In response to The San Francisco Chronicle’s recent editorial, “Fight crime, not futility: Abolish the death penalty,” which thoroughly eviscerates Proposition 66 – the Grim Reaper ballot initiative seeking to speed-up state-sponsored executions – Sacramento D.A. Anne Marie Schubert promised California voters that, “[t]he overall changes” needed to repair the state’s … [Read more...] about Qualified Death Penalty Lawyers Don’t Grow on Trees (Another reason to vote “No” on Prop. 66, and “Yes” on Prop. 62)
Bell Tolling For Hillary Clinton?
"Perchance he for whom this bell tolls may be so ill, as that he knows not it tolls for him . . . Never send to know for whom the bells tolls; it tolls for thee." Thus writes 17th-Century Anglican priest and poet John Donne. The tolling of the bell that Donne refers to "is the ring of a bell to announce a death", a practice called the death knell. The first half of the … [Read more...] about Bell Tolling For Hillary Clinton?
The Fix Is In
I am not prone to conspiracy theories -- even though I uncovered at least one national conspiracy. I have seen enough of the world to know that, while small men have their delusions of grandeur and of being the captains of everyone's soul, the force of history -- for want of a better term -- has ideas of its own and always wins an arm-wrestling match, no matter how drunk you … [Read more...] about The Fix Is In
Politix Update: Rosemary Brown, Mike Pence & That Basket Of Deplorables
Rosemary Brown doesn't look like she belongs in a basket of deplorables. With her fresh-scrubbed parochial school girl good looks, she seems more like June Cleaver than a soldier in Donald Trump's army of bigots. But that is exactly the problem Brown has: She is a conservative Republican running for re-election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and despite the … [Read more...] about Politix Update: Rosemary Brown, Mike Pence & That Basket Of Deplorables
When It Comes To Health, The Cure Is Worse Than The Illness
People have made too big a deal about Hillary Clinton’s health. If so, it’s because the candidate has done that by her own handling of the weekend health scare. On Sunday, Clinton did a half-gainer into her SUV after swooning at the 9/11 Remembrance. It was captured on video, and it looked like she was unable to stand up. True to form, her campaign was spinning the story about … [Read more...] about When It Comes To Health, The Cure Is Worse Than The Illness
Release of Trump Prostate Exam Result Delayed
On the advice of his attorney, accountant and urologist, Donald Trump will not release the results of his prostate examination. Dr. Seymour Hair performed the examination in June 2016, shortly before the Republican National Convention. He confirmed that he performed the exam and was paid for his services. He has no knowledge of an issue with regard to the EOB. When Dr. Hair was … [Read more...] about Release of Trump Prostate Exam Result Delayed
What Makes Scammy Run?
September 15, 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. Folks, I am so honored. … [Read more...] about What Makes Scammy Run?
The Evolution Of Cartoons On Television: From Black And White To The Internet
We are the people we are today because of the cartoon shows we watched as children. It doesn't matter if you are pushing sixty and loved the Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle , or you're a teenager who only watches Egoraptor on YouTube, everyone watched cartoons. The first animated television show was Crusader Rabbit, which first… … [Read more...] about The Evolution Of Cartoons On Television: From Black And White To The Internet
Cartoon: Trump’s Loyalty
Trump's Loyalty by Clay Jones Donald Trump is a birther. He accused the president of being born in Kenya. Trump claimed he sent investigators on the hunt for the evidence. Then he dropped it and started a campaign for the presidency. When asked about it today he deflects to another subject as if he never engaged in birtherism at all. Question: Mr. Trump, do you … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Trump’s Loyalty
Why Are Hospital Mistakes Still All Too Common in 2016?
It’s no secret that America’s healthcare system is riddled with problems, but one wouldn’t necessarily expect general negligence to be among the most common. Unfortunately, in 2016, hospital mistakes are a tragically common event, as several recent high-profile cases would seem to confirm. Before investigating those cases, let’s take a look at the general state of affairs … [Read more...] about Why Are Hospital Mistakes Still All Too Common in 2016?
Cartoon: Hillary’s Health
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The Trump Organization’s Secretive Global Financial Web (full Newsweek story)
If Donald Trump is elected president, will he and his family permanently sever all connections to the Trump Organization, a sprawling business empire that has spread a secretive financial web across the world? Or will Trump instead choose to be the most conflicted president in American history, one whose business interests will constantly jeopardize the security… … [Read more...] about The Trump Organization’s Secretive Global Financial Web (full Newsweek story)
The Trumpification of Mike Pence
WASHINGTON -- Why does Mike Pence keep getting himself into such deplorable situations? Donald Trump's vice-presidential nominee went on CNN on Monday evening, trying to make hay from Hillary Clinton's calling half of Trump's backers racists and other "deplorables." But the appearance backfired when Pence declined to label former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke … [Read more...] about The Trumpification of Mike Pence
Obama campaigns for Clinton: Paints Trump as no friend of working class
By Ayesha Rascoe and James Oliphant PHILADELPHIA/DES MOINES, Iowa (Reuters) - With Hillary Clinton sidelined by pneumonia, President Barack Obama took up the Democrats' fight against Donald Trump on Tuesday, trying to quash the Republican presidential candidate's bid to appeal to working-class voters. Obama, whose 50 percent job approval rating could help improve the … [Read more...] about Obama campaigns for Clinton: Paints Trump as no friend of working class
Strong Like Bull
September 13, 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. So Baby DonDon keeps … [Read more...] about Strong Like Bull
Neglect of Infrastructure – A Price to Be Paid
For most of the 20th century, America was far ahead of the rest of the world in the quality and extent of its infrastructure in virtually every sector and every type, providing it with a marked economic advantage. However, through government neglect and an unwillingness to devote adequate funding to maintenance and expansion, America’s infrastructure is in dire straits, some of … [Read more...] about Neglect of Infrastructure – A Price to Be Paid
Yes, half of Trump supporters are racist
BALTIMORE -- Hillary Clinton may have been unwise to say half of Donald Trump's supporters are racists and other "deplorables." But she wasn't wrong. If anything, when it comes to Trump's racist support, she might have low-balled the number. Trump, speaking to the National Guard Association of the United States' annual conference here Monday afternoon, … [Read more...] about Yes, half of Trump supporters are racist
Is there anything funny about 9/11?
Is 9/11 fair game for humor? Can there be anything funny about nearly 3,000 people dying in a multi-pronged attack on the United States involving jets flying into buildings and a plane crashing in Pennsylvania? There weren't many laughs after the actual event. Americans and US comedians went silent, numb. Late night shows took a hiatus.… … [Read more...] about Is there anything funny about 9/11?
Twenty-five enlightening minutes with Black Uhuru’s Duckie Simpson
Derrick “Duckie” Simpson, founder of the world’s top-selling reggae band after Bob Marley and The Wailers, has been in the music business for over fifty years; but, at 66 years young you’d never know it, because as anyone who has seen (and heard) Black Uhuru perform recently can attest, Duckie Simpson is an ageless, still spry, reggae icon; like fine wine, his artistic beauty … [Read more...] about Twenty-five enlightening minutes with Black Uhuru’s Duckie Simpson
Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Trump and Putin
Trump and Putin by Mike Peters OF RELATED INTEREST: --Trump, Putin and the danger ahead --Our View: Yes, Trump’s Putin infatuation really is that bad --Former top CIA official: Putin wants Trump to win --Putin’s View Of Trump: A Pushover, A Weaker Version Of Neville Chamberlain Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation’s most prominent cartoon artists for … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Guest Cartoon: Trump and Putin