Gene Wilder, a two-time Oscar nominee and comedy star, has died at age 83. Wilder appeared in some of the most enduring comedies of the modern era. He had an ability to capture a frazzled persona on the brink of meltdown, bringing audiences ongoing delight. His collaborations with Mel Brooks on the films "The Producers," "Blazing… … [Read more...] about Gene Wilder, ‘Willy Wonka’ star and Mel Brooks collaborator, dies at 83
GOP a Failed State with Trump as Warlord
Josh Marshall points out the obvious on Talking Points Memo. Over the last few years, as 'government shutdown' went from being a crazy ass thing Newt Gingrich did twenty years ago - never to be tried again - to the top item on the Republican policy agenda, you could hear more and more Republicans saying something like this: We thought it was this great thing that we had our … [Read more...] about GOP a Failed State with Trump as Warlord
Why I Am Beginning to Appreciate the Bushes
Recently, at one of his red-meat rallies, Donald Trump -- whose image as a bigot “has begun to crystallize” -- accused Hillary Clinton of being “a bigot who sees people of color only as votes, not as human beings worthy of a better future." Friday afternoon, a young black woman, Nykea Aldridge -- a mother of four and Dwyane Wade's cousin -- was shot and killed while pushing … [Read more...] about Why I Am Beginning to Appreciate the Bushes
Stein the Presidential Candidate
Retired physician and Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein is spinning a fairy tale. That is the opinion expressed in a Washington Post editorial. From the editorial: "Ms. Stein’s policy ideas are poorly formed and wildly impractical. Her “activist” approach, she said, involves building “broad coalitions,” but she criticized Hillary Clinton for reaching out to … [Read more...] about Stein the Presidential Candidate
Politix Update: Why Trump Is Beating Clinton In The Right-Wing Echo Chamber
If your world does not extend beyond the confines of Fox News or one of the other rooms in the ghetto known as the right-wing echo chamber, you could be (barely) forgiven if you believe that the race between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton not only is competitive, but The Donald actually is in the lead with 10 weeks to go. This is because of two big lies: The polls are all … [Read more...] about Politix Update: Why Trump Is Beating Clinton In The Right-Wing Echo Chamber
Why Clinton Republicans Matter
WASHINGTON -- Not since Barry Goldwater's 1964 campaign has there been such widespread public disavowal by Republicans of their party's nominee. The Hillary Clinton Republicans will be one of the most important legacies of the 2016 campaigns. The question is whether they will constitute the forward end of a political realignment, or just a one-time reaction to the … [Read more...] about Why Clinton Republicans Matter
Laws cannot override humanity (Guest Voice)
Laws cannot override humanity by Jordan Cooper We as a people must maintain one another's goodness beyond our public governments' written laws. If we don't have a legal responsibility for our activities we need to let our moral, social, and ethical responsibilities guide us to help our neighbors. Your humanity should be above our legal responsibilities as outlined by … [Read more...] about Laws cannot override humanity (Guest Voice)
Cartoon: Burkini
Burkini by Clay Jones Several towns in France banned the wearing of burkinis on their beaches. What’s a “burkini?” It like a burka you can swim in and it looks kinda like a wet suit. Why would anyone care what others are wearing when it doesn’t hurt you? Because people are xenophobic and hateful. The nation has used terrorism to justify discrimination and prejudice. … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Burkini
Epi-Pens, Politicians and Free Markets (Guest Voice)
Epi-Pens, Politicians and Free Markets by Sal Monela By now, most people have heard about the 600% price increase in a medication called an Epi-Pen. The Epi-Pen is a device carrying a drug used by people who experience severe, life threatening allergic reactions. Needless to say, a number of people, including politicians, have been critical of the manufacturer, Mylan, … [Read more...] about Epi-Pens, Politicians and Free Markets (Guest Voice)
The singular danger of Trump
WASHINGTON -- My recent columns on Donald Trump have generated a consistent response from his supporters: "If ... that lying psycho b---- wins, there will be nothing left of this country. You better stock up on bullets to protect your house!" "Keep preaching to the Hillary choir." "Please notify me when you are going to write your column on the lies of … [Read more...] about The singular danger of Trump
Johnson the Presidential Candidate
Former New Mexico governor and Libertarian Party presidential candidate Gary Johnson wants your vote this coming November. Voters opposed to Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump might feel tempted to vote for Johnson. Such voters ought to think twice before doing so. Although Johnson explains why he is running for President, he doesn’t explain why he would be better than … [Read more...] about Johnson the Presidential Candidate
UPDATE: Mich. GOP ready to give $285 million con man place in U.S. history
UPDATE: Some 18 months after Michigan Republican Party leaders expressed shock at learning that a GOP official had served nearly four years in prison for a notorious $285 million fraud, the leadership has looked away as that same swindler has racked up five political positions awarded to him by the party. As I reported last week for Deadline Detroit (below), William … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Mich. GOP ready to give $285 million con man place in U.S. history
Race Issues Dominate White House Race
by Walter Brasch (part 1 of 2) Donald Trump, who is commanding all of 1 percent of Black voters, according to an impartial Quinnipiac poll, says he could get as much as 95 percent of the Black vote in a second term. In June 2011, he had said, “I’ve always had a great relationship with the blacks.” It’s nothing less than political hyperbole in a campaign for a first term, … [Read more...] about Race Issues Dominate White House Race
Alt Right
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Let’s Chew on the New Clinton Foundation Nothingburger
The mainstream media has a tough time "balancing" the coverage of a presidential campaign where one candidate is temperamentally suited for the Oval Office and the other candidate belongs in a middle school locker room, snapping wet towels. But in the service of "balance," the media is trying its best nonetheless. This week, for instance, the Associated Press has targeted … [Read more...] about Let’s Chew on the New Clinton Foundation Nothingburger
Orange is Hillary Clinton’s color.
Orange is a good color for Hillary Clinton. She must think so, too, because she wears it often enough. Clinton is wearing orange in her official State Department portrait. She has more than one orange pantsuit that she wears while campaigning. Indeed, plenty of Americans think that Clinton should be wearing an orange suit every day, specifically this … [Read more...] about Orange is Hillary Clinton’s color.
Cartoon: Hillary is a bigot
Hillary is a bigot by Clay Jones Honestly, I am tired of using Kluxers in my cartoons. It’s just too easy of a trigger to pull, like Nazi imagery. I don’t like to use those comparisons unless the subject really warrants it. But I’m also tired of one of the major party’s candidate’s racism. Trump warrants it. Donald Trump has referred to Mexican immigrants as rapists … [Read more...] about Cartoon: Hillary is a bigot
Sean Hannity Has Given Donald Trump $31 Million In Free Publicity
Published with permission from Media Matters of America By Oliver Willis, Carlos Maza & Ben Dimiero Fox News host Sean Hannity, who has been informally advising Donald Trump's presidential campaign while serving as its primary media cheerleader, has effectively turned his nightly prime-time show into Trump's second campaign headquarters. According to a Media Matters analysis, … [Read more...] about Sean Hannity Has Given Donald Trump $31 Million In Free Publicity
Mike Peters Cartoon: “What have you got to lose?”
What have you got to lose? by Mike Peters OF RELATED INTEREST: --For the Record: For Trump, everything’s going to be alt-right --Call the 'Alt-Right' Movement What It Is: Racist as Hell --Glenn Beck Says Trump, ‘Alt Right’ Pose A Threat To Democracy --Trump’s shock troops: Who are the ‘alt-right’? --Donald Trump can't 'fix' what he doesn't know about … [Read more...] about Mike Peters Cartoon: “What have you got to lose?”
(VIDEO) Hitler finds out Trump supports amnesty
And so the "Downfall" craze goes on on YouTube: parodies based on the scene from the movie showing Adolf Hitler's last days in the bunker with new subtitles. This time: Hitler finding out that Donald Trump basically supports amnesty (a position that could shift 100 times by the time you read this). Enjoy (and you WILL). WARNING: some adult language: … [Read more...] about (VIDEO) Hitler finds out Trump supports amnesty