You think you know Superman, right? I mean, anyone can name his traits. Here are three descriptions from people in our newsroom: 1. Strong but silent. 2. He's a good man. 3. Superman is always like, "I am good and I am noble." But actually, Superman was a jerk. Yep. That's how he started anyway, back… … [Read more...] about DC Comics’ Chinese Superman rights a wrong dating back to 1937
Breathe deeply, then go vote
WASHINGTON -- Take a deep breath. Exhale. Repeat, until the anxiety attack passes. Then go vote, and soon our long national nightmare will be over. FBI Director James Comey's "October surprise" decision to cast last-minute shade over Hillary Clinton, based on emails he and his agents had not even read, was appallingly unfair. But there's nothing to be done about that … [Read more...] about Breathe deeply, then go vote
Tapped Out And Brassed Off: No More Donations
I’m on a first-name basis with Barack, Michelle, Joe, Hillary, Chelsea, Senator Al (Franken), somebody named Jess and somebody else named Nick. All my new BFFs write to me, some of them every day to tell me about their opponents' character defects, and they always ask for money. Not a lot, $5.00 here, $25.00 there, or $50.00 if someone is really sore aggrieved about something. … [Read more...] about Tapped Out And Brassed Off: No More Donations
Cartoon: Comeygate
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: Comeygate
POLL: Trump pulls ahead of Clinton by one point
It's not over until the you-know-what-lady sings and she has been clearing her voice in several pitches. The latest poll -- in another sign of how nothing can be taken for granted or dismissed by either party this election year -- shows Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump pulling ahead of Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, in a sharp change from recent … [Read more...] about POLL: Trump pulls ahead of Clinton by one point
Here’s the honest statement Comey won’t make
"Transparency is the absolute best thing for me and for democracy." -- FBI Director James Comey, July 2016 "[Crickets.]" -- FBI Director James Comey, October 2016 WASHINGTON -- FBI chief James Comey, until recently an adherent of the view that transparency is the best policy, has been hidden from public view since Friday, when he threw the nation … [Read more...] about Here’s the honest statement Comey won’t make
What If Trump Wins? Then What?
What if Donald Trump wins on November 8th? What if he defies the odds and is elected the next POTUS? Then what? How would Hillary Clinton's supporters react? Would they accuse the people who voted for Trump of being misogynists and racists? Or would they acknowledge that the latter simply believe that Hillary Clinton is worse than Trump? In a New York Post article, … [Read more...] about What If Trump Wins? Then What?
Comey’s Double Standard? Opposed naming Russia’s election meddling
Did FBI Director James Comey put his foot in his mouth in his "October surprise" comments about Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's email -- or was he putting his thumb on the scale politically and hurting Clinton, and helping Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump? Amid mounting criticism from Democrats, Republicans, prosecutors, state attorney … [Read more...] about Comey’s Double Standard? Opposed naming Russia’s election meddling
My 2016 Election Nightmare
I had the craziest dream -- one of those surrealistic nightmares that seem so improbably real while you're dreaming them. You know the kind: they're filled with plausible-but-absurd details that alarm and bewilder you -- like a tyrannical math teacher demanding that you find the square root of Norway or flunk the course. You shudder and stammer while your brain shuts down. Then … [Read more...] about My 2016 Election Nightmare
Trump’s Missing Emails (Full Newsweek Report)
Embed from Getty Images Close Over the course of decades, Donald Trump’s companies have systematically destroyed or hidden thousands of emails, digital records and paper documents demanded in official proceedings, often in defiance of court orders. These tactics—exposed by a Newsweek review of thousands of pages of court filings, judicial orders and affidavits from an array … [Read more...] about Trump’s Missing Emails (Full Newsweek Report)
The Coattail Effect: Is there Such A Thing Anymore?
Historic Quote: “In 1966, skirts are higher, pants are tighter and LBJ’s coattails are shorter.” - A GOP slogan for the 1966 midterm elections as the GOP hoped to win back contests that had been lost in Lyndon Johnson's 1964 rout. For most of October, particularly since the release of the "Access Hollywood" tapes, Democrats have been gleeful that a huge Clinton win would be … [Read more...] about The Coattail Effect: Is there Such A Thing Anymore?
Clinton Creating Constitutional Crisis?
The words of a devout Democrat: "I am not able, under the circumstances we are now facing, to vote for Secretary Clinton." Those are the words of Democrat pollster Douglas E. Schoen, who worked for Bill Clinton during his presidency. He explains his decision not to vote for Hillary Clinton: "I am now convinced that we will be facing the very real possibility of a … [Read more...] about Clinton Creating Constitutional Crisis?
The 2016 Protest Vote (Guest Voice)
by Steven Nemerovski Are you a Republican in one of the very “blue” states such as California, New York or Illinois? Or, perhaps you’re are a Democrat trapped in a very “red” state such as Texas, Indiana or South Carolina. Let’s face it, when it comes to the electoral map, your vote for President is about as meaningful as another drop of water in the ocean. What’s a … [Read more...] about The 2016 Protest Vote (Guest Voice)
We Need To Embrace Unorthodox Methods In Healthcare
We do everything within our power to make sure our children are healthy and happy. When something does go wrong, it can be difficult to diagnose exactly what the problem is due to the simple fact that children cannot express themselves the same way adults can. Unorthodox diagnosis techniques can help medical professionals to properly determine the best treatment techniques. … [Read more...] about We Need To Embrace Unorthodox Methods In Healthcare
Grab them by the Weiner
Copyright 2016 David Donar. All rights reserved.Copyright Donar, Political Graffiti … [Read more...] about Grab them by the Weiner
Why Angry White Women Say They are Blacks for Trump
October 31, 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. Ah, Halloween, I love it. … [Read more...] about Why Angry White Women Say They are Blacks for Trump
Sen. Harry Reid’s letter to FBI Director James Comey (full text)
Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid sent this to Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey on Sunday. Here is the full text from Reid's website: Dear Director Comey: Your actions in recent months have demonstrated a disturbing double standard for the treatment of sensitive information, with what appears to be a clear intent to aid one political party over … [Read more...] about Sen. Harry Reid’s letter to FBI Director James Comey (full text)
Donald Trump’s Wall of Shame
WASHINGTON -- Donald Trump really is building a wall. But his supporters are going to pay for it. "I want to show you something very special," the candidate says in a video released last Thursday. "I am dedicating this wall right here in Trump Tower to a select group. ... They chipped in whenever and however they can." In a QVC-worthy pitch, Trump continues: … [Read more...] about Donald Trump’s Wall of Shame
Politix Update: A Tale Of Three Male Appendages & A Screwed Up Election
How very sad, but at the same time not surprising in this nightmare of an election year, that one of humanity's oldest problems -- men's little appendages getting them in big trouble -- threatens to dominate the closing days of the presidential campaign. We're actually talking about three appendages here. There is Donald Trump's appendage, he who has bragged about its … [Read more...] about Politix Update: A Tale Of Three Male Appendages & A Screwed Up Election
Top 11 ways Israeli elections are better
Benji Lovitt It’s just nine days until the US elections. Are you ready for them to be over? If you thought Israeli elections were bad, the last many months may have caused you to reconsider. And what’s so bad about Israeli elections anyway? Here are the top 11 ways that the Israeli elections are better than… … [Read more...] about Top 11 ways Israeli elections are better