never know what would have happened if Trump had lost the nomination
Should Medical Facilities Be Concerned About Possible Cyberattacks?
We’re constantly reminded that we need to be careful with our passwords and always on the lookout for the signs of hacking or identity theft that often occur after a cyberattack. For us, it’s just part of our everyday lives, but there are some industries that don’t have the same concern about losing their information. The recent massive DDoS attack, powered by … [Read more...] about Should Medical Facilities Be Concerned About Possible Cyberattacks?
In Memoriam: John Hippolyte Tschirhart, ‘The French American’ ~ 1920-2016
John Tschirhart, dear friend and World War II hero, passed away Tuesday, October 25, after a long and valiant struggle with illnesses. John was approaching 96. This is one facet of his life story as told one year ago: When I visit World War II veteran and dear friend John Tschirhart at his assisted living community in Austin, Texas, the one thing he invariably asks me is … [Read more...] about In Memoriam: John Hippolyte Tschirhart, ‘The French American’ ~ 1920-2016
Baby boomers, you’ve done enough. Time to go
WASHINGTON -- Take the baby boomers. Please. The idealists of the 1960s have come a long way from Woodstock. After a quarter-century of mismanaging the country, they have produced Donald Trump, who with his narcissistic and uncompromising style is a bright orange symbol of what went wrong with the massive generation. And polls show that boomers are the biggest source of … [Read more...] about Baby boomers, you’ve done enough. Time to go