Donald Trump is so arrogant, that he believes it’s an honor to be arrested and have his mugshot taken. In fact, sharing the mugshot is his first post on Twitter/X since Elon Musk restored his account after being banned by the previous Twitter regime. Trump was banned from Twitter for the reasons he now has a mugshot. Even Nixon didn’t get a mugshot, who like Trump, was a … [Read more...] about TOO SEXY FOR MY SHIRT (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
There’s no age limit for politicians: as people live longer, should that change?
Mitch McConnell, Diane Feinstein and Joe Biden are all over 80 years old, joining a number of politicians who are staying in office well past their 70s. Anna Moneymaker/Chip Somodevilla/Samuel Corum/Getty Images Nancy S. Jecker, University of Washington President Joe Biden was “fine,” according to White House Communications Director Ben LaBolt, after … [Read more...] about There’s no age limit for politicians: as people live longer, should that change?
Florida evacuation orders in prep for Cat 4 Hurricane Idalia (updated)
Updated: 11:40 pm EST. The National Weather Service has upgraded the intensity of Hurricane Idalia to a category 4 storm. Idalia is forecast make landfall on the Big Bend coast of Florida on Wednesday morning. The Big Bend is where the Florida Panhandle transitions to the Florida Peninsula southeast of Tallahassee (capital). Maximum sustained winds are near 110 … [Read more...] about Florida evacuation orders in prep for Cat 4 Hurricane Idalia (updated)
Georgia and South Carolina under state of emergency: governors
The National Weather service has issued storm warnings for the entire Georgia and South Carolina coasts as well a portion of the North Carolina coast as Hurricane Idalia bears down on Florida's west coast. Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency for all of Georgia in anticipation of the impact of Hurricane Idalia’s projected landfall. “Georgians in the expected … [Read more...] about Georgia and South Carolina under state of emergency: governors
Hurricane Idalia: about the name
In case you are struggling to say Idalia (either aloud or in your head), the NOAA Atlantic basin storm name list helpfully provides a pronunciation guide: Idalia (ee-DAL-ya). I'm using dahlia (DA(H)L-ya) as my hint. In Greek mythology, Idalia is linked to Aphrodite, the goddess of beauty and love, probably because the city of Idalion or Idalium "was a center of her … [Read more...] about Hurricane Idalia: about the name
West coast of Florida braces for Hurricane Idalia (updated)
Updated 6:26 pm EST 2:43 pm, 5:08 am: Hurricane Idalia, now a category 2 hurricane (96-110 mph / 83-95 kt / 154-177 km/hr), is expected to bring "life-threatening storm surge and hurricane conditions ... along portions of the gulf coast of Florida tonight and Wednesday," the National Hurricane Center (NHC) announced at 5:00 pm EST. As of 5 am EST Tuesday, August 29, … [Read more...] about West coast of Florida braces for Hurricane Idalia (updated)
REPUBLICAN VOTER (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Ron DeSantis condemned the murder of three Black people by a racist gunman in Jacksonville, saying he “took the coward’s way out” and, “The shooting, based on the manifesto that they discovered from the scumbag who did this, was racially motivated. He was targeting people based on their race. That is totally unacceptable.” But what he’s ignoring is that the racist shooter … [Read more...] about REPUBLICAN VOTER (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
China’s push to expand BRICS to undermine America’s global leadership may stumble.
Chinese President Xi Jinping scored a significant win in his combat to seriously undermine President Joe Biden’s leadership of the global order when he secured the surprising addition of six powerful developing countries to the obscure BRICS group of nations. Xi has successfully started a process to mold an expanded BRICS group as a counterweight to the US-led rich western … [Read more...] about China’s push to expand BRICS to undermine America’s global leadership may stumble.
