Donald Trump often has referred to himself as the Master Builder. The name comes from an Ibsen play about an architect whose empire might have been sparked by the burning of his wife’s childhood home. Perhaps Trump misses the irony. Who better to school us about shady deals, scams and scandals than Donald Trump? It’s a matter of time, maybe until the debates, when the public … [Read more...] about Trump – The Master Bilker
Cartoon: Saint Teresa
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Fracking and Earthquakes: A Connection
The 5.6 magnitude earthquake that struck northern Oklahoma on 09/03/16 has again drawn attention to the connection between earthquakes and oil production by way of fracking. To be specific, waste-water injection by oil producers is a prime suspect in the cause of the numerous earthquakes that Oklahoma has experienced during the last 10 years. Such waste water is a … [Read more...] about Fracking and Earthquakes: A Connection
Reality interrupts the Trump Show
WASHINGTON -- It looks more and more as if Donald Trump's reality show isn't going to be renewed for another season. I'm not talking about "Celebrity Apprentice," the NBC show Trump turned into a classic of the reality genre; that show is now in the strong hands of Arnold Schwarzenegger. The show that's in trouble is the horrifying yet irresistible one we've all been … [Read more...] about Reality interrupts the Trump Show
South Carolina’s “backwardness” keeps us intact with our original purpose (Guest Voice)
South Carolina is known for its quirkiness. There are still no hate crime laws here even after the Emanuel AME shooting. There is a law on the books that says you can still legally beat your wife down the courthouse steps on Sunday, so that may be an explanation to our record-high domestic violence. Then, another thing that is kind of weird is we can have a Senator that is … [Read more...] about South Carolina’s “backwardness” keeps us intact with our original purpose (Guest Voice)
Cartoon: Kaepernick is the disgrace?
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Trump in Detroit Calls for a New ‘Civil Rights Agenda’
Donald Trump stuck largely to script Saturday in addressing a traditionally black church in Detroit, where he made his pitch in an attempt to woo a portion of the electorate that overwhelmingly favors Hillary Clinton. The Republican nominee for president gave his first address before a predominantly black audience at Great Faith Ministries and avoided the… … [Read more...] about Trump in Detroit Calls for a New ‘Civil Rights Agenda’
Helping Trump Isn’t Easy (Guest Voice)
Helping Trump Isn't Easy by Michael Reagan Donald Trump actually looked like a statesman in Mexico City Wednesday afternoon. It didn't matter what he and the president of Mexico talked about. It didn't even matter if they made a secret handshake deal to split the cost of building the great Wall of Trump. For the first time in his long campaign, Trump actually … [Read more...] about Helping Trump Isn’t Easy (Guest Voice)
Cartoon: Tacos on every corner
Thursday night one of the Latino organizers supporting Donald Trump appeared on MSNBC and warned the United States that his culture was dominant and if Trump is not elected there will be “taco trucks on every corner.” While he stereotyped his race and culture with his self loathing, most Americans rejoiced and celebrated the idea of a taco truck on every corner. Wouldn’t … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Tacos on every corner
Star Spangled Nonsense
Lately, Americans have been treated to nonsense pertaining to The Star Spangled Banner. In a commentary published by The Intercept, former Michael Moore associate Jon Schwarz writes, "Almost no one seems to be aware that even if the U.S. were a perfect country today, it would be bizarre to expect African-American players to stand for “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Why? … [Read more...] about Star Spangled Nonsense
The Invasion of the Taco Trucks
The defense readiness condition (DEFCON) system, developed by the U.S. Department of Defense prescribes five graduated levels of alert for our military. The levels of alerts or defense readiness conditions increase from DEFCON 5 (in exercise form called "FADE OUT"), the lowest, “normal’” state of readiness, to DEFCON 1, (in exercise form called “COCKED PISTOL”) when the … [Read more...] about The Invasion of the Taco Trucks
This Is Our Story and We’re Sticking to It
Paul Glastris asks why the media isn't responding to what its own investigations of the Clinton Foundation have turned up in Washington Monthly. Over the last two weeks, Hillary Clinton’s campaign has taken a hit in the polls, much of it pretty clearly due to aggressive press investigations involving her relationship with the Clinton Foundation when she was Secretary of State. … [Read more...] about This Is Our Story and We’re Sticking to It
President’s reply to my post “As an American Muslim.”
Thank you for writing. There is no denying that even with the significant progress we have made as a country over the past several decades, painful aspects of our Nation’s history continue to cast a long shadow with regard to race relations and our communities. Important work still lies ahead, and we all have roles to play. Too many communities continue to battle chronic … [Read more...] about President’s reply to my post “As an American Muslim.”
The Spoils System – Like Apple Pie
An interesting piece ran in today’s New York Times. Richard Painter, the former chief Ethics Lawyer for George W. Bush and a former University of Minnesota law professor, wrote that Hillary Clinton has not violated any law in her dealings with the State Department and the Clinton Foundation. Let’s have that again: Hillary Clinton has not violated any federal ethics law. None. … [Read more...] about The Spoils System – Like Apple Pie
FBI releases report on its investigation into Clinton’s use of private email server
WASHINGTON — Hillary Clinton told federal agents and prosecutors that she did not recall receiving any emails that were too secretive to be handled by her private computer server and did not believe any of her devices had been hacked or compromised, according to FBI records released Friday. The former secretary of state reiterated earlier comments… … [Read more...] about FBI releases report on its investigation into Clinton’s use of private email server
Cartoon: Latino Vote
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NFL player Kaepernick who sat down during national anthem is a loser
It’s been a few days since Colin Kaepernick, quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, refused to stand up during the pre-game rendition of the “Star Spangled Banner.” During those few moments of his ill-advised and publicity-driven stunt, he nonetheless netted more salary than most Americans manage to earn in a year of labor and hard work at real jobs. He should sit down … [Read more...] about NFL player Kaepernick who sat down during national anthem is a loser
Great Wall of Trump
The Great Wall that Donald Trump wants built across the USA's southern border is idealistic. It would be reasonable to ask if such a Great Wall would be feasible. Let's start with the length that Trump's Great Wall would have to be. According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the USA has 1,989 miles of border with Mexico. Then there is the climate that the … [Read more...] about Great Wall of Trump
Corrido/ Song re Trump’s Latino Surrogate: “You Gonna Have Taco Trucks Every Corner”
[to be accompanied by gitara, tun and ranchera voices] YOU GONNA HAVE TACO TRUCKS EVERY CORNER I met her at the taco truck when there was only one, but soon because love bloomed there was soon another one. Another taco truck, that is. A beautiful young woman, that is. We met them at the taco trucks for sure las señoritas were for me, but before I could turn … [Read more...] about Corrido/ Song re Trump’s Latino Surrogate: “You Gonna Have Taco Trucks Every Corner”
Trump can’t ‘soften’ bigotry
WASHINGTON -- Donald Trump's diatribe on immigration Wednesday night dispelled any conceivable doubt: He is a dangerous demagogue who rejects the values of openness and inclusion that made this country great. Rarely has an American politician given such an un-American speech. Foreigners who come here seeking a better life are the scapegoats he blames for problems real … [Read more...] about Trump can’t ‘soften’ bigotry