OBESE SCALES OF JUSTICE (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Trump’s staff purportedly sent his height and weight to the Fulton County jail to speed up the booking process which makes it shocking that the law enforcement agency was able to recognize him when he came in for his 20 minutes. Trump’s staff, probably through Trump himself, described him as 6? 3? which is b.s. They also listed his weight at 215 pounds, which is also b.s.. … [Read more...] about OBESE SCALES OF JUSTICE (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
A RABBIT OUT OF THE HAT
by Don Hermann Columnist The Magician is at it again. You gotta give him credit. He doesn’t lack for ideas to keep his head above water. Is it talent or desperation? Here’s a man, Donald J. Trump, who did something so unusual he made Houdini look like an amateur. The handcuffs were being polished, the cell door was ajar, the mattress extra soft and wide and long to … [Read more...] about A RABBIT OUT OF THE HAT
TRUMP’S MUGSHOT (MIKE PETERS GUEST CARTOON)
Mike Peters is recognized as one of our nation’s most prominent cartoon artists for his outstanding work as both a political and comic strip cartoonist. His favorite expression “WHAT A HOOT” certainly sums up his outlook on his life and work which are inexorably entwined. Mike’s warm, easygoing and zany demeanor is evidence that his personality matches his creative talents. As … [Read more...] about TRUMP’S MUGSHOT (MIKE PETERS GUEST CARTOON)
Don’t Look a Gift Presidential Suite in the Mouth
After a rather long, rather depressing, telling-it-like-it-is piece about our two American camps, a short, amusing, telling-it-like-it-was anecdote seems to be in order. During a recent visit to the Netherlands, we stayed at a beautiful seaside resort hotel. We had booked what we thought would be a nice room but were greatly surprised when we were shown to a stunning … [Read more...] about Don’t Look a Gift Presidential Suite in the Mouth
NO ESCAPING THE MUG SHOT (CARTOON)
MAGA CLOWN CAR BULLISH ABOUT ITS CRIMINAL COUP DEFENDANT
In the early minutes of Wednesday’s Republican debate, while everyone on stage was studiously ignoring the fact that their AWOL rival is a serial criminal defendant, someone on Twitter asked what we’d prefer to be doing instead of watching that show. I posted my answer: Prepping for a colonoscopy. I would’ve preferred gagging on polyethylene glycol than witnessing what … [Read more...] about MAGA CLOWN CAR BULLISH ABOUT ITS CRIMINAL COUP DEFENDANT
A Tale of Two Camps
It is a sad yet indisputable fact that, in recent memory, our nation has not been as politically and, yes, morally divided as it is today. Nor is it a secret that the deep divisions are largely due to the way Americans view and react to the words and actions of one man, former President Donald J. Trump. The views and reactions are radically and perhaps irreconcilably … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Camps
TRUMP INDICTMENT TOUR (CARTOON)
The Life-Long Enchantment of Our Founding Stories
With cancer, a person begins to look at their life in a different way. I have been thinking about enchantment, and my future. I am inspired by the spirit of mystery and magic which is a definition of enchantment. I’m attracted to the philosophy that all forms of life, as well as the inanimate, have spirit. Even a rock, I like to think, has a spirit. I sometimes forget this. And … [Read more...] about The Life-Long Enchantment of Our Founding Stories
FAT AND ORANGE (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
Donald Trump recently “truthed” to his cult, “Why doesn’t Fox and Friends show all of the Polls where I am beating Biden, by a lot. They just won’t do it! Also, they purposely show the absolutely worst pictures of me, especially the big ‘orange’ one with my chin pulled way back. They think they are getting away with something, they’re not. Just like 2016 all over again… And … [Read more...] about FAT AND ORANGE (CARTOON, COLUMN AND VIDEO)
PRIDE MURDER
Laura Ann Carleton was shot and killed for flying a Pride flag. Carleton, who was 66 years old and the mother of nine, was murdered inside her clothing store, Mag.Pi, in Cedar Glenn, California on Friday. The San Bernardino County sheriff said the suspect had torn down the Pride flag and “yelled many homophobic slurs at Carleton” before shooting her. The weapon used was a … [Read more...] about PRIDE MURDER
Yevgeny Prigozhin: Wagner Group boss joins long list of those who challenged Vladimir Putin and paid the price
Two months after challenging Vladimir Putin’s leadership in an apparent but abortive “mutiny”, Yevgeny Prigozhin – the former owner of the mercenary private military company Wagner Group – has joined a long list of prominent Russians to die in mysterious circumstances. Prigozhin’s private jet apparently crashed on a routine flight from Moscow to St Petersburg just after 3pm … [Read more...] about Yevgeny Prigozhin: Wagner Group boss joins long list of those who challenged Vladimir Putin and paid the